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Couples Kissing on the "K" at Homecoming 2023

Couples who met at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.

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Students carry out research in a laboratory at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ.

When we come together, Golden Flashes create a legacy of brilliance that makes the world Forever Brighter.

At °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.

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A Marching Golden Flash, Flash the Mascot and "Super Fan" at Dix Stadium during the Homecoming game

Everyone was at Dix Stadium to cheer for our Golden Flashes at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's Homecoming celebration last weekend.

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Don'Marie Reid gives and receives support in the CommUNITY Lab.

Since Don’Marie Reid of Akron became a Golden Flash, she has experienced immense support from the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ community, but the CommUNITY Lab is her home away from home where she and many other students receive unconditional support. 

Jordon Egbert, far right, a °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ graduate student, takes part in traditional Rwandan dancing during the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda.

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ graduate student Jordon Egbert said taking part in the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda has changed his entire perspective on life. 

 

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Rain on fall leaves, by Vance Voyles

A photo submitted by a °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Today reader captures the small-scale beauty found on campus in fall. 

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Members of the College of Public Health meet at the Major/Minor Spotlight

With more than 370 majors to choose from at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ, it can be overwhelming for some students to choose their major and career path for them.  This October the Exploratory Advising Center is hosting its first-ever Exploration Month to help exploratory students find their interests and explore the different majors and opportunities °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ offers.

Pres. Diacon addressing the Reimagining the Academy Conference

A transformational conference on °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's Kent Campus brought together three of Ohio's top universities.

Tram Nguyen was drawn to °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ after seeing one of the tragic May 4, 1970, and learning the sacrifices the students made.

Vietnamese student Tram Nguyen made a connection to °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ when she saw a picture of student Jeffrey Miller after the May 4 shooting. Recently she visited the Prentice Parking Lot Memorial Marker dedicated to Miller.

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Delia Brennan performing at the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Farmers' Market

A °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ student's music and song provided the perfect accompaniment to the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Farmers' Market.