Community Impact
IN A FLASH: Earth Month Wrap Up
Kent State celebrated Earth Month with an exceptionally full schedule of events, not the least of which were the activities on campus surrounding the total solar eclipse!
How Donating Bras at Kent State Helps the Planet and Local Women
Students, staff and faculty have an opportunity to give back, not only to their community but also to their environment with Kent State University's annual Bra Recycling Drive going on throughout the month of October.
First-Time Student Voters ‘Feel Ready’ for Election Day
As election season approaches, first-time voters at Kent State University are preparing to make their voices heard. Whether registering at events like Democracy Fest or researching candidates in their residence halls, students across campus are taking their first steps toward casting their votes.
Kent State Awarded $1.3 Million to Support Future Educators Through New TRIO Teacher Preparation Program
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Kent State University a five-year, $1.3 million TRIO Teacher Preparation Student Support Services grant to support undergraduate students preparing to enter the teaching profession.
Kent State’s 2026 Homecoming Court Leads Through Service to Campus and Community
When Kent State University celebrates Homecoming Week, the spotlight often falls on the parade, the game and the crowning of the Homecoming Court. Meet the 12 student leaders selected for the 2026 Homecoming Court, for whom the experience represents much more than a campaign for a crown.
Kent State Homecoming Celebrates 100 Years of The Kent Stater With ‘Every Flash Has a Story’ Theme
This year’s Homecoming theme, “Every Flash Has a Story,” marks the 100th anniversary of The Kent Stater, and former staff members of the student newspaper will serve as Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals on Oct. 3.
Dinner With Friends Returns, Pulling Up Chairs for Students, Faculty and Staff
Kent State University’s Dinner With Friends returned to campus, allowing students, faculty and staff to share a meal and talk about issues that matter to the campus community, often with people they would never otherwise meet.
Forum Examines Dolly Parton's Lasting Legacy of Authenticity, Love
Six Kent State University scholars gathered to explore how Dolly Parton became one of America's most influential cultural figures — not just as a musician, but as a peacebuilder, educator and philanthropist.
Flash Activities Board Connects Students One Event at a Time | ‘Club Hopping’
The Flash Activities Board, known as FAB, is usually a student’s first introduction to the Kent State University community. Whether a student is looking for a quick evening activity, roaring crowds or somewhere to meet new friends in general, an event by the FAB should be their first stop.
New 9/11 Collection Illustrates How History Becomes Poetry
Even 25 years later, Sept. 11, 2001, remains embedded in collective memory. For Kent State University English instructor Robert McDowell, poetry offers space to revisit those moments. His new collection, “The Excellent Assembly,” reflects on 9/11 and the lasting emotional impact of a tragedy that stopped time.
