athletics

Flash standing in a crowd with arms raised victoriously

Director of Athletics, Randale L. Richmond has announced administrative staff additions and a series of promotions. These changes were a part of the next phase of departmental review to enhance the student-athlete experience and create strong alignment with the department’s mission and guiding principle.

Senior Guard Hannah Young Looks to Pass in Win Over #19 UCLA

A 12-0 run late in the fourth quarter put Kent State ahead for good in a 75-69 win over No. 19 UCLA in the opening round of the Gulf Coast Showcase.

Following a national search, Randale L. Richmond has been selected as Kent State's next director of athletics. 

Kent State Magazine

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Lisa Strong (right) helps Kory Nielsen visualize a putt during 2019 Fall golf season

Lisa Strom says her immediate impact in her first year as Kent State Women's Golf Coach has been a blur, but her team's overwhelming success is quite clear.

Members of Kent State football, dance, cheer and the marching band visited kids at Children's Medical Center Plano

Hours before they will do battle on the gridiron, Kent State’s football players and other students paused to spend time with kids from Texas facing tough battles of their own.

Kent State Football Players Prepare Meals for Needy in Frisco, Texas

At the same time that Kent State is competing in a bowl game, as many as 1,000 kids in Texas will be eating a meal that the Golden Flashes helped provide.

Cowboy Up! Golden Flashes work out at the practice facility of the Dallas Cowboys to prepare for Frisco Bowl.

Kent State worked out Tuesday at the Dallas Cowboys’ Training Facility – Ford Center at the Star – for the first of three workouts ahead of Friday’s Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl against Utah State.

Kent State's Fall Commencement Ceremonies To Be Held Dec. 13-14

Joan C. Cronan will share a short address with a long-lasting impact as commencement speaker.