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Couples Kissing on the "K" at Homecoming 2023

IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"

Couples who met at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.

Tags: Community Impact, Alumni, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, University News, Homecoming, Homecoming weekend, Celebrating Homecoming

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Alumnus Kyle Craven at his home in Bath

‘Deep Down, I’m Just a Regular Guy’

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡alumnus Kyle Craven, aka "Bad Luck Brian," leads a happy - and lucky - life. 

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Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Goes Gold for Homecoming 2023

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ celebrated its annual Homecoming on the Kent Campus this past weekend, with a resounding display of Golden Flashes spirit. This year's Homecoming was particularly special, as Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡commemorated 50 years of excellence in global education with the theme "It's a Flash World."

Tags: Homecoming, Alumni, Student Life

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Homecoming Parade at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Celebrates ‘It’s a Flash World’ at This Year’s Homecoming

The streets of Kent, Ohio, will be filled with blue and gold as Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ alumni, students, parents, employees and community members gather for this year’s Homecoming, with a full slate of events Oct. 20-21.

Tags: University News, Global Reach, Homecoming, Alumni, Students First, alumni-news

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Alumnus Kyle Craven at his home in Bath, Ohio giving Flashes the "thumbs up" sign

Friday the 13th: Good Luck from 'Bad Luck Brian'

A Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡alumnus, famous for his "unlucky" internet meme character has a special Friday the 13th message for his fellow Flashes. 

Tags: Alumni, Nationally Distinctive, Community & Society, Arts & Culture, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Student Life

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Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Grad Mary Seats

Using Her Degree and Her Determination to Help Female Entrepreneurs

Mary Seats, a 2010 graduate of Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡, says she combined the tools she acquired while a student at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡with her own passion and grit to create the successes she enjoys today.

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Bob Christy, Kent State’s senior photography coordinator, holds his camera while covering Spring 2022 Commencement.

Focusing on the Man Behind the Camera

Serving under four university presidents, Bob Christy is a witness to Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ history. His photos document the university's people, places and points in time. Get to know Christy as Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Today takes a closer look at the man behind the camera.

Tags: Profiles, Students First, University Communications and Marketing, Alumni

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Mother and daughter at Families weekend

Flash Families Celebrate Their Students

On September 29 and 30, families of Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡students were honored with fun events and activities during the university's annual Parents and Families Weekend.

Tags: Student Life, Division of Student Life, Alumni, Parents and Families Weekend, Dix Stadium, Football

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Student walking near Manchester Hall with grandparents and dog

IN A FLASH: We Are (Flash) Family!

A full schedule of fun activities is planned for Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend – Sept. 29 and 30 – at Kent State. 

Tags: Parents and Families Weekend, Student Life, University News, Community & Society, Community Impact, Alumni, Black Squirrel Festival, Football

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