Community Impact
Flash Friday: Jordan Decatur
Meet Jordan, senior sociology major and wrestler from Akron, who is helping youth on and off the mat, bringing mentorship and new skill sets to the children of East Cleveland.
IN A FLASH: Crawford Hall Set to Open in August
The future home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship continues to take shape on E. Main Street.
Kent State Fills Need for Addiction Counselors in Ohio
91Թ’s College of Public Health has taken steps to put more addiction counselors to work in Ohio.
IN A FLASH: Mobile Flashes Roll Out!
A mobile unit from Kent State's College of Public Health is providing education, screening and wellness services to the community.
New Hike and Bike Trail Coming to Kent
The proposed Lake Rockwell Trail is intended to serve as a “nonmotorized connection” offering access between parks, residential neighborhoods, schools and commercial areas, as well connecting to the Portage and Summit County Freedom hike and bike trails.
Online Marketplaces: Shop or Drop?
What do students think of online marketplaces like Temu, Shein, Wish and Amazon? Kent State Today asked students. Many had mixed feelings about the trustworthiness of the platforms.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
91Թ celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 with a poster presentation to allow international students the chance to highlight women in their home countries and a service project to aid Days for Girls.
The poster presentation was followed by a panel discussion of students, faculty and staff talking about women’s issues and successes across their globe.
IN A FLASH: High Schooler's Photos Take Flight
A future Golden Flash visiting from Niles, Ohio, shared his photos taken at the 91Թ Airport.
Who Experienced the Last Total Solar Eclipse in Kent, Ohio?
There was no media coverage. There were no websites teeming with information. Not a single pair of paper eclipse glasses were handed out for safe viewing.
The last time Kent experienced a total solar eclipse was nothing like the lead up to this year’s April 8 event.
IN A FLASH: The Truth is ... Downtown?
An art exhibition in the 91Թ Downtown Gallery uses images of UFOs to evoke questions about reality in a world where truth is often reframed.