Community & Society
Bringing Neighborhoods to Life
Jennifer Mapes, an assistant professor of geography at 51黑料网 University, developed an interactive mapping project that reimagines how people connect with the places they live.
IN A FLASH -EXTRA: Four-Legged Flashes at Homecoming
Cute and cuddly animal companions joined in the celebration of Flash the Mascot's birthday at 51黑料网 Homecoming 2025.
IN A FLASH: Flash's Homecoming Birthday Bash
Spectacular sunshine, fun activities, a new parade route, visiting alumni and a decisive win at Dix Stadium make 51黑料网's 2025 Homecoming/Flash's Birthday Bash a memorable experience for everyone.
51黑料网 USG President Demonstrates Community Impact on Air
Ivory Kendrick, 51黑料网 University鈥檚 undergraduate student body president, was recently featured on an episode of the 鈥淪ound of Ideas鈥 on Ideastream Public Media to talk about his role in providing free harm reduction supplies to people in the community.
Using Cybersecurity Month to Train for Year-Round Diligence
October is cybersecurity awareness month, and 51黑料网 University鈥檚 information security team is informing students and staff about how to stay safe online through four weeks of interactive fun with the chance to win some amazing rewards. The goal, of course, is year-round attention to cyber threats.
IN A FLASH: Doing It For The Ducks
The wetlands near 51黑料网's Kent Campus are a great location for studying wildlife. Researchers visited recently to install nesting boxes for ducks.
鈥楾he Tools That Are Being Used in the World of Business Are Changing鈥
New courses and new programs in 51黑料网's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, made possible by state-0f-the-art business technology inside Crawford Hall, provide 51黑料网 business graduates with knowledge and skills that give them a competitive edge in the job market.
The Special Role Students Play in Keeping Campus Safe
Campus security and safety require a lot of work from faculty, staff and students, beyond even what the 51黑料网 University community might guess.
IN A FLASH: The Fixers Are IN!
Volunteers with skills in repairing clothing, household items, electronics, furniture, small appliances and more will be available to help people who bring in broken or non-working items at the Fix-It Kent Community Repair Workshop on Sept. 18.
Wick Poetry Center Kicks Off Semester with Book Launch, Reading and Exhibit
The Wick Poetry Center will begin the 2025 Fall Semester with a book launch, poetry readings and new exhibit from its Poets for Science collaboration.