Success Stories

Dream Chaser: Kent State Professor Finds Purpose in Her Writings to Encourage Others to Reach for the Stars

Monday, November 6, 2017 - 9:53am

Joanne Dowdy, Ph.D., a professor in Kent State’s School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies has finished her 14th book, which shares the journeys of successful female entrepreneurs and leaders of African descent.

Kent State Holds Annual Veterans Day Observance

Monday, November 6, 2017 - 9:38am

Kevin Lacz, a decorated former U.S. Navy SEAL, author of The New York Times best-selling memoir “The Last Punisher” and co-star of the blockbuster movie “American Sniper” starring Bradley Cooper, speaks in the Kent Student Center Ballroom about the importance of taking risks.

Student Newspaper, The Kent Stater, Named Best in the Nation

Thursday, November 2, 2017 - 10:20am

The Kent Stater, Kent State University’s independent student newspaper, is the best student newspaper in the nation in its class, according to the College Media Association.

Kent State Athletes Are the First in the MAC to Use Cryotherapy Technology

Monday, October 30, 2017 - 4:01pm

Kent State University Athletics is the first in the Mid-American Conference to provide student-athletes with a cryotherapy chamber. The therapy uses subzero temperatures, under 200 degrees Fahrenheit, to help muscles recover quickly.

Kent State Women’s Soccer Team Wins MAC Regular Season Championship

Friday, October 27, 2017 - 11:31am

The Kent State University women’s soccer team secured the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Regular Season Championship by defeating Ohio University 2-1 on Oct. 26 at Dix Stadium. It is the third regular season championship in program history and the first since 2004.

Kent State Women’s Soccer Team Repeats as MAC East Champions

Monday, October 23, 2017 - 4:24pm

The Kent State University women’s soccer team recorded its 11th clean sheet of the season in a 1-0 victory over the University of Toledo on Oct. 19 at Dix Stadium. The Kent State Golden Flashes clinched the MAC East Division crown for the second year in a row. Kent State sits atop the Mid-American Conference (MAC) standings. Vital Kats’ goal in the 22nd minute proved to be the decisive score.

Kent State President Beverly Warren Launches “Year of Innovation” In Annual State of the University Address

Monday, October 16, 2017 - 9:23am

Kent State University President Beverly Warren inspired the university community to embrace the upcoming academic year as the “Year of Innovation” in seeking new ways to collaborate with a collective purpose that makes a positive impact on the region and the world.

Kent State Community Celebrates Homecoming, Football Team Wins 17-14

Saturday, October 14, 2017 - 8:33pm

Kent State students have fun with alumni social media props at the Homecoming tent on Front Campus. Kent State University celebrated Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 14, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game.

Join Us at Homecoming 2017

Monday, October 9, 2017 - 12:22pm

Kent State University will celebrate Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 14, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game. This year’s Homecoming will feature Kent State alumni Ben and Candace Curtis as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals.

Kent State Earns Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for Fifth Consecutive Year

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 - 10:36am

Kent State University’s commitment to maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus has received acknowledgement from INSIGHT Into Diversity, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, for a fifth consecutive year. INSIGHT Into Diversity has selected Kent State as a recipient of the 2017 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award.