Outside view of Johnson Hall and announcement of 35th annual Senior Honors Recognition Ceremony.

 This past weekend, on Saturday, April 3, the Honors College hosted its annual Senior Honors Recognition Ceremony for graduating Honors College seniors. In years past, the event has been an in-person luncheon, to which seniors bring their friends or families to celebrate their success in the Honors College. This spring, in light of the pandemic, the ceremony was entirely virtual. The event was introduced and hosted by the Dean of the Honors College, Dr. Alison Smith, and throughout the ceremony, all Honors College staff members congratulated graduating honors students on their accomplishm...

A Kent State University exploratory student and her mentor meet in the learning community dedicated to exploratory students in February 2020.

Kent State University’s Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.  NASPA (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators) has selected Kent State’s Exploration Plan – Major Action Plan program as the 2021 NASPA Excellence Bronze Award winner for the Academic Advising, Careers, Graduate Professional Category.  The NASPA Excellence Award recognizes and highlights innovative initiatives related to the programs, policies, procedures, best practices or services.  “In the fall o...

Nursing student Andrew Loos standing in the nursing skills lab

Kent State University at Tuscarawas nursing student Andrew Loos has been selected to serve on the Profession Specific National Coordinators committee for mass COVID vaccination. Over the past year, the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) has been working with the National Student Response Network (NSRN), an interprofessional collaborative of health professions students, to connect student volunteers with COVID testing sites in the most needed areas.  “The physician students who started this group have been enthusiastic and adamant about the inclusion of associate d...

Ken E. Nwadike, Jr is a documentary filmmaker, motivational speaker, and peace activist popularly known as the "Free Hugs Guy."

The Student Leadership Institute's philosophy is to aspire to create critical learners, innovators and adaptive problem solvers whose leadership exemplifies distinction. Not even the coronavirus pandemic could get in the way of that this year. The annual event, hosted on Sat., Feb. 20, 2021, is a collaboration with Peer Leader Training (PLTC), Undergraduate Student Government (USG), and Residence Services. This year's event featured a theme of “Flashes Take Care of Flashes: Building Community." Despite the virtual circumstances, it was still a success, with more than ...

Samantha Toth Diary of a Golden Flash

Hello, my name is Samantha but I go by Sam. I am so excited to introduce myself as a new student blogger for KSU Geauga. Here is a little bit about me: I grew up in Akron, Ohio and I attended Walsh Jesuit High School. Ironically, even though Walsh is a college preparatory school, when I started my first semester of college I found myself completely unprepared. During my senior year of high school I was accepted into what I thought was my dream school. Here is some insight on my mental state at that time: I was mentally checked-out of high school from the start of senior year. I was burnt ...

Photo of Wendy K. Matthews leading Kent State's All-Star Band

Kent, Ohio – Beginning fall 2021, Kent State University’s Glauser School of Music will launch the Kent State Youth Winds. The new ensemble – a joint venture by the Kent State Bands and Music Education departments – will welcome eighth- to 12th-grade students from around the region.  “I’m so pleased we’ll be launching this new ensemble, particularly given the challenges we’ve collectively faced over the last year due to the pandemic,” said Kent McWilliams, D.M.A., director of the Glauser School. “As we anticipate a fall that’s closer to normal, I look forward to welcoming these you...

Kenneth Cole image and event information

The visionary global fashion designer and activist Kenneth Cole is named as the Kent State University School of Fashion’s 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee.  In its 32nd year, the prestigious award celebrates the outstanding contribution to fashion made by an individual. The accolade honors the unique qualities of their leadership. It champions the aspiration and inspiration they and their business of fashion offer the next generation of fashion graduates at Kent State. Cole joins an illustrious group of inductees that includes Estee Lauder, Oscar de la Renta, Dana Buchman...

As part of a program announced by Gov. Mike DeWine, Kent State will be receiving a large quantity of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. It is the governor’s desire to see all university students vaccinated before they leave for summer break. This additional vaccine opportunity allows us to stay true to our Flashes Safe Eight safety protocols. We strongly encourage all students to get vaccinated. Beginning Wednesday, April 7, 2021, vaccination clinics for Kent State students will be held on the Ashtabula Campus and others.  Dean Stocker has a speci...

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