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Henderson Hall’s auditorium was filled with nursing students, excitement and a little nervous energy on Jan. 27 during ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø’s College of Nursing White Coat Ceremony, where second-year nursing students donned their white coats and made a pledge to provide the highest quality care and service to their patients before beginning their clinical rotations.   Established in 1993 by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, the White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for medical students entering clinical studies. In ...

The ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Museum is pleased to announce the acquisition of three archival dresses by British designer Dame Zandra Rhodes, following her induction into the School of Fashion’s Hall of Fame in 2024. The silk chiffon dresses, which Dame Rhodes has gifted to the museum, are paradigmatic of Rhodes’ iconic style, infused with distinctive prints, colors, and patterns. Museum Director Sarah Spinner Liska, Ph.D., J.D.,  states, “We are incredibly honored by Dame Rhodes’ gift to the museum and excited to see how these dresses will inspire new perspectives and possibilities with...

Congratulations, Flashes!ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø at Ashtabula has announced the President's and Dean's Lists for Fall 2024.Requirements for the President’s List are a 4.00 grade point and at least 15 letter-graded (A, B, etc.) credit hours completed by the end of the semester.Requirements for the Dean’s List include a 3.40 grade point average or above and at least 12 letter-graded (A, B, etc.) credit hours completed by the end of the semester.Direct inquiries about the President's and Dean's Lists to the Office of Student Services at 440-964-4217. FALL 2024 PRESIDENT'S LISTThe fol...

 Antonio Gates has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025, becoming the second Kent State alumnus to earn football's highest honor, joining linebacker Jack Lambert who was enshrined in 1990.The Detroit native dominated the hardwood at Kent State from 2001-03, compiling a 52-15 record and leading the Golden Flashes to their first MAC regular-season championship. In 2001-02, he guided Kent State to a 30-6 record and a historic NCAA Tournament Elite Eight run, defeating three top-25 opponents. As a senior, Gates averaged 20.6 points per game and set a school record wit...

ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Museum, under the leadership of director Sarah Spinner Liska, Ph.D., J.D., is becoming a dynamic hub for creativity, fashion and education. Since joining the museum in July 2024, Spinner Liska has worked to reshape the museum’s identity by emphasizing student involvement and interdisciplinary collaborations. One of her first initiatives was the introduction of the museum’s first entirely student-run fashion show, which aligns with Kent State’s global reputation for fashion excellence. The museum, with its collection of over 30,000 pieces, is leveraging its status as ...

My name is Shawn Davis and I transferred to Kent State from South Dakota to pursue my intended degree in journalism. I like magazines – grew up reading all kinds, which is where I learned about Kent State and its programs. Take it from me – above all else, the city of Kent and the University have been uniquely welcoming toward all. I have never felt completely outcast here. I mean, it’s not like the town is going to shower you with bouquets upon your arrival, but the campus, downtown, campus life and all that? It’s full of warmth and a spirit of camaraderie I certainly did not feel i...