Alumni Matinee Featuring “The Wiz”
Sunday, Feb. 23 | 12:30 p.m.
Kent State Center for the Performing Arts
Join us for lunch and a student performance of “The Wiz,” directed by Ansley Valentine – a vibrant, musical twist on a classic!
Blueprint for Success
Tuesday, Feb. 11 | 6 p.m.
Virtual
First-time homebuyer? Join our webinar to learn budgeting, pre-approval, finding an agent and navigating the path to move-in day!
MACC Madness
Friday, Jan. 31 | 5:30 p.m.
Kent Student Center
Cheer on the Golden Flashes vs. the Akron Zips! Join a spirited alumni tailgate with dinner and great company before tipoff.
Alumni Skate Night
Saturday, Jan. 18 | 6:30 p.m.
Kent State Ice Arena
Join Flashes of all ages on the ice for a fun night of skating, treats and memories.
Off-Campus Federal Work Study for Employers
How can my organization participate in the Off-Campus Federal Work Study program at Kent State as an employer?
The Kent State Career Exploration and Development (CED) office reviews its Off-Campus Federal Work Study partners annually in the summer but is happy to collect expressions of interest and answer any questions anytime. Organizations interested in serving as an Off-Campus Federal Work Study site for Kent State can email Career Exploration and Development at career@kent.edu.
Off-Campus Federal Work Study for Students
How do I know if I am eligible for Off-Campus Federal Work Study positions?
First, you must have applied for student aid by completing the FAFSA.
If you completed the FAFSA, you can check your FWS eligibility on FLASHline:
In the weeks approaching commencement, graduating students have the option to obtain stoles, cords and pins from various areas on the Kent Campus. They can wear these during graduation to celebrate their identities and accomplishments. Near the graduation ceremony of spring 2023, Megan Burnett reached out to the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to ask if the office had something she could use in her graduation. At that time, the office didn’t have something to offer her.Amanda Feaster, Ph.D., director of Student Accessibility Services, had been considering this idea for a while, and a...
A first-generation college student is someone who is, or will will be, the first in their family to earn a bachelor’s degree. Kent State honored these students with “I AM FIRST Week” - and a schedule of events that included alumni and graduate student panels, educational workshops and the Kent State men’s basketball home opener game, which recognized first-generation students. 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...