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Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, who lost his dad in high school, sits in the Memorial Garden on ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ's campus

Major Loss Inspires Student's Passion and Positivity

Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, a first generation college student, perseveres despite the hardships he has endured.

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A record number of students participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience during summer 2023.

SURE Program Ceremony Highlights the Best of the Best Undergraduate Research

Twenty-three students won first place in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience competition with a three-minute presentation and a slide.

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Couples Kissing on the "K" at Homecoming 2023

IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"

Couples who met at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.

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Students carry out research in a laboratory at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ.

This Giving Tuesday Season, Continue Our Most Generous Annual Tradition

When we come together, Golden Flashes create a legacy of brilliance that makes the world Forever Brighter.

At ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.

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A Marching Golden Flash, Flash the Mascot and "Super Fan" at Dix Stadium during the Homecoming game

IN A FLASH: Homecoming Heroes

Everyone was at Dix Stadium to cheer for our Golden Flashes at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ's Homecoming celebration last weekend.

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Don'Marie Reid gives and receives support in the CommUNITY Lab.

¾«¶«Ó°ÒµCommUNITY Lab Is Home Base for This Golden Flash

Since Don’Marie Reid of Akron became a Golden Flash, she has experienced immense support from the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ community, but the CommUNITY Lab is her home away from home where she and many other students receive unconditional support. 

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Jordon Egbert, far right, a ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ graduate student, takes part in traditional Rwandan dancing during the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda.

‘This Experience Changed Me in More Ways Than I Could Have Imagined’

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University graduate student Jordon Egbert said taking part in the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda has changed his entire perspective on life. 

 

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Rain on fall leaves, by Vance Voyles

IN A FLASH: ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµSmall Things of Fall

A photo submitted by a ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Today reader captures the small-scale beauty found on campus in fall. 

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Members of the College of Public Health meet at the Major/Minor Spotlight

Ready for a Major Exploration

With more than 370 majors to choose from at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ, it can be overwhelming for some students to choose their major and career path for them.  This October the Exploratory Advising Center is hosting its first-ever Exploration Month to help exploratory students find their interests and explore the different majors and opportunities ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ offers.

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Pres. Diacon addressing the Reimagining the Academy Conference

Reimagining the Academy Conference Brings Together 3 Top Universities

A transformational conference on ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ's Kent Campus brought together three of Ohio's top universities.

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