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Convocation 2024

IN A FLASH: A Grand Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Welcome

The university welcomed Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Class of 2024 in grand style at this year's convocation with inspirational speeches from university administrators,  rally towels, strobe lights, Golden Flash cheerleaders and the Marching Golden Flashes band. 

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Visiting poets for the Wick 40th anniversary celebration. From left to right: Padraig Ó Tuama, Naomi Shihab Nye, Jane Hirshfield and Adrian Matejka

Dozens of Wick Award Winners to Return for 40th Anniversary

The celebration, Sept. 19-21, will be packed with panel discussions, workshops and poetry readings, culminating in a gala dinner on Sept. 21.

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Incoming students cheer at 2024 freshman convocation.

Welcome Class of 2028! Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Greets Freshman Class With Raucous Rally

Rally towels, strobe lights and the Marching Golden Flashes added to the celebration on Aug. 16, when Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University welcomed its Class of 2028 with a rocking pep rally at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

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Fulbright Scholars assemble prosthetic hands as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹.

Fulbright Scholars at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ for American Higher Education Immersion

For the past month, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University has hosted 37 international graduate students as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program, a monthlong immersion in American higher education and culture. The group, from 26 countries, arrived on the Kent Campus on July 21 and was scheduled to depart on Aug. 17 to begin their graduate programs at universities throughout the country.  

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A statue of Ambassador Edward F. Crawford on the Kent Campus

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Honors Ambassador Crawford with New Statue on Campus

As students prepare for the start of the Fall 2024 Semester at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University, one man who has contributed greatly to the future success of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ and its students is being honored this week.

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First-year students moved into Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ residence halls on Aug. 13

First-Year Students Move Onto Campus Carrying Belongings, Excitement and Some Nervousness

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s president, faculty and staff helped the new Golden Flashes move into their residence halls.

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FAFSA Troubles? Help and Financial Aid Are Still Available

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s financial aid administrators want students and their families who were caught in the snags of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid process to know that financial aid and help completing the application are still available. The FAFSA cycle for the 2024-25 school year is not over.

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Pete Buttigieg with Todd Diacon

IN A FLASH: U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹

When U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ this summer, he and U.S. Representative (and Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ alumna) Emilia Sykes toured the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the May 4 Visitors Center. 

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A new Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University graduate smiles as he holds his diploma during his commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Matthew Brown, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University)

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremony

The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 10.

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University Facilities Management crews working on the Risman Fountain

IN A FLASH: Getting Campus Ready

Throughout the year, all around campus, dedicated people work hard to keep everything at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ in working order and looking great.

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