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Flash Focus: Adriana Hines

Meet Adriana Hines, a senior criminology and justice study major with a concentration in justice and human relations, from Washington, D.C., whose high school experiences led to interests in law and criminal justice.

Innovation in a Flash - �鶹ӰԺ Hosts FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier

�鶹ӰԺ's College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted the FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier this past Saturday. FIRST Tech Challenge is a robotics, sport like competition targeted for students in grade 7-12.

Industry Spotlight - Dupont Vespel

Exploring Her Options Led to the Perfect Career

When �鶹ӰԺ alumna Aysia Kemp declared her major in the first semester of her sophomore year, she felt confident in her chosen path. However, things didn’t quite start off that way. Kemp credits her experiences in the Exploratory Program for leading her to her ideal career.

�鶹ӰԺ State Maintains Prestigious R1 Research Activity Designation With 2025 Carnegie Classifications

With the release of the new 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, �鶹ӰԺ has once again been awarded the prestigious R1 designation, recognizing �鶹ӰԺ State as one of the top research universities in the nation. 

New Location, Same Mission and Exceptional Bargains

The KSU Surplus Store opened on East Main Street in September of 2023. It recently moved to a new location – on campus in the vacant College of Business Administration Building. The new location offers single-floor shopping and easier access for students and faculty. 

Belonging Champions: Faculty Working to Transform the Student Experience Are Changing Themselves in the Process

�鶹ӰԺ Professor Mary Russell, Ph.D., recalls the very day she realized that her participation in the Belonging Champions program was transforming her and her classroom.

IN A FLASH: Going Global On Campus

Feb. 10-14 is I Heart Travel Week at �鶹ӰԺ State. There are international activities scheduled on each day, culminating on Friday with the Global Safari Fest. 

Global Safari Fest is a Fabulous Finish to I Heart Travel Week

It’s �鶹ӰԺ State’s biggest international event of the year. Providing a fantastic finish to I Heart Travel Week’s five days of activities, Global Safari Fest celebrates �鶹ӰԺ State’s international students with performances, a country fair and global cuisine.  

100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Community

Reflecting on the words of prominent figures in history can present opportunities to discover new perspectives and have important discussions surrounding social issues. This is exactly what happened at the 100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Beloved Community event organized by the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Events Committee. 

One Year In, Cannabis Education Program Sees Strong Growth

Since launching in January 2024, more than 200 students have enrolled in �鶹ӰԺ State's online cannabis education program.

IN A FLASH: Zapping The Zips

�鶹ӰԺ State’s Golden Flashes women’s basketball team celebrated 50 years of women’s basketball with “gold-out” game victory over their arch-rivals, the Akron Zips.