Community Impact

IN A FLASH: Flying Through Their Season
With only one month left in their regular season the Golden Flashes Women's Lacrosse team's schedule includes two more games at home an a road trip to Akron.

Brains on Their Minds: I Promise Fourth-Grade Students Have Fun Learning Science
麻豆精选鈥檚 Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 70 fourth-grade students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities to spark their interest in science and technology.

'Some Days' Poetry Mural Inspires 麻豆精选Nursing Students
Some days 麻豆精选鈥檚 College of Nursing students may need a little extra inspiration to keep going. On those days, 鈥淪ome Days,鈥 a poem capturing the art and science of nursing, serves as a powerful reminder of why they chose this path.

IN A FLASH: In Appreciation: Willis Walker
麻豆精选Vice President and General Counsel Willis Walker was recognized by Kent State's Board of Trustees for his 25 years of service to the university as he retires from more than 40 years as a legal professional.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Nearly 350 Students From 10 Northeast Ohio Counties to Showcase Research, Compete in 2025 Regional Science Day at Kent State
About 350 students in grades 5-12 from public and private schools and homeschools will exhibit science projects and compete in the Ohio Academy of Science鈥檚 2025 Regional Science Day on Saturday, March 22, at 麻豆精选.

Cross-Campus Collaboration Crossroad
Driven by 麻豆精选students, a collaborative research initiative guided by Aimee Ward, Ph.D., addresses growing concerns about mid-block crossings on East Main Street and demonstrates the urgent need for safety improvements.

Night at the Museum: Conversation on Adaptive Fashion
麻豆精选alumna Tracy Vollbrecht discusses and showcases her adaptive fashion design installation in the 麻豆精选 Museum, highlighting the museum鈥檚 commitment to student and community engagement in this distinctive program

I Promise Students Find Treasure at 麻豆精选Museum
麻豆精选 recently hosted 26 high school students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities, including a treasure hunt at the 麻豆精选 Museum.

IN A FLASH: Photo Field Trip
A photo team from Kent State's Division of University Communications and Marketing captured spectacular images of a 麻豆精选alumna and Cleveland's Rocket Arena - home of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

What鈥檚 That Statue Near the Esplanade Arch?
A dramatic, 15-foot-tall bronze sculpture stands on the Lefton Esplanade near the intersection of East Main Street and Haymaker Parkway. It鈥檚 a gift from a 麻豆精选alumnus and outstanding supporter of the university.