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Flashes First Friday 2025

IN A FLASH: Discovering Downtown

On Aug. 15, some of 91ֿ's newest Golden Flashes explored downtown Kent as part of Flashes First Friday. 

Tags: Town-Gown , downtown kent , Community & Society , Community Impact , KSU Kickoff

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Downton Abbey movie preview to be held at 91ֿ.

Downton Abbey Fans Grab Your Tissues and Head to Kent for the Grand Finale

A collaboration between 91ֿ’s School of Fashion, School of Theatre and Dance and Focus Features will bring the final Downton Abbey movie to Kent for an early screening and period fashion show. The movie, “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,” will have a preview showing on Friday, Sept. 5, at the Kent Plaza Cinema, a week before it opens in theaters nationwide. 

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact

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Vintage aircraft on display at 91ֿ Airport

91ֿ Hosts Aeronautics and Engineering Expo

91ֿ will host its Aeronautics and Engineering Expo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the 91ֿ Airport. The family friendly event offers a full day of aviation excitement and STEM inspiration for all ages.

Tags: College of Aeronautics and Engineering , Community Impact

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Group of first-gen students

91ֿ Alumni Tell a Tale of Success for TRIO Student Support Services

91ֿ is celebrating another five years of federal funding for its TRIO Student Support Services program that helps propel first-generation college students, students from limited-income backgrounds and students with disabilities to academic success.

Tags: University News , Student Life , Students First , Community Impact

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CAED Summer Architecture Exploration.

IN A FLASH: A Transformational Summer Camp

A summer camp at 91ֿ's College of Architecture and Design inspires high school students to explore the endless possibilities in the world of design. 

Tags: College of Architecture and Environmental Design , Community Impact , High School Students , Research & Science

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Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Ed Mechenbier

An Honorable Journey From Vietnam to 91ֿ Geauga

Honor is not only an attitude; it’s an action. As it is given and received, it profoundly improves the lives of all involved.

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact

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Students from University Hospitals Future Nurse Academy.

IN A FLASH: Nursing's Next Generation

Students visiting 91ֿ from University Hospitals Future Nurse Academy engaged in hands-on activities guided by faculty from 91ֿ's College of Nursing. 

Tags: 91ֿ College of Nursing , Health care , Community Impact , Nationally Distinctive

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"School of Rock" at Porthouse

IN A FLASH: Rocking Porthouse

"School of Rock: The Musical" by Andrew Lloyd Webber runs from July 18 through Aug. 3 at 91ֿ's Porthouse Theatre. 

Tags: Porthouse Theatre , School of Theatre and Dance , Nationally Distinctive , Community Impact

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Guest at Sparkle opening reception.

IN A FLASH: 91ֿ Sparkles

As part of the 91ֿ Museum's 40th Anniversary celebration, the museum will display the exhibition "Sparkle: The Style and Jewelry of Aileen Mehle" in its Higbee Gallery from July 18, 2025, through Aug. 23, 2026. 

Tags: Community Impact , 91ֿ Museum , Nationally Distinctive

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A rendering of upcoming construction on East Main Street.

In a Roundabout Way: East Main Street Construction to Begin on Kent Campus

Orange barrels will soon appear on a three-quarter-mile stretch of Ohio Route 59/East Main Street that runs through 91ֿ’s Front Campus, marking the start of a three-year construction project to make the thoroughfare safer and more attractive.

Tags: University News , Community and Society , Community Impact

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