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  Canine and human therapy specialists were on hand at the University Library's "Post-Election Exhale" event to help Kent State students destress on the day after Election Day.  Students could craft a button or a 3D flower or learn tips from Kent State Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for help in navigating stress and emotions, protecting mental health and their overall well-being. Therapy dogs were happy to fight and lingering anxiety by providing cuddles and wags.    Want to see one of YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Submit your Kent State-rel...

 Standing at the Kennedy Space Center’s Banana Creek viewing area on Nov. 4, Mackenzie Guy watched in awe as her research project blasted off toward the International Space Station, marking a milestone in her academic journey that transcended her aviation studies.Under the guidance of faculty advisor and assistant professor Syed A.M. Shihab, Ph.D., Guy, a sophomore professional pilot major in the Honors College, and fellow College of Aeronautics and Engineering student Jonathan King, a junior aeronautical systems engineering major with an unmanned aircraft systems minor, had their plant g...

��������’s financial outlook and ratings remain strong, ensuring it can deliver on its commitment to provide a world-class education and prepare tomorrow’s workforce, as the university has done throughout its 114-year history. The university is implementing proactive financial measures to position itself for continued success in its mission of providing high-quality education and supporting the success of its students for generations to come.These key steps come at a time when some smaller universities are struggling – even closing – in Northeast Ohio and state universities a...

 For Kent State Honors College senior Lexi Moses (they/them), storytelling isn’t just an academic pursuit—it’s a lifelong passion and a vehicle for advocacy. As the 2024-2025 recipient of the Dr. Elizabeth Howard Memorial Honors Scholarship, Lexi, a double major in English and Gender and Sexuality Studies, embodies the scholarship’s mission to financially support students with intellectual curiosity while also reflecting some of the academic and creative interests of Professor Howard. With a deep dedication to equity and inclusion, Lexi’s academic journey has been as inspiring as it is in...