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"Annie" at Kent State's Porthouse Theatre

IN A FLASH: ‘Annie’ at Porthouse Theatre

The ever-popular, award-winning musical “Annie” is now playing at 鶹ý’s Porthouse Theatre at Blossom Music Center from July 19-Aug. 4. 

Tags: College of the Arts, School of Theatre and Dance, Porthouse Theatre, Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Community Impact

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David Thal, Pan-American Games Silver Medalist

IN A FLASH: A Faculty Silver Medalist

A faculty member in Kent State's College of Architecture and Environmental Design and his teammates earned a silver medal  in the 2024 Pan-American Master Games. 

Tags: College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Community & Society, Community Impact, faculty, Cleveland, Sports

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Kent State Student at Senior Center

Kent State’s ‘Mobile Flashes’ Program Brings Student Support to Area Seniors

Kent State's College of Public Health has launched a three-year initiative, funded by Medical Mutual, to enhance senior health and wellness in Greater Cleveland. The project includes a comprehensive community needs assessment involving over 20 senior centers, continuing education for senior center staff, and bi-weekly visits from Kent State's "Mobile Flashes" student teams.

Tags: University News, College of Public Health, Community & Society, Community Impact

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High school students, transfer students and parents walk through campus during a 2024 Summer Preview KSU event.

Prospective Students Get Warm Welcome and Star Treatment

On July 19 and 26, 鶹ý Admissions welcomes high school students and transfer students to campus for student-led tours. Visiting students and their parents learn about life at Kent State, support services, programs of study and, sometimes, get to meet campus celebrities.

Tags: Admissions, Summer, Transfer Students, High School Students, Community & Society, Community Impact, University News

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Williams chef header

Kent State Gridiron Star Scores Big With Cajun Food Business

Former 鶹ý football player Will Matthews continues to find success with his Southern Comfort Kitchen food truck and restaurant. He first came up with the idea while a student at the university.

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, University News

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Bioblitz 2024

IN A FLASH: Into the Woods!

Each spring, students in Kent State's Child Development Center look forward to "Bioblitz." It's a day spent in the woods near their center with exploration, discovery and hands-on learning about nature. 

Tags: Research & Science, Child Development Center, Biology, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive, Community & Society, Earth Day

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Scene from "Nunsense" at Porthouse Theater

IN A FLASH: It's Nunsense!

The whimsical musical "Nunsense" takes the stage at Kent State's Porthouse Theater from July 5 - 13. 

Tags: School of Theatre and Dance, Porthouse Theatre, Community Impact, Arts & Culture, musical theatre, Community & Society

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Michele Taylor Scott, CEO of College Now

Alumna Strives for Access for All as CEO of College Now Greater Cleveland

In an announcement about her new role, Michele Scott Taylor expressed her commitment to enhancing educational access and supporting the local community’s economic vitality through higher education – sentiments that align with Kent State’s commitment to higher education access for all.

Tags: College of Education, Health and Human Services, Community Impact, Community & Society

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Dedication of Stark Campus Trail and Bench

IN A FLASH: A Campus Community Partnership in Stark County

A campus trail and community bench commemorate the productive partnership between 鶹ý at Stark, Stark State College and Stark Parks. 

Tags: Community Impact, Community & Society, University News, 鶹ý at Stark, Stark County, Trail

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Turkey vulture atop a section of the University Library

IN A FLASH: Definitely NOT Our Mascot

A Kent State staffer spotted an unusual visitor atop a section of the University Library. 

Tags: University Libraries, Grounds, University News, Diverse Kent State, Community & Society

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