News Archive
Oct. 6, 2026
Students participating in education abroad may be new to a country and may not know much about the campus or community around them. At Kent State University, international students have an opportunity to connect with domestic students through a program called FRIEND.
Sept. 28, 2026
Kent State University’s Dinner With Friends returned to campus, allowing students, faculty and staff to share a meal and talk about issues that matter to the campus community, often with people they would never otherwise meet.
Sept. 24, 2026
Following the lead from its international nonprofit, the Kent State chapter of Best Buddies is forming friendships and giving support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Sept. 22, 2026
Ahead of the November election, Kent State University’s Undergraduate Student Government hosted its annual Democracy Fest on Risman Plaza to celebrate National Voter Registration Day, giving first-time voters a chance to register and everyone a chance to learn about the…
Sept. 22, 2026
Kent State University remains northern Ohio’s top-ranked public university in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings, with four undergraduate programs also ranking among the nation’s top 200.
Sept. 16, 2026
The Flash Activities Board, known as FAB, is usually a student’s first introduction to the Kent State University community. Whether a student is looking for a quick evening activity, roaring crowds or somewhere to meet new friends in general, an event by the FAB should be their…
Sept. 14, 2026
Kent State University offers a variety of resources to help parents and families stay engaged with their students and the greater Kent State community. Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend, coming up on Sept. 25-26, will feature many events across campus and downtown.
Sept. 14, 2026
Kent State University’s Center for Student Involvement hosted its first Leaders Lunch Club of the semester at the Pepsi Leadership Center on Sept. 2 with Sarah Spinner, Ph.D., J.D., director of the Kent State University Museum, as its first featured speaker to kick off the fall…
Sept. 9, 2026
Kent State Dodgeball enters its 25th season ranked fourth nationally and third in the Ohio Region. Team leaders and members describe a close-knit community built on Wednesday and Friday practices, with the squad eyeing a rematch against rival Ohio State University after a…
Sept. 3, 2026
One of the best parts of being a student at Kent State University is how students guide their own paths. And one of the easiest ways they can personalize their golden experience is through more than 330 student organizations and clubs within Kent State’s Center…
