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Kent State Today has been following a group of six Golden Flashes for the 2024-25 academic year, chronicling their efforts and successes during the fall and spring semesters. The group of students is at various places in their 91³Ô¹ÏÍø academic careers and will share their experiences throughout the year as they take part in our distinctive programs, research and global experiences.  The last time we checked in with 91³Ô¹ÏÍø nursing major Rylie Lapikas, the academic year was progressing smoothly. She was enjoying her clinical work and teaching yoga at the Re...

Ethelyn VonHelmers Fitzsimmons was hired as a temporary employee of 91³Ô¹ÏÍø on July 2, 1951, and worked as a secretary in the Office of the President. She was hired full time on May 14, 1953. Before leaving Kent State on Dec. 1, 1971, she had worked for three university presidents: George Bowman, Robert White and Glenn Olds. Fitzsimmons recently celebrated her 110th birthday and graciously welcomed Kent State Today to her home for an interview about her 19-and-a-half years working at Kent State.Worldwide, there are 203 people verified to be 110 years old or older. People who...