Congratulations to Associate Professor Christa Porter, Ph.D., who was recently awarded the Senior Scholar award by The American College Personnel Association."ACPA Awards are an opportunity to share appreciation and gratitude, to honor and celebrate, and to give back to those doing stellar work, research, and scholarship," said Jasmyne Channel, Awards and Recognition Chair for ACPA's Leadership Council. "With over 150 Major Awards and Entity Awards given out at the Convention each year, ACPA recognizes on an international and local level the impact of recipients’ efforts toward enhancing ...

Dear Members of the Kent State University Community,During this time of rapidly shifting governmental actions, I write to affirm our commitment to caring for all members of our community. How we will be allowed to care for each other is likely going to change because of impending state and federal mandates. What will not change is our mission of providing a safe and supportive environment for all Golden Flashes.As a member of our community recently said to me, “Nothing can diminish the love and care we have for each other.”State legislation and federal directives, such as this weekend’s federa...

  Students from Kent State’s School of Theatre and Dance are preparing to transport audiences to the Land of Oz with eight performances of “The Wiz,” running Feb. 21-March 2 at Kent State’s E. Turner Stump Theatre. Tickets are available through the Performing Arts Box Office.   This beloved Broadway musical version of Dorothy’s adventures in Oz features a lively mix of rock, gospel and soul music. “The Wiz” is presented through a special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Concord Theatricals.  Want ...

Hey! My name is Bre, and I’m a junior at Kent State University. I’m set to graduate in 2026.  It feels like only yesterday I was a first-year student, navigating the challenges of a new and exciting school environment. When I first started at Kent State, my major was undeclared, and I was considered an Exploratory student. I was apprehensive about starting college without having a clear idea of what I wanted to study. Looking back now, I couldn’t be happier I started off Exploratory!Starting off as an Exploratory student gave me the freedom to try different classes and learn mor...

Careers & Internships in Psychology Fair!STEP UP TO SUCCESSWHEN: Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. -  7:00 p.m.WHERE: 218 Kent Student Center, Dining RoomCome connect with local leading employers and explore various career opportunities in psychology-related fields!Register on Handshake!Questions? Contact Debra Penberthy at dpenbert@kent.edu     ...

 Gabe Colbrunn, an Honors College junior and mechatronics engineering major, has been doing robotics competitions and projects since elementary school. Gabe called robotics his “lifelong passion.”After graduating from Highland High School in Medina, Ohio, Gabe came to Kent State University specifically for its unique mechatronics engineering major that combines mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering to innovate with robotics and automation. He has further broadened his skillset with a minor in computer science, which has many applications within engineering and robotics. No...