LA-Wilfong
Lori Wilfong, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Literacy Program Coordinator
We believe every student should have the chance to receive a global education - and at Kent State, our programs are award winning! As we celebrate 50 years of study abroad at our flagship program in Florence, Italy, we have set our sights on building the largest endowment in university history, the Kent State Global Education Endowment. This endowment will support study abroad experiences, breaking down financial barriers and opening doors to opportunities beyond the typical classroom for more Kent State students than ever before. ...
A focus on bridal design at Kent State’s School of Fashion and industry internships allowed alum Dara Broadous to fall in love with the lace, tulle and other delicate fabrics and designs of wedding dresses. Armed with a bachelor of arts from Kent State's School of Fashion, consistently ranked among the best fashion programs worldwide, Broadous took matters into her own skilled hands. “When it came time for me to get married, I said ‘This is my time to shine and create the perfect dress for myself because I know that I have the skills to do that,’” said Broa...
SoCal Alumni Chapter Cavs at Lakers Game
Hang out with the Southern California Alumni Chapter at Crypto.com Arena as the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Show support for your favorite team or proudly represent your alma mater by wearing your Lakers, Cavs or Kent State gear. Catch this great deal on game tickets ($94 each), and enjoy an afternoon with your fellow Flashes. A portion of ticket proceeds will support the Kent State Southern California Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund.
This event is SOLD OUT.
Career Exploration Suit-Up Event
Over 325 students pre-registered for a Suit-Up event hosted by Career Exploration and Development in partnership with JCPenney. Discounts were available to all students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Jody Patterson and Aryanna Sciranka planned the virtual shopping event and hundreds took advantage, resulting in thousands of dollars in savings on professional attire.
Don’t Hate-Debate
KSU Students were engaged politically during the Don’t Hate-Debate (AND VOTE)! virtual teach-in event sponsored by the College of Information, School of Peace and Conflict Studies, Division of Student Affairs, and the Division of Academic Affairs. Dr. Liz Piatt, Amanda Woodyard, and Craig Berger gave sessions at the event.
Virtual Major Action Plan Program
Over 80% of this Fall’s Exploratory students were able to connect with Major Action Plan (MAP) resources at the MAP: Start to Finish program held virtually by the Exploratory Program. One step closer to confidently declaring their major!
Career Exploration & Development’s Virtual Career Week
Over 800 Kent State students attended Career Exploration & Development’s Virtual Career Week where 130 employers offered job opportunities.
Transfer Kent State Turnout
Kent State welcomed 824 new transfer students over 19 orientation dates through the Transfer Kent State Orientation Program.
Destination Kent StaTE
Destination Kent State welcomed 4,088 Incoming students into the Kent State community through the DKSmobile app and website between May and August 2020. The Destination Kent State New Student Orientation program helped our new Flashes find their home at Kent State, prepared them to excel academically, and introduced them to student organizations.