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The ÍøÆØÃÅ softball team celebrates on the field following its 3-0 victory over Ohio to win the 2017 MAC Softball Tournament Championship.

ÍøÆØÃÅ Wins Third Game of Day to Capture Its Third MAC Tournament Crown

ÍøÆØÃÅ senior Ronnie Ladines tossed a three-hitter and hit a two-run homer in the first inning to lead No. 4 ÍøÆØÃÅ past No. 2 Ohio, 3-0, in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament Championship game. The performance by Ladines capped a sensational week in which she earne…

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Kent Campus

The ÍøÆØÃÅ women’s golf team finished tied for fifth at the 2017 NCAA National Championship.

ÍøÆØÃÅ Makes First Team Appearance in NCAA National Women’s Golf Championship Since 2010

The No. 15 ÍøÆØÃÅ women’s golf team has qualified for the 2017 NCAA National Championship after finishing the NCAA Lubbock Regional in sixth place at 11-over par 875 (305-287-283). ÍøÆØÃÅ entered the day tied with No. 2 UCLA in sixth place but held its ground and fought off a t…

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Kent Campus

A new ÍøÆØÃÅ graduate responds to the introduction of speaker Octavia Spencer during the One University Commencement Ceremony in Dix Stadium.

University Celebrates Its Newest Graduates, Holds First University-Wide Commencement Ceremony

ÍøÆØÃÅ celebrated its newest graduates at its Spring 2017 Commencement ceremonies. In total, ÍøÆØÃÅ were conferred 5,636 degrees, including 992 associate degrees, 3,319 bachelor’s degrees, 1,139 master’s degrees, 181 doctoral degrees and five educational specialist degrees. …

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Kent Campus

The ÍøÆØÃÅ men’s golf team poses for a group picture after winning its 24th Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championship. The team placed second at Regionals and now advances to the NCAA Championship.

Several ÍøÆØÃÅ Men’s Golf Players and Coach Receive MAC Honors

The No. 12 ÍøÆØÃÅ men’s golf team won its 24th Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championship on April 30 at the Virtues Golf Club in Nashport, Ohio. The ÍøÆØÃÅ Golden Flashes finished the four-round tournament with a score of 3-under par 1,149 (287-288-285-289), breaking its own fou…

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Kent Campus

The ÍøÆØÃÅ women’s golf team smiles after winning its 19th straight MAC Women’s Golf Championship. The team has advanced to the NCAA Championship for the first time since 2010.

MAC Awards Several Honors to ÍøÆØÃÅ Women’s Golf Players and Coach

The No. 15 ÍøÆØÃÅ women’s golf team won its 19th straight Mid-American Conference (MAC) Women’s Golf Championship on April 23 at the Silver Lake Country Club in Silver Lake, Ohio. The Golden Flashes, who have won every championship tournament put on by the MAC, won the tournament b…

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Kent Campus

ÍøÆØÃÅ student Brooke Mullins stands in front of the Lordstown Fire Department – Station 36 in the Village of Lordstown, Ohio, where she serves as a volunteer firefighter.

ÍøÆØÃÅ Student Proves Height and Weight Do Not Determine Strength

Weighing in at barely 100 pounds, Brooke Mullins summoned every ounce of strength she had, and even more she didn’t. Her muscles were shaking; her mind – exhausted. The ÍøÆØÃÅ junior had one last shot at overcoming the most grueling portion of a physical exam. If she could pass it, Mu…

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Kent Campus

ÍøÆØÃÅ student-athlete Richard Dahome from the track and field team is preparing to share his secrets to his success by launching a series of athletic camps for students third grade through high school, taught by some of the best athletes in the world

ÍøÆØÃÅ Track Star Goes the Distance to Up the Speed of Young Athletes

It all comes down to a fraction of a second. Who can push off the block first? Who can jump the highest? Who will cross the finish line ahead of everyone else? In the end, speed is the ultimate winner – it can separate the good from the great. Richard Dahome is one of the greats. This year alone,…

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Kent Campus

ÍøÆØÃÅ gymnast Rachel Stypinski focuses as she performs her floor routine at the 2017 Mid-American Conference Gymnastics Championships. (Photo credit: David Dermer)

MAC Awards Top Honors to ÍøÆØÃÅ Gymnast

ÍøÆØÃÅ junior Rachel Stypinski won the all-around title with a 39.500 to lead the Golden Flashes at the 2017 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Gymnastics Championships held March 18 at the Stroh Center in Bowling Green, Ohio. ÍøÆØÃÅ posted a 194.850 team score to finish sixth. Styp…

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Kent Campus

The ÍøÆØÃÅ Golden Flashes accept the trophy for winning the 2017 MAC Men's Basketball Championship.

ÍøÆØÃÅ Men’s Basketball Wins 70-65 in MAC Tournament Championship Game

The ÍøÆØÃÅ men’s basketball team (22-13) won the 2017 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championship, defeating the top-seeded Akron Zips (26-8) by a score of 70-65 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. “Tonight the story is about our guys and what they’ve been able to accomplish here t…

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Kent Campus

Larissa Lurken, 2017 Player of the Year,  drives past a Buffalo defender during the season finale and a ÍøÆØÃÅ 80-71 win in the MAC Center.

ÍøÆØÃÅ’s Lurken, Starkey Receive MAC’s Biggest Postseason Awards

The Mid-American Conference (MAC) announced its women’s basketball postseason awards on March 7, with ÍøÆØÃÅ senior guard Larissa Lurken being named Player of the Year and head coach Todd Starkey being named Coach of the Year. Jordan Korinek also was honored as she was named to the…

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