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The Kent State University Aeronautics Fair, a family-friendly event on Sept. 10, will feature vintage aircraft, military vehicles, speakers and pilots, as well as airplane and hot air balloon rides.

Kent State University Aeronautics Fair Set for Sept. 10

Sept. 5, 2016

The Aeronautics Department in Kent State University’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology will host its 20th Aeronautics Fair on Saturday, Sept. 10. The Kent State University Aeronautics Fair takes place 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the…

Kent State football players get kids excited during a trip to Willyard Elementary School in Ravenna.

MAC Honors Kent State With 2015-16 Cartwright Award

Sept. 2, 2016

The Mid-American Conference (MAC) announced the presentation of the Cartwright Award to Kent State University for its program excellence in academics, athletics and citizenship during the 2015-16 school year. It is the program’s third Cartwright Award honor in the last seven…

Kent State student Riley Jernejcic stretches out her arms to hug her new friend during a trip to Nicaragua. The trip was coordinated by the Office of Experiential Education and Civic Engagement.

Kent State Students Make an International Impact in Nicaragua, One Stone at a Time

Aug. 31, 2016

Saying goodbye was more difficult than Riley Jernejcic could have ever imagined. Crouched down on the cobblestone street with her arms stretched out from one end to the other, Jernejcic cried out, “Adios. Abrazo,” which means goodbye and hug in Spanish. About 50 feet away, a…

Kent State University students take notes during a classroom lecture. Fourteen faculty members have been presented with the President’s Faculty Excellence Award, which recognizes exceptional performance.

Kent State President Beverly Warren Announces Faculty Excellence Award Recipients

Aug. 29, 2016

Kent State University President Beverly Warren recently presented 14 Kent State faculty members with the President’s Faculty Excellence Award, which recognizes exceptional performance that leads to the achievement of national or international recognition. This year, each…

Students show their Kent State pride by wearing blue and gold. Members of the Kent State community are encouraged to wear something blue and gold each and every Friday.

Welcome Back Week Events

Aug. 29, 2016

The Center for Student Involvement and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics are welcoming back the Kent State University community in a big way. To kick off the academic year, students, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy a week packed full of food, giveaways and some…

Thousands of Kent State students work their way through Risman Plaza during Blastoff, the annual back-to-school celebration at Kent State.

Kent State’s Annual Blastoff Event Marks Start of New School Year

Aug. 26, 2016

Kent State University students will celebrate the start of a new school year at the university’s annual back-to-school celebration that occurs the day before fall classes begin. Blastoff will take place on Sunday, Aug. 28, from 6-9:30 p.m. on the Student Green and Manchester…

Two students greet each other during the 44th annual New Student Reception and Cookout hosted by the Department of Pan-African Studies held behind Ritchie Hall.

Welcome Weekend Connects New Students to Kent State

Aug. 23, 2016

Welcome Weekend, Kent State University’s four-day new student orientation, took place on Aug. 25-28. Students were able to select from approximately 50 different events held from Thursday to Sunday. The weekend event helped students transition into…

Volunteers called Movers and Groovers help new Kent State students and their families move items into the residence halls.

Movers and Groovers Helped New Students Move Into Residence Halls on Campus

Aug. 22, 2016

Kent State University faculty, staff and students volunteered to help incoming freshmen move into the university’s residence halls at the beginning of each school year. This year, freshman move-in day was Thursday, Aug. 25, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Last year, the Movers and…

University Restores Class Registrations

Aug. 15, 2016

We sincerely apologize for the stress and inconvenience caused by last week’s unintended canceling of some students’ class schedules, and we hope these students will find relief in knowing that their class registrations have been restored to where they were prior to the Aug…

University Services Ready for Students This Fall

Aug. 15, 2016

As Kent State University welcomes new and returning students, the Opening of School Master Schedule of University Services is a useful tool for departments, parents and students alike. This schedule lists the days and…