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ѿappwomen’s basketball players and graduating seniors Ali Poole, Sydney Brinlee and Megan Carter smile with their caps and gowns. (Photo credit: Scott Galvin)

ѿappUniversity student-athletes conquered the unprecedented challenge of completing the final months of the spring term via remote classes by posting the highest term grade point average (3.563) in athletics department history. All 17 programs posted a term GPA of 3.1 or better with 14 setting a new term record.

Daffodils bloom by a ѿappUniversity sign.

ѿappUniversity is committed to making a college education affordable for all students and their families. Over the last two years, ѿapphas dedicated an additional $2 million for need-based aid. 

Head Football Coach Sean Lewis on the field.

Today’s Flashes of Inspiration comes from ѿappUniversity Football’s Head Coach Sean Lewis, who delivers a pep talk about how to make it through uncertain, challenging times.

ѿappGolden Flashes Women's Golf Team and Coach Lisa Strom

Today’s Flashes of Inspiration comes from Lisa Strom, ѿappUniversity’s head women’s golf coach, who offers a pep talk to all in the university community struggling under the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vice President Alfreda Brown speaks.

For nearly 11 years, Alfreda Brown, ѿappUniversity’s vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, has been a powerful voice for making sure no one in the university’s wide-reaching system is marginalized, discriminated against or left behind.

Wick Poetry Center

Today’s Flashes of Inspiration features David Hassler, director of Kent State’s Wick Poetry Center, who is sharing the poem, “Thank You, Tree.”
 

Photo depicts business and commerce

In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the United States would benefit from a public banking system, says Mark K. Cassell, ѿappUniversity professor of political science.

College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Photo of an airplane at the ѿappUniversity Airport

On May 21, Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering received approval from the university to restart flight operations, making May 22 the first day since mid-March that instructors or students have been permitted to fly due to COVID-19 restrictions. 

Virus and medical worker stock image

ѿappUniversity has been recognized by the (ACE) for the university’s creation of a “one-stop shop” COVID-19 website, call line and email address, including its telemedicine and telehealth information for students.

Patrick Tomaswick meets with one of his heroes, ѿappPolice Officer Joe Knotek

Patrick Tomaswick wants to be a police officer, but not just any member of law enforcement. He wants to be a ѿappUniversity police officer.