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Sept. 12, 2018
From snow-capped mountains in Alaska to the tropical beaches of Hawaii to the South Korean countryside and palatial modern architecture in Oman, a diverse collage of students from around the country and the world has descended on campus. Together, they make up Kent State…
Kent State University Freshman Class Sets Enrollment Records Following Top Year for Graduates
From snow-capped mountains in Alaska to the tropical beaches of Hawaii to the South Korean countryside and palatial modern architecture in Oman, a diverse collage of students from around the country and the world has descended on campus. Together, they make up Kent State…Image
Sept. 12, 2018
An exciting new educational partnership between Kent State University and Geauga County’s Berkshire Local School District has moved a step closer to reality.
On Sept. 12, the Kent State Board of Trustees approved a long-term ground lease and shared services agreement with…
Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Next Step in Partnership With Berkshire Local Schools
An exciting new educational partnership between Kent State University and Geauga County’s Berkshire Local School District has moved a step closer to reality. On Sept. 12, the Kent State Board of Trustees approved a long-term ground lease and shared services agreement with…Image
Sept. 10, 2018
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan has announced $3,723,765 in federal research grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Science Foundation to be awarded to Kent State University.
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan Announces $3.7 Million in Federal Research Grants to Kent State
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan has announced $3,723,765 in federal research grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Science Foundation to be awarded to Kent State University.Image
Sept. 10, 2018
In a class by itself, Kent State University is the only public university in Northeast Ohio to be ranked in the top tier of the Best National Universities list released by U.S. News & World Report.
Each year, students and their parents rely on the magazine’s annual Best…
Kent State Again Ranked in Coveted Top Tier of Best National Universities by U.S. News
In a class by itself, Kent State University is the only public university in Northeast Ohio to be ranked in the top tier of the Best National Universities list released by U.S. News & World Report. Each year, students and their parents rely on the magazine’s annual Best…Image
Sept. 6, 2018
Kent State was flat out dominant in a 54-14 victory over Howard University Saturday in its 2018 home opener at Dix Stadium. Behind six rushing touchdowns, the Golden Flashes out-gained the Bison on the ground 355-65.
FlashFAST Football Debuts at Home With 54-14 Win
Kent State was flat out dominant in a 54-14 victory over Howard University Saturday in its 2018 home opener at Dix Stadium. Behind six rushing touchdowns, the Golden Flashes out-gained the Bison on the ground 355-65.Image
Sept. 5, 2018
A Kent State University tradition for 37 years, the annual Black Squirrel Festival will take place Friday, Sept. 7, from noon-5 p.m. on the Student Green and Risman Plaza. The Black Squirrel Festival, which is hosted by the Flash Activities Board, attracts more than 3,000…
37th Annual Black Squirrel Festival Features Student Organizations, Vendors, Food and Freebies
A Kent State University tradition for 37 years, the annual Black Squirrel Festival will take place Friday, Sept. 7, from noon-5 p.m. on the Student Green and Risman Plaza. The Black Squirrel Festival, which is hosted by the Flash Activities Board, attracts more than 3,000…Aug. 31, 2018
WKSU has announced the addition of an often-requested listening option with the debut of a pledge-free stream benefit – just in time for the station’s fall fund drive. The pledge-free content stream replaces typical fundraising talk breaks with more programming. Listeners who…
WKSU Introduces Pledge-Free Audio Stream for Sustaining Members
WKSU has announced the addition of an often-requested listening option with the debut of a pledge-free stream benefit – just in time for the station’s fall fund drive. The pledge-free content stream replaces typical fundraising talk breaks with more programming. Listeners who…Image
Aug. 27, 2018
They arrived one by one to applause, cheers and a marching band.
Not the typical welcome to a student’s first day of high school, but these freshmen were not just showing up for classes. They were entering their first day in their school’s new College and Career…
“We want to be your partner in helping you reach your passion. Helping you become who you want to be.” - Melody Tankersley
They arrived one by one to applause, cheers and a marching band. Not the typical welcome to a student’s first day of high school, but these freshmen were not just showing up for classes. They were entering their first day in their school’s new College and Career…Image
Aug. 17, 2018
More than 1,100 volunteers from the Kent State University community welcomed and assisted new students as they moved into their residence halls on freshman move-in day, Sunday, Aug. 19. The annual service program, known as Movers and Groovers, is coordinated by Kent Interhall…
Movers and Groovers Helped New and Returning Students Move Into Residence Halls
More than 1,100 volunteers from the Kent State University community welcomed and assisted new students as they moved into their residence halls on freshman move-in day, Sunday, Aug. 19. The annual service program, known as Movers and Groovers, is coordinated by Kent Interhall…Image
Aug. 16, 2018
Seventy-year-old Rudd (Ted) Bare II has the surprise of a lifetime planned for his children on Aug. 18, 2018.
On that day, Mr. Bare will don a cap and gown and walk across the stage at Kent State University’s Summer Commencement to accept his Bachelor of Science degree,…