Community & Society
Teachers from Across the Globe at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Through Fulbright Program
A group of 21 secondary school teachers from 20 different countries is spending six weeks at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University as part of a Fulbright professional development program for foreign educators.
IN A FLASH: Tiny Steps, Big Purpose
Some of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s smallest Flashes took steps to help fund a unique part of their learning experience at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Child Development Center.
Kent to Celebrate Rainbow Weekend Oct. 11-13
The fourth annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown Kent Oct. 11-13 and all of its fun activities, events and new Drag Race 5K come from a fabulous partnership between Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Kent.
IN A FLASH: Eco, the Voter Registration Pup
The League of Women Voters of Ohio made Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ the final stop on their tour of more than 20 Ohio colleges and universities. The group, including Eco the puppy, worked to get students registered to vote in advance of the Oct. 7 registration deadline.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Continues Robust and Varied University Research to Maintain R1 Status
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Division of Research and Economic Development recently hosted its quarterly Town Hall and offered a bright prediction for the future of the university’s R1 status as a top research university.
‘Golden Flashes, Get Registered, Make a Plan and Get Out to Vote!’
A Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ alumnus who has been visiting Ohio colleges and universities in a pre-election tour by the League of Women Voters of Ohio says he's excited to see that student voters are interested and engaged in the election process.
‘If We Don’t Vote, We Can Be Sure it Won’t Count’
As part of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Votes initiative, Flashes across campus are stepping up to help make sure that students are registered to vote, well informed and motivated to cast their ballots in November.
Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month with ‘Voices & Rhythms’
Every year, mid-September to mid-October marks Hispanic Heritage Month. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University collaborations commemorate the month-long celebration and Hispanic culture, kicking off the celebration was "Voices & Rhythms: A Night of Discussion and Dance."
IN A FLASH: Capturing Generational History
Students in Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Long Term Care Administration program met with local senior citizens to create a book that shared their life stories.
First-Time Voters Prepare to ‘Do Their Part’
Students across campus anticipate voting for the first time in a presidential election, prompting a mix of feelings ranging from excitement to anxiety.