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Crawford Hall grand opening celebration

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 10 years ago, Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s business college was told it would need a certain amount of philanthropic support before a new building project could be entertained. At the time, it seemed an incredibly daunting task, until Ambassador Edward F. Crawford and his family stepped in to complete the college’s capital campaign with the largest single gift in Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University history. 

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Fall Fest 2024

The Fall Fest, presented by the Flashes Activities Board (FAB) was a spectacular celebration of the season with fun activities including crafts, marshmallow toasting carriage rides and the Haymaker Farmers' Market. 

Star trails and Northern Lights over Risman Plaza

Increased activity in the sun's solar winds and the earth's magnetic field has produced appearances by the northern lights  in regions where they are not typically visible - like the skies above the Kent Campus. A Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ photographer captured spectacular images of the display. 

College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Madeline Goussious, Alyssa Sheehan, and Lucy Altwiesin standing by thier plane in front of the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Airport hangar

Three female pilots from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University College of Aeronautics and Engineering’s professional pilot program secured a in the 2024 , showcasing their aviation skills across Ohio's skies.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Students at Innovation Day event

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University students and faculty took part in the second annual Innovation Day on Oct. 11, with one Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ student bringing home honors.

Hollywood Costume Designer Isis Mussenden meets with students from the School of Fashion.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University students had the chance to learn from an award-winning Hollywood costume designer when Isis Mussenden visited the Kent Campus recently for two days.

Fulbright scholar Tamar Tsanava of the Central Asian nation of Georgia, gives a presentation at Kentston High School in Bainbridge Township, Ohio.

A group of 21 secondary school teachers from 20 different countries is spending six weeks at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University as part of a Fulbright professional development program for foreign educators.  

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Dexter Shreve, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ alumna

Unsure of what he wanted to do in life when he first came to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University, it was the hands-on learning experiences he had in his degree program that led Dexter Shreve to becoming a business owner.

Filo photo in The Library of Congress

Bob Christy, senior photography coordinator for University Communications and Marketing captured these images inside the Library of Congress, where John Filo's iconic photo from May 4, 1970 was part of an exhibition there. 

Lab Student reaching in case

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Division of Research and Economic Development recently hosted its quarterly Town Hall and offered a bright prediction for the future of the university’s R1 status as a top research university.