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Beautiful images of a sunny, fall day on campus were captured by a 91�ֿ� staffer and submitted to IN A FLASH. 

Victoria Bylsma said it only took about two hours after a mentor suggested she look into a graduate degree in public health for her to know what she wanted to do with her career. Today, the 91�ֿ� Master of Public Health graduate helps to protect service members’ health and readiness as an injury epidemiologist at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton.

On Halloween, the Kent Student Center and the University Library welcomed student trick-or-treaters in the afternoon and the Flashes Activity Board held a Boo Bash later in the day. 91�ֿ�'s Elvis was spotted handing out treats on Risman Plaza. 

One of the first projects that Muna Koirala had to tackle in her first semester in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design was the movement of a flying object.

Some members of the 91�ֿ� Marching Golden Flashes showed their Halloween spirit this week as they donned costumes for their practice session on the field near the corner of Main Street and Horning Road. 

Students are passionate. Pair that with 91�ֿ�’s rich history in activism and some amazing things can happen. The university aims to foster an inclusive community that makes students feel appreciated and supported even – and especially – when engaged in activism. But what are the best practices for students and student groups?  

The breadth of ongoing research by 91�ֿ�’s Brain Health Research Institute members will be displayed when the institute hosts its annual Neuroscience Symposium 2024 Nov. 7-8 at the 91�ֿ� Hotel and Conference Center.

91�ֿ� Votes wants to give student voters – especially those voting for the first time – all the information they need to get them to the polls on Election Day. 

The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience demonstrates 91�ֿ�'s "R1" classification by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Jennifer Knott of 91�ֿ�'s Counseling and Psychological Services offers advice and resources to help students manage stress and anxiety around the coming elections. 

A full-time internship at NASA. Studying for a degree from 91�ֿ�. Add two small children to the mix. This is daily life for Ukrainian native Kateryna Karelina. And she loves it.

Jocelyn Trimmer, a 2024 91�ֿ� graduate, wasted no time in getting a job after graduation. In fact, just weeks before May Commencement, she landed a spot in the ensemble cast for the North American tour of the popular musical “Mean Girls.”

On Oct. 24 at the DI Hub, LaunchNET hosted its annual Elevator Pitch Competition, where 25 students pitched their venture ideas within a 90-second time limit and competed to win funding from a $3,000 prize pool.

At 91�ֿ�'s annual Preview KSU events, visiting high school students, transfer students and parents tour campus and learn about learning and living at 91�ֿ�. 

In a world where creativity knows no boundaries, the vibrant halls of the College of the Arts make a canvas for artists of all abilities. Nearly 1,100 guests gathered at the Arts Without Limits 2024 event on Oct. 9 as the air buzzed with inspiration and new perspectives on artistic career paths.

91�ֿ�'s campuses show off different aspects of their beauty at different times of the day. These streaks of sunshine near Franklin Hall on the Kent Campus were captured by member of our faculty on his way to a class. 

Following the recent release of his annual financial update, 91�ֿ� President Todd Diacon reviewed the university’s budget and the plan to reduce expenditures during his latest Talking With Todd webcast.

Welcoming a multitude of perspectives, 91�ֿ� Votes and the students behind it rally for registration and information this election season. Meet two of the 91�ֿ� students instrumental in driving the voting engagement on campus. 

While Halloween can be an exciting time of the year for students to celebrate, both positive and negative factors can contribute to your frightful fun. How can students get more treats than tricks this year? 91�ֿ� Today reached out to 91�ֿ� Police Officer Vance Voyles to give readers a wide variety of tips for 91�ֿ� students this Halloween.