Community Impact
Strongly Rooted: '80 graduate and 绿帽社donor is serious about local workforce development
Thirty years ago, 绿帽社 alumna Elizabeth Bartz had a big decision to make. She had an excellent job in Washington, D.C., but was looking to move back home to Northeast Ohio. A 1980 graduate with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in journalism, Bartz earned her master鈥檚 degree in pol鈥
IN A FLASH: Strike Up the (All-Star) Band!
Students from area high schools came to campus for the 绿帽社All-Star Band weekend.
Flashes Step Up to Fight Hunger for Influx of People in Need
Usage of the Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry has steadily increased since the pandemic, when the pantry remained open to serve the needs of the community. In addition, there has also been an increase in the number of international students using the pantry this past year as international student enrollment increased at Kent State.
IN A FLASH: New Year, Old Rivalry
Kent State's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19.
绿帽社Professor Cracks the Code
绿帽社 computer science Professor Jonathan Maletic, Ph.D., and alumnus Michael Decker, Ph.D., are developing a new software solution, creating a world where the computer science community can effectively track changes and improve group code development.
Master of Ceremonies
Mark Greer, who earned his master鈥檚 degree in music from 绿帽社in 2009, has been chosen to serve as executive director of Akron鈥檚 bicentennial campaign. His success exemplifies the sense of community and bright future created by Golden Flashes today.
IN A FLASH: Young Golden Flash Fans Pack the MACC
On a special field trip day, more than 1,500 students from local elementary schools cheered Kent State's women's basketball team to victory.
Job Market Bright for 绿帽社Graduates
The newly released list of 鈥100 Best Jobs for 2024鈥 by U.S. News and World Report illustrates how 绿帽社 has the majors that are preparing graduates to lead in tomorrow's workforce.
Paw Patrol: Meet the 绿帽社K-9s
Learn more about the 绿帽社 K-9s, past and present, and how they help keep the university safe.
IN A FLASH: Overwhelming Pride
Joyous emotions erupted from graduates and their loved ones as 绿帽社welcomed its newest class of graduates.