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IN A FLASH: Back Where It Began
The Kent State University Aeronautics & Engineering Expo at the Kent State University Airport received a special visitor as Goodyear's retro-painted Wingfoot One aircraft returned to the place where the company's first blimp was christened, 100 years ago.
Great-granddaughter of Kent State鈥檚 Third President Makes First Time Campus Visit
Kent State University recently welcomed home a living legacy of its past when Ellen Engleman Conners, former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board and great-granddaughter of Kent State鈥檚 third president, visited campus for the first time.
IN A FLASH: Winging It
Students in the aeronautics programs in Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering learn about every aspect of aircraft and flight.
Kent State Celebrates Artists and Designers with Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series
Named in honor of regional architect Thomas Schroth, whose global perspective framed creativity as a 鈥渨indow onto human experience,鈥 the series has featured acclaimed guests including Tony Award winner Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy-winning Emerson String Quartet, minimalist icon Richard Tuttle, and fashion visionaries Ruben and Isabel Toledo.
Christian Siriano: 鈥楰ent State Interns Are Always Amazing鈥
Acclaimed New York fashion designer Christian Siriano told Kent State University School of Fashion students to practice their craft with dedication, accept criticism and learn from it, but to remember that they will never please everyone.
IN A FLASH: Nursing's Next Generation
Students visiting Kent State from University Hospitals Future Nurse Academy engaged in hands-on activities guided by faculty from Kent State's College of Nursing.
IN A FLASH: Rocking Porthouse
"School of Rock: The Musical" by Andrew Lloyd Webber runs from July 18 through Aug. 3 at Kent State's Porthouse Theatre.
IN A FLASH: Kent State Sparkles
As part of the Kent State University Museum's 40th Anniversary celebration, the museum will display the exhibition "Sparkle: The Style and Jewelry of Aileen Mehle" in its Higbee Gallery from July 18, 2025, through Aug. 23, 2026.
Kent State Alumni to Shine During Pro Football Hall of Fame Week
Two Kent State University alumni will be in the spotlight this week as the Pro Football Hall of Fame celebrates its Class of 2025, with Antonio Gates set for enshrinement Saturday and Mary Kay Cabot receiving prestigious recognition for her four decades of sports journalism excellence.
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Prepares Students for Their Future Careers
The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience is a great opportunity for undergraduate researchers such as Ethan Wenk to work directly with a faculty mentor, gain valuable experience to clarify career and educational goals, enhance research skills and gain academic insight.