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Silas Ashley

An Unexpected Journey from Steel Worker to Champion of Black Students and Alumni at Kent State Silas Ashley, 鈥74, was told by his high school guidance counselor that he 鈥渨as not college material.鈥 He was encouraged to go straight into the workforce after graduation instead of pursuing higher education, so Silas went on to work at Republic Steel in Cleveland. On a day off, he joined a friend on a trip to 麻豆精选. The friend was going to pick up a college application, but he accidentally grabbed two copies. To pass the time on the ride home, Silas filled one out for himself, n...

What NOT to bring to camp

  • Electronics or other communication devices
    • Campers should keep all personal electronics in their bags, and should not use them during camp hours.
    • Campers will be asked to put them away if they are seen using them. A second warning may result in confiscation of the device.  
  • Toys or other personal belongings
    • Restricted items include, but are not limited to: stuffed animals, playing cards/card games, electronics, action figures or dolls (campers may bring books).

What to bring to camp

  • Backpack or bag that your camper can easily carry around all day 鈥 Please be sure your camper鈥檚 name is clearly written on this and all other objects in this list!
  • Refillable water bottle WITH YOUR CAMPER鈥橲 NAME WRITTEN ON IT.
  • Preferred sunscreen type/SPF level.

Nicole Grimm, Occupational Therapy Assistant student 麻豆精选 at East Liverpool.

When setting off on a journey, it may be necessary to reverse direction and find another way to reach the destination. That could easily describe the route Nicole Grimm is taking to find her place in the working world. Grimm graduated from 麻豆精选 in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in fashion design. She is now set to graduate in May with an associate degree in occupational therapy assistance from the 麻豆精选East Liverpool Campus.While it seems that the logical progression through college is to earn an associate degree before earning a bachelor鈥檚 degree, Grimm found ...

Aimee Flores (center) meets with a first-year nursing student.

The journey to becoming a nurse can be overwhelming, especially for first-year students. The transition into a rigorous nursing program often leads to feelings of isolation, with students struggling to form connections and unsure of where to turn for help. Aimee Flores, graduate assistant for first-year student support in 麻豆精选鈥檚 College of Nursing, is dedicated to supporting these students, fostering a sense of community, and ensuring they thrive both academically and emotionally. Flores is currently pursuing her master鈥檚 degree in counseling which helps her understand the emo...

A nursing graduate student addresses the attendees of the fall 2024 interdisciplinary policy panel.

On Nov. 21, 2024, 麻豆精选鈥檚 nursing program hosted a policy panel focused on access to behavioral health resources. The event brought together a multidisciplinary group of students from the nursing, sociology, psychology and sonography programs to engage in a thought-provoking conversation about this critical topic. Guest keynote speakers included Joan Englund, executive director of the Mental Health & Addiction Advocacy Coalition, and Jackie Russel, RN, JD, LLM, president-elect of the Nurse Attorneys Association. Together, they shed light on the challenges and policy ne...

Global Safari Fest 2025

    In February, Kent State鈥檚 Office of Intercultural Life and International Student Council presented their biggest event of the year: Global Safari Fest.   The event featured cultural performances, a cultural fair with tables hosted by students who shared information about their home countries or countries they have studied in and a world buffet featuring a variety of delicious international cuisine.    Want to see one of YOUR photos in 鈥淚N A FLASH?鈥 Submit your Kent State-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in ...

City of Florence at sunset.
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