Ten years ago, the New York Times featured Kent City Manager Dave Ruller and Kent State University’s then-President Lester A. Lefton in an article touting their college town-gown success. Kent State Today is following up on that article, looking at the different ways the town-gown relationship is still flourishing. Read more about the background of the relationship here. Fourth Time’s a Charm for the Florentine Family After working at Kent State’s University Communications and Marketing department for eight years, alumnus Jeff Florentine, '11; his wife, J...
There were smiles, laughter and a whole lot of dunks. The Kent State Golden Flashes used their allotted practice time at MVP Arena in Albany, New York, in a relaxed shootaround so that players could get accustomed to the venue's sight lines ahead of Friday's showdown with the Indiana Hoosiers in the NCAA Tournament. Players also took a few moments to sign autographs with fans and take a team photo. Head coach Rob Senderoff and players Sincere Carry and Malique Jacobs also spoke with the national press. This is Kent State's first trip to March Madness since 2017. R...
Kent State Today met with three Kent State men’s basketball players along with head coach Rob Senderoff. These four Golden Flashes shared what it means to them to be participating in the NCAA Tournament and their love for basketball and their team. Chris Payton and Miryne Thomas are among transfers who are glad they chose Kent State Homecoming brings smiles and memories for head coach Rob Senderoff Chris Hornbeak: Big Man with Big Smile not afraid of Big Moments ...
Cli’Ron Hornbeak’s size is hard to miss. And his smile is hard to forget. Kent State University’s 6’9” center with a deep, booming voice is an imposing force having earned a spot in the starting rotation during his freshman year, but spend a few moments with the team’s top big man and you’ll find him friendly and approachable. Watch Cli'Ron Hornbeak’s interview with Kent State Today: Interview - Cli’Ron Hornbeak - Sophomore - Center from Kent State on Vimeo. Just two years out of high school (St. Francis de Sales in Toledo, Ohio), the oldest of seven children carri...
Just a year ago Chris Payton and Miryne Thomas were separately sitting at home watching other college basketball players move on to the NCAA Tournament. Their respective teams — Pitt (Payton) and Ball State (Thomas) — had each been knocked out of the first round of their conference tournaments and their seasons ended. Separately, both men opted to transfer — moves that meant more wins and a March Madness appearance for their new team but also a chance to jump-start their lives. Their transfers were announced one day apart last April. “We were both aware that we needed to adjust t...