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Students and Scholars Make Halloween Learning Fun

Student groups and classes celebrated Halloween in creative ways as unique as their majors.

A Mom's Cookies Connect With Students

As a student, a sweet treat can be more than just a sweet treat; it can provide comfort, excitement, and joy, especially during stressful and sad days. Over the past few months, one treat in particular has become a campus favorite: Sugar cookies. That students can find at Rosie’s, Eastway, and Bistro. 

AMLCI Alumna Uses Liquid Crystal Experience to Improve Display Manufacturing

For Karla Gutierrez Cuevas, Ph.D. ’17,  the start of her Kent State journey brought a mix of excitement and uncertainty.

From Curitiba, Brazil, to Kent State: Student's Path Winds Through China, Florida

American Academy student Alexandre Andrade, who is majoring in marketing and entrepreneurship at the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, has learned to embrace cultural differences during his international journey to Ohio.

Kent State Holds Annual Veterans Day Observance

Kent State University holds its annual Veterans Day Commemoration at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, at the Student Green on the Kent Campus. All are invited to attend and pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

Kent State Cadets’ Quick Thinking Saves Four

At 2 a.m. on Pymatuning Reservoir in Pymatuning State Park when a boat capsized, Cadet 1st Lt Jacob Brass used his military training to save four people without hesitation.

Finding Leadership Through Adaptability

I AM FIRST: Olivia Voyzey ’25

A lifelong love of planes and jets, paired with unwavering support from her parents to pursue her dreams, led Olivia Voyzey through a rigorous aerospace engineering degree at Kent State as a first-generation college student.

Professional pilot major Reilly Ferrie turns every opportunity into career momentum

From study abroad in Florence to award-winning aviation research and international conference participation, Reilly Ferrie has taken advantage of every opportunity available at Kent State University.

'Defying Gravity' On The Science Corridor

A not-so-wicked, drone-lifted witch flew over the Science Corridor on Kent State's Kent Campus as part of a "Train the Trainer" workshop.

IN A FLASH: This is CHEM-O-WEEN!

The fifth annual Chem-O-Ween, presented by Kent State's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry was its biggest and most exciting to date. It featured Halloween-themed activities, contests and four different themed rooms hosting fun and fascinating scientific demonstrations.

Finding Purpose in Helping Others

From the inaugural class of the Kent State Bachelor of Social Work program, Hailey Dobbs embodies the

Transforming Career Readiness Through Hands-On IT Experience

This past summer, Nil served as a Service Desk Level I Intern at Flynn Group, providing customer service and technical support across the group's numerous locations, developing essential skills that transformed his career trajectory.

Cole Dockus Takes Flight at Safran Power and Electrical

For Cole Dockus, a student in Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, finding the right internship meant more than just gaining experience—it meant positioning himself at the forefront of the aerospace industry.

No Flash Goes Hungry. We’re Here to Help!

Dear Kent State University Students,

This Giving Tuesday, Support the Cause That Speaks to You

At Kent State, your generosity fuels the causes closest to your heart. From scholarships that open doors for first-generation students, to the arts that enrich our communities, to health initiatives and sustainability efforts that shape our future, your giving makes a real difference. This Giving Tuesday season, your gift goes even further with special giving incentives throughout the month.

Kent State Celebrates 16th Consecutive Year of Military Friendly School Designation

For 2025-2026, the Kent Campus has continued the highest recognition of a Gold ranking for the second consecutive year. In addition, Kent State’s Collegiate Purple Star designation, first presented to the university in 2022 for its support for veteran and military students, has also been renewed for three years. 

Great Minds: Brain Health Symposium Brings Together Researchers and Students

Kent State University's Brain Health Research Institute recently held its annual Neuroscience Symposium 2025, Conference and Research Exchange. The two-day event, which took place at the Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center, highlighted the research of Kent State faculty and students.

Flash Focus: Marching Golden Flashes Drum Majors

Meet Merilee, Bailey, Brittany and Julia, the four students serving as the Kent State Marching Band drum majors for 2025.

IN A FLASH: Scaring Up Treats In The Student Center

The second annual Kent State Trick-or-Treat in the Kent Student Center is happening on Fri. Oct 31 from 3-5 p.m and will be followed by the Flashes Activities Board's Boo Bash from 4-6 p.m.

Just in Time for Halloween: Kent’s Ghostly History

Kent’s ghostly history has been brewing since the early 1800s. If you are looking for something spooky in Kent this Halloween season, you do not have to go far to find it.

Kent State Names Mark Carney as 24th Head Football Coach

Kent State Vice President and Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond announced today that Mark Carney has been named the 24th head football coach of the Golden Flashes, removing the interim tag he has held since April 2025.

‘Rooted & Rising’: Bowman Breakfast Speaker Talks of His Immigrant Experience

This year’s speaker for Kent State University’s Bowman Breakfast was the embodiment of the symbiotic relationship between the university and the city of Kent that is celebrated at the annual event.

Golden Flashes Making Waves in the Cruise Industry

From altering costumes for cast members to performing center stage to working behind the scenes to create top-notch entertainme

POV: When You're Ready to Leave but Not Ready to Let Go

Taylor Cogdeill of Stow, Ohio, opens up about a familiar and emotional experience: the bittersweet in-between of almost graduating—eager to start the next chapter but not quite ready to let go of the transformative college experience she's leaving behind.

Sweet Comfort: A Mom’s Cookies Connect With Kent State Students

What Makes Small Towns Thrive? Kent State Professor Has Answers

Small towns generate a lot of misconceptions. Some believe that growing up in a small town can feel limiting or that the towns are outdated. For Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography, author and cartographer, small towns not only break these stereotypes, but they have also provided a wealth of research.

School of Fashion Senior Wins $50,000 Scholarship From Council of Fashion Designers of America

Ababa Lorde, a senior in Kent State University’s School of Fashion, won a $50,000 scholarship from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), a New York-based nonprofit that is committed to supporting the American fashion designers of the future.

Kent State Finishes Second Overall, Earns Top Honors in Flying Events at NIFA SAFECON Region III

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Kent State University hosted the 2025 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON Region III competition Oct. 19–24 at the Kent State University Airport in Stow, Ohio. The weeklong event brought together collegiate aviators from across the region for flight and ground competition focused on precision, safety and professionalism.

Eric Mansfield, MA ’12

Eric Mansfield, MA ’12, MFA ’26, transitioned from serving as an Army officer in Iraq to reporting as a broadcast journalist in Cleveland.

Graduates Leading Ohio's Fight Against Cancer

In July 2016, Jill Cofojohn became the first radiation therapist in Ohio to use proton therapy to treat a cancer patient. Nine years later, Cofojohn – a Kent State Salem graduate – helped introduce this technology in Columbus where she now serves as the lead proton therapist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Discovering the Power of Industry Connections

Christopher DeDonato, an aerospace engineering major at Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, completed his internship at Center Street Technologies, a company pioneering polymer-based Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM).

IN A FLASH: 'A Nightmare On PR Street'

Any public relations professional may have to handle a "nightmare scenario" in crisis communications. The Kent State chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America explored these challenges in their annual Halloween social.

This Giving Tuesday, Support the Cause that Speaks to You

Every gift tells a story. Now is your chance to tell yours.

From Blueprint to Build Floor at PCC Airfoils

When aerospace engineering student Adam Varga secured his facilities engineer internship a

Kent State Rallies Past Bowling Green in Thrilling Comeback

Kent State erased an 18-point deficit to defeat Bowling Green 24-21 on Saturday afternoon at Dix Stadium, snapping a two-game losing streak in the rivalry series.