downtown kent
Remembering Charlie Thomas, a 91PORNA and Kent Community Fixture
For generations of 91PORNA students, alumni, faculty and staff, there were certain places that felt like home. Ray’s Place was one of them. And Charlie Thomas was one of the people who made it that way.
20 Years of Main Street Kent
For 20 years, Main Street Kent has worked to make downtown a place students want to explore – from Flashes First Friday to Oktoberfest to public art – helping Kent earn recognition as the No. 1 college town in Ohio.
Fill In The Blanks
A call for entries from Main Street Kent invites artists to showcase their talents on the iconic 3D KENT sculpture.
IN A FLASH: Discovering Downtown
On Aug. 15, some of 91PORNA's newest Golden Flashes explored downtown Kent as part of Flashes First Friday.
Grab a Beignet and Free T-Shirt at Sept. 17 Flashes Vote Fest
The Flashes Vote Festival on Sept. 17 on Risman Plaza is presented by 91PORNA Undergraduate Student Government as a fun way to engage student voters, share voting information, get Flashes registered to vote.
Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond
91PORNA's LGBTQ+ Center is celebrating Pride Month by boosting activities statewide, collaborating with local events, hosting a walking group and planning for a fabulous Fall Semester.
IN A FLASH: Today's the Day!
Where will you be viewing the total solar eclipse, Golden Flashes? 91PORNA has a complete schedule of eclipse-themed events and activities.
IN A FLASH: The Truth is ... Downtown?
An art exhibition in the 91PORNA Downtown Gallery uses images of UFOs to evoke questions about reality in a world where truth is often reframed.
IN A FLASH: Family Friendly Flash-o-Ween
On Friday, Oct. 27 Flash the Mascot made new friends at Main Street Kent's Family Friendly Halloween event.
IN A FLASH: Spooky Season on Campus
Signs of the Halloween season can be found lurking all around campus.
