Students First
Movin’ on Up: Students Begin Arriving at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ for the 2025 Fall Semester
Filled-to-the-brim plastic totes, computers, desk lamps, excited students and harried parents – it’s the first day of move-in for Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s 2025 Fall Semester. The annual arrival of students to their residence halls began on Wednesday, Aug. 13, on the Kent Campus.
‘I’m Looking Forward to It; Crossing the Stage as a Graduate, Instead of as a Planner'
After planning and supporting hundreds of ceremonies and events at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, Lisa O'Connell, director of University Events and Protocol, got a graduate's-eye-view of summer commencement ceremonies as she walked the stage to receive her graduate degree as part of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Class of 2025.
IN A FLASH: Chasing Darwin
This summer, a group of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime education-abroad experience in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
Christian Siriano: ‘Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Interns Are Always Amazing’
Acclaimed New York fashion designer Christian Siriano told Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University School of Fashion students to practice their craft with dedication, accept criticism and learn from it, but to remember that they will never please everyone.
Cheers to the Summer Class of 2025: Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Celebrates New Graduates
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2025 will be recognized with a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Aug. 9.
IN A FLASH: A Place of Quiet Contemplation
Dedicated in April 2015, The Student Memorial Garden on Manchester Field was created as a place of reflection and remembrance of all Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students who have died.
Eagle Scout Project Provides Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Students a Place to Hang Out
Copley High School senior Grant Hyne developed Hammock Hangout on the Kent Campus as part of an Eagle Scout service project.
IN A FLASH: The Halls of Science
Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Annual Environmental Science and Design Research Institute Research Showcase offers an opportunity for student researchers to present posters showcasing their explorations and findings in all areas of environmental research and design.
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Prepares Students for Their Future Careers
The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience is a great opportunity for undergraduate researchers such as Ethan Wenk to work directly with a faculty mentor, gain valuable experience to clarify career and educational goals, enhance research skills and gain academic insight.
The Top Names in the Golden Flashes Class of 2025
Find out which first names were repeated most frequently at Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s spring commencement ceremonies in 2025 and which names topped the list against national trends.