Student Life

IN A FLASH: Flashes, Saddle Up!
The Flashes Activities Board brought some cowboy fun to 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ with the FAB Wild West Rodeo. Presented inside the Kent Student Center Ballroom, the activities mechanical bull-riding, line dancing, a Skee-Ball shooting gallery and a free 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ cowboy hat giveaway!

Helping Military Students Earn the Credit They Deserve
Through the Veterans Affairs Work-Study program, the Credit Transfer Office – which plays a key role in supporting students through their academic journey from processing transfer credits from another institution to awarding Advanced Placement credits – hired a student worker to enhance the office’s operations. She's already making a difference.

Spring Break With a Purpose
For 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University Honors Leadership Academy, spring break took a more impactful approach by traveling to Buffalo, New York, to work with the local community, specifically children.

Students Score in Sports Broadcasting Through Hands-on Production Experience
91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ continues to excel in hands-on learning, as shown by the ESPN+ livestream broadcast of the 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Men’s Basketball team’s victory over the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Produced entirely by digital media production undergraduates in the School of Media and Journalism, what could have been a chaotic, high-profile evening was business as usual.

Flash Focus: Jordan Gallegos
Meet Jordan Gallegos, a senior and member of the Honors College from Hudson, Ohio, who is navigating three majors and three minors.

IN A FLASH: Grill '72 Has A New Home
Grill '72, a popular on-campus dining location serving made-to-order burgers, fries and more - including breakfast - had a grand re-opening celebration in its new location on the lower level of the Kent Student Center.

Like Father, Like Daughter
After graduating from 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University nearly 50 years ago, James Begam is experiencing déjà vu as his daughter, Scarlett, is embarking on the same nursing program he completed in 1978.

Flash Focus: Chase Brown
Meet Chase Brown, a senior communication studies major, for whom performing has always been a part of his life. From street magic to competing in American Ninja Warrior and now comedy and improv, Brown is no stranger to putting on a good show.

IN A FLASH: Connecting With Careers in Hospitality
An on-campus career fair brought professionals from the hospitality industry to 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ to meet with students interested in networking, internships and career opportunities.

The Authoritative Influence of the Runway on Fashion Trends
Fashion shows are alluring, no doubt. But what is the actual influence of a runway show on a person's everyday life? 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ professors and students in the School of Fashion break it down.