Community & Society
Teachers from Across the Globe at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Through Fulbright Program
A group of 21 secondary school teachers from 20 different countries is spending six weeks at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University as part of a Fulbright professional development program for foreign educators.
IN A FLASH: Tiny Steps, Big Purpose
Some of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's smallest Flashes took steps to help fund a unique part of their learning experience at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's Child Development Center.
Kent to Celebrate Rainbow Weekend Oct. 11-13
The fourth annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown Kent Oct. 11-13 and all of its fun activities, events and new Drag Race 5K come from a fabulous partnership between ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Kent.
IN A FLASH: Eco, the Voter Registration Pup
The League of Women Voters of Ohio made ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì the final stop on their tour of more than 20 Ohio colleges and universities. The group, including Eco the puppy, worked to get students registered to vote in advance of the Oct. 7 registration deadline.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Continues Robust and Varied University Research to Maintain R1 Status
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì 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.
‘Golden Flashes, Get Registered, Make a Plan and Get Out to Vote!’
A ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì alumnus who has been visiting Ohio colleges and universities in a pre-election tour by the League of Women Voters of Ohio says he's excited to see that student voters are interested and engaged in the election process.
‘If We Don’t Vote, We Can Be Sure it Won’t Count’
As part of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Votes initiative, Flashes across campus are stepping up to help make sure that students are registered to vote, well informed and motivated to cast their ballots in November.
Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month with ‘Voices & Rhythms’
Every year, mid-September to mid-October marks Hispanic Heritage Month. ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University collaborations commemorate the month-long celebration and Hispanic culture, kicking off the celebration was "Voices & Rhythms: A Night of Discussion and Dance."
IN A FLASH: Capturing Generational History
Students in ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's Long Term Care Administration program met with local senior citizens to create a book that shared their life stories.
First-Time Voters Prepare to ‘Do Their Part’
Students across campus anticipate voting for the first time in a presidential election, prompting a mix of feelings ranging from excitement to anxiety.