When the Kent State Golden Flashes football team took the field on Saturday, Oct. 11, fans at Dix Stadium looked to the sky as a Kent State Alta X drone released the official game ball before kickoff. The successful drop marked a first for Kent State and a milestone for the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.

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IN A FLASH -EXTRA: Four-Legged Flashes at Homecoming

Cute and cuddly animal companions joined in the celebration of Flash the Mascot's birthday at Kent State Homecoming 2025.

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Student Life

  • From full-time positions to seasonal internship opportunities, Kent State University students and alumni explored their career options and networked with professionals to learn more about future possibilities at the internship and job fair.

  • Campus security and safety require a lot of work from faculty, staff and students, beyond even what the Kent State University community might guess. From resolving roommate conflicts to offering late-night escorts, from bike registration and storage to mental wellness advocacy, Kent State’s Safety and Community Care program provides students with resources that promote safety, connection and peace of mind across campus.

  • Kent State University is a place where unique traditions and memorable moments shape the student experience. The scurry of squirrels, late-night food trips and the adrenaline rush of finals week are just a few things only Kent State students understand. Here are 10 things every Golden Flash knows all too well.

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Washington D.C. Program Immerses Students in National Issues

 

 

Escaping The Taliban With Hope and Resilience

 

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Profiles

  • Meet Giovanni Tripi, a member of the Honors College and a senior biology major with minors in public health and forensic anthropology, from Lyndhurst, Ohio.  

  • Meet Muskaan Khanduri, a fashion design major from Uttarakhand, India, whose interests explore the art and science of fashion.  

  • Like mother, like daughter. Meet Christine Woo, Ph.D, and Nathalie Nicol, BSPH – mother and daughter - both graduates of the Kent State University College of Public Health. While Woo was completing her doctorate in 2022, Nicol was just starting her journey at Kent State. 

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