Community Impact
10 Years and More Than 200,000 Guests Later
The 91¿´Æ¬Íø Hotel and Conference Center is celebrating 10 years of being at the heart of a transformed downtown.
IN A FLASH: White Coats and Big Smiles
The Fall 2023 White Coat Ceremony marked nursing students' transition to professional nursing classes.
Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø and University Hospitals Awarded $4 Million Grant to Develop an LPN-to-BSN Pathway, Further Nursing Education and Careers
Faculty researchers from 91¿´Æ¬Íø’s College of Nursing recently received nearly $4 million in grant funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration to develop an LPN-to-BSN pathway called the LPN Education Advancement Program (LEAP). The program will provide licensed practical nurses at University Hospitals the opportunity to increase their skill set by removing barriers that may have prevented them from furthering their education.
Barbie, Patriarchy and My Pink Hijab
Lydia Rose, Ph.D., director of Public Relations for the Islamic Society of Akron and Kent and an associate professor of sociology at 91¿´Æ¬Íø, shares her perspectives on the resurgence of Barbie’s influence on our culture today.
Need a job? Head to the Student Employment Fair
91¿´Æ¬Íø’s Office of Career Exploration and Development is sponsoring a Student Employment Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday for students looking for a job on the Kent Campus.
Would You Be Ready in an Emergency? Quick Actions Can Save a Life
91¿´Æ¬Íø Registrar Chris Dorsten and Assistant Registrar Adrianne Woods saved the life of a person who suffered cardiac arrest in Schwartz Hall over the summer.
IN A FLASH: Underscoring the "K"
President Diacon added his support as the Class of 2027 formed the "K" on Centennial Field.
New 'Flashes First Thursday' welcomes students to explore our vibrant college town
The first "Flashes First Thursday" welcomes students to experience the shopping, dining, music and more that make downtown Kent a fun place to visit.
IN A FLASH: The Summer Class of 2023
Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø's Summer Commencement ceremonies took place on Manchester Field last Saturday.
Supporting Hospitality’s Next Generation
A scholarship funded through the 91¿´Æ¬Íø Hotel and Conference Center benefits students in Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø's Hospitality Management program.
