Kent State faculty and staff are invited to be part of the excitement during the 2nd annual Crosstown Throwdown Move Challenge! This inclusive fitness event runs from Monday, Jan. 27, to Sunday, Mar. 9, 2025, and is a collaboration between Kent State University and the University of Akron.Let’s promote well-being, build camaraderie, and enjoy some friendly competition. Whether you’re walking the dog, shoveling snow, riding a bike, or strolling around campus, every movement counts. Your activity time will be converted into points—so get moving, grooving, and staying active at your own pace!Key ...

Exciting news for creators, innovators, and collaborators in the Kent State community! The Design Innovation (DI) Hub and Reactor makerspace are now open on the 4th Saturday of every month, from 10 AM to 5 PM, providing you with even more opportunities to bring your ideas to life.Whether you’re a Kent State student, faculty member, or community innovator, the DI Hub offers cutting-edge tools, collaborative workspaces, and an inspiring environment to explore, create, and connect. From brainstorming new ideas to diving into hands-on projects, the DI Hub is your destination for innovation.Mark yo...

Kent State University remains committed to student safety and educational continuity as the region experiences severe cold temperatures this week. While other universities made their decisions based on long-range forecasts, more recent models for Jan. 21, did not meet Kent State’s established university closure policy of -20 degrees Fahrenheit sustained for an extended period. The university will similarly evaluate conditions for Jan. 22 as they develop. (Update: On Jan. 22, for all Kent State University campuses except the College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM), in-person classes held befor...

  Snow showers, ahead of this week's frigid temperatures, covered campus, and students, in white last week.    Want to see one of YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Submit your Kent State-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future Kent State Today post. Photos should be framed -horizontally- and include a brief description of what’s happening in the photo along with when and where it was taken....

Kent State University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering has achieved a significant milestone in advanced air mobility research, receiving a specialized Federal Aviation Administration waiver for drone operations over people and moving vehicles. This waiver positions Kent State at the forefront of unmanned aircraft systems innovation and research.The College of Aeronautics and Engineering will begin conducting authorized drone flights over people and vehicles in the coming weeks and months on the Kent State campus. These operations will be strictly controlled and performed exclusively by...