This fall, 4,023 first-year students joined the Kent Campus, marking the fourth time in five years that an incoming class has surpassed 4,000. The Class of 2029 brings a vibrant mix of experiences, perspectives and aspirations, poised to shape the future of the university and beyond.Representing 78 of Ohio's 88 counties, this class set a new record for applications and admissions from the Buckeye State. Students also come from 41 additional states, plus Washington, D.C., and a total of 36 countries, underscoring Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s expanding global reach and reputation. Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s commitment ...
When the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Golden Flashes football team took the field on Saturday, Oct. 11, fans at Dix Stadium looked to the sky as a Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Alta X drone released the official game ball before kickoff. The successful drop marked a first for Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ and a milestone for the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.The project showcased how students and faculty from across the college collaborate to bring advanced technology to life. The flight operation was led by Amy Alrutz, a graduate student in the college, who piloted the Alta X. The release mechanism was redesigned and 3D printed by Michael...
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ delivered a decisive homecoming performance, shutting down Massachusetts 42-6.The victory marks Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s first MAC conference win since defeating Buffalo 30-27 in 2022 and its first homecoming win since topping Akron 33-27 that same year. With the convincing performance, the Flashes improved to 2-4 overall and 1-1 in MAC play....
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University held its annual Homecoming celebration Saturday, drawing alumni, students and community members to campus for a day of festivities centered around this year's "Flash's Birthday Bash" theme.Saturday's events kicked off at 9 a.m. with a Block Party near the grandstand on Summit Street. The event featured food trucks, music, a caricature artist and inflatable games.The Homecoming Parade debuted a new route down Summit Street at 10:30 a.m. This year's Grand Marshals were former Flash mascots, honoring the birthday theme. The parade included the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Marching Golde...