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A rendering of the KENT Sign with the letters blank.

Fill In The Blanks

A call for entries from Main Street 91¿ì»îÁÖ invites artists to showcase their talents on the iconic 3D KENT sculpture.

Tags: Town-Gown , downtown kent , Arts & Culture , Community Impact

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Flashes First Friday 2025

IN A FLASH: Discovering Downtown

On Aug. 15, some of 91¿ì»îÁÖ State's newest Golden Flashes explored downtown 91¿ì»îÁÖ as part of Flashes First Friday. 

Tags: Town-Gown , downtown kent , Community & Society , Community Impact , KSU Kickoff , City of 91¿ì»îÁÖ , In a Flash

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Voter Registration Event 2023

Grab a Beignet and Free T-Shirt at Sept. 17 Flashes Vote Fest

The Flashes Vote Festival on Sept. 17 on Risman Plaza is presented by 91¿ì»îÁÖ State Undergraduate Student Government as a fun way to engage student voters, share voting information, get Flashes registered to vote.

Tags: Elections , Voting , Undergraduate Student Government , 91¿ì»îÁÖ Student Center , Community Impact , Community & Society , Student Life , University News , President Todd Diacon , Intercollegiate Athletics , Town-Gown , downtown kent , City of 91¿ì»îÁÖ

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91¿ì»îÁÖ State at Akron Pride 2023

Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond

91¿ì»îÁÖ's LGBTQ+ Center is celebrating Pride Month by boosting activities statewide, collaborating with local events, hosting a walking group and planning for a fabulous Fall Semester. 

Tags: Community Impact , Community & Society , Town-Gown , downtown kent , City of 91¿ì»îÁÖ

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91¿ì»îÁÖ State mascot Flash wearing eclipse viewing glasses

IN A FLASH: Today's the Day!

Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes?  91¿ì»îÁÖ State has a complete schedule of eclipse-themed events and activities. 

Tags: Total Solar Eclipse , University News , Nationally Distinctive , Research & Science , Student Life , Community & Society , Community Impact , downtown kent , City of 91¿ì»îÁÖ , In a Flash

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The Truth is Out There (No, Really...) art exhibition, KSU Downtown Gallery

IN A FLASH: The Truth is ... Downtown?

An art exhibition in the 91¿ì»îÁÖ Downtown Gallery uses images of UFOs to evoke questions about reality in a world where truth is often reframed. 

Tags: downtown kent , School of Art , Town-Gown , Community Impact , Community & Society , College of the Arts , Arts & Culture , City of 91¿ì»îÁÖ , School of Art Collection and Galleries , In a Flash

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Main Street 91¿ì»îÁÖ's Family Friendly Halloween with Flash the Mascot

IN A FLASH: Family Friendly Flash-o-Ween

On Friday, Oct. 27 Flash the Mascot made new friends at Main Street 91¿ì»îÁÖ's Family Friendly Halloween event. 

Tags: Community Impact , Town-Gown , downtown kent , Child Development Center , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , City of 91¿ì»îÁÖ , In a Flash

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Carved Halloween pumpkins outside of Beall Hall

IN A FLASH: Spooky Season on Campus

Signs of the Halloween season can be found lurking all around campus. 

Tags: Student Life , Fall Semester , Community & Society , downtown kent , Town-Gown , Arts & Culture , City of 91¿ì»îÁÖ , In a Flash

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Rainbow Unicorn running along 91¿ì»îÁÖ's Main Street Rainbow Bridge

IN A FLASH: Rainbows Shine Bright In 91¿ì»îÁÖ

Downtown 91¿ì»îÁÖ is colored with pride, recognizing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and preparing for 91¿ì»îÁÖ's Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 13-14. 

Tags: City of 91¿ì»îÁÖ , Town-Gown , downtown kent , Community & Society , Community Impact , In a Flash

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Ken Ditlevson and others decorating the Main Street Bridge for Rainbow Weekend

'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'

Students coming to 91¿ì»îÁÖ State and, for some of them, living away from home for the first time can struggle with the transition. The transition can even be more difficult for LGBTQ+ students, particularly for those who have recently "come out." Ken Ditlevson, director of 91¿ì»îÁÖ State's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at 91¿ì»îÁÖ to support them.

Tags: City of 91¿ì»îÁÖ , College of Honors and Global Education , Town-Gown , downtown kent

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