Community Impact

Students from area high schools came to campus for the Kent State All-Star Band weekend.

Usage of the Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry has steadily increased since the pandemic, when the pantry remained open to serve the needs of the community. In addition, there has also been an increase in the number of international students using the pantry this past year as international student enrollment increased at Kent State.

Kent State's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19. 

Kent State University computer science Professor Jonathan Maletic, Ph.D., and alumnus Michael Decker, Ph.D., are developing a new software solution, creating a world where the computer science community can effectively track changes and improve group code development.

Mark Greer, who earned his master’s degree in music from Kent State in 2009, has been chosen to serve as executive director of Akron’s bicentennial campaign. His success exemplifies the sense of community and bright future created by Golden Flashes today.

On a special field trip day, more than 1,500 students from local elementary schools cheered Kent State's women's basketball team to victory. 

The newly released list of “100 Best Jobs for 2024” by U.S. News and World Report illustrates how Kent State University has the majors that are preparing graduates to lead in tomorrow's workforce.

Learn more about the Kent State University K-9s, past and present, and how they help keep the university safe.

Joyous emotions erupted from graduates and their loved ones as Kent State welcomed its newest class of graduates.