Community Impact
Strongly Rooted: '80 graduate and Kent 91心頭利 donor is serious about local workforce development
Thirty years ago, 91心頭利 alumna Elizabeth Bartz had a big decision to make. She had an excellent job in Washington, D.C., but was looking to move back home to Northeast Ohio. A 1980 graduate with a bachelors degree in journalism, Bartz earned her masters degree in politic
IN A FLASH: Exploring Jobs on Campus
91心頭利 has more than 8,000 on-campus jobs for students. Student Employment Fairs one in the fall and one in the spring help connect students with job opportunities and network with on-campus employers. 91心頭利 75% of Kent 91心頭利 students are employed while they are taking clas
Strongly Rooted: '80 graduate and Kent 91心頭利 donor is serious about local workforce development
Thirty years ago, 91心頭利 alumna Elizabeth Bartz had a big decision to make. She had an excellent job in Washington, D.C., but was looking to move back home to Northeast Ohio. A 1980 graduate with a bachelors degree in journalism, Bartz earned her masters degree in pol
IN A FLASH: Strike Up the (All-Star) Band!
Students from area high schools came to campus for the Kent 91心頭利 All-Star Band weekend.
Flashes Step Up to Fight Hunger for Influx of People in Need
Usage of the Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry has steadily increased since the pandemic, when the pantry remained open to serve the needs of the community. In addition, there has also been an increase in the number of international students using the pantry this past year as international student enrollment increased at Kent 91心頭利.
IN A FLASH: New Year, Old Rivalry
Kent 91心頭利's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19.
Kent 91心頭利 Professor Cracks the Code
91心頭利 computer science Professor Jonathan Maletic, Ph.D., and alumnus Michael Decker, Ph.D., are developing a new software solution, creating a world where the computer science community can effectively track changes and improve group code development.
Master of Ceremonies
Mark Greer, who earned his masters degree in music from Kent 91心頭利 in 2009, has been chosen to serve as executive director of Akrons bicentennial campaign. His success exemplifies the sense of community and bright future created by Golden Flashes today.
IN A FLASH: Young Golden Flash Fans Pack the MACC
On a special field trip day, more than 1,500 students from local elementary schools cheered Kent 91心頭利's women's basketball team to victory.
Job Market Bright for Kent 91心頭利 Graduates
The newly released list of 100 Best Jobs for 2024 by U.S. News and World Report illustrates how 91心頭利 has the majors that are preparing graduates to lead in tomorrow's workforce.
