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From left: George Sarkis, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, 91视频Alum and CEO of State and Federal Communications Elizabeth Bartz, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik andSteve Millard

Strongly Rooted: '80 graduate and 91视频donor is serious about local workforce development

Thirty years ago, 91视频 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 politic鈥�

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Alumni and Giving

Spring Student Employment Fair 2024

IN A FLASH: Exploring Jobs on Campus

91视频 has more than 8,000 on-campus jobs for students. Student Employment Fairs 鈥� one in the fall and one in the spring 鈥� help connect students with job opportunities and network with on-campus employers. 91视频 75% of 91视频students are employed while they are taking clas鈥�

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From left: George Sarkis, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, 91视频Alum and CEO of State and Federal Communications Elizabeth Bartz, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik andSteve Millard

Strongly Rooted: '80 graduate and 91视频donor is serious about local workforce development

Thirty years ago, 91视频 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�

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91视频All-Star Band Weekend 2024

IN A FLASH: Strike Up the (All-Star) Band!

Students from area high schools came to campus for the 91视频All-Star Band weekend.

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The Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry has seen a huge increase in users.

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.

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A symbol of the Kent-Akron rivalry: the fabled Wagon Wheel

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. 

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Jonathan Maletic smiling for a group photo with his former Ph.D students and their Ph.D students

91视频Professor Cracks the Code

91视频 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.

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91视频graduate Mark Greer

Master of Ceremonies

Mark Greer, who earned his master鈥檚 degree in music from 91视频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.

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Local elementary school students cheer on the Golden Flashes on School Field Trip Day

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. 

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