Student Life

Emma Klein, student-athlete and Honors College member

From Ontario to Kent: Emma Klein's Honors Journey

Originally from Vaughan, Ontario, Emma Klein made the transition to Kent State University not only for academic excellence but also for personal growth and a collegiate sports experience. Now in her sophomore year, she is a part of the Honors College, a member of the Kent State Division I women’s soccer team, and is a member of Phi Delta Epsilon.

Tags: Student Life , Students First , Sports

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Exterior of Eastway

Behind the Scenes of Campus Safety: Stocking Epinephrine

Kent State’s Culinary Services faces the daily challenge of serving more than 20,000 meals to students, staff, and faculty. The increasing number of food allergies further complicates this task.

Tags: Student Life , Students First

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Two students sit in a hammock outside on a sunny day

New Interest‑Based Theme Communities Prioritize Student Connection

Kent State University is preparing to introduce a major shift in its residential experience with the launch of Theme Communities starting in fall 2026. The new model focuses on specific interests or student experiences.

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Tips for Finding and Scoring Scholarships with ScholarshipUniverse

Scholarships remain one of the most powerful ways to make higher education more affordable. They don’t just lighten the financial load; they open doors, expand opportunities and help students focus more on learning and less on financial stress. At Kent State, students have access to tools that make the search easier and more strategic, especially through ScholarshipUniverse, the university's personalized, scholarship-matching platform.

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University Libraries Launches New ‘Perfectly Kent State’ App to Streamline Library Resources

Kent State University Libraries has gone mobile, so students, staff and faculty can more easily navigate the wide array of assets the library houses from anywhere. University Libraries acquired the app in partnership with OhioLINK and then configured it to make it “perfectly Kent State."

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Bamboo Grand Opening

IN A FLASH: Do You Bamboo?

Kent State students explored a new dining option on campus as Bamboo had its grand opening in The Hub.

Tags: Student Life , Students First , University Culinary Services , Kent Student Center , Division of Student Life

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Lauren Cohen, senior journalism major

Journalism Major Scores Numerous Front-Page Stories in Knight-Funded Internship

Lauren Cohen, a senior journalism major from Twinsburg, Ohio, has already made an impact during her internship, producing many front-page stories for the Akron Beacon Journal and Signal Akron. 

Tags: Community Impact , Community & Society , Student Life , Profiles

School of Media and Journalism

Kent State Students gather for Fall Commencement in December 2025

When Success Feels Out of Focus

Students at Kent State University's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship got an honest look at the impact of imposter syndrome and, more importantly, what to do about it.

Tags: Student Life , Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

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Kent State students attend a hockey game at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics.

Olympic Dreams Realized

A group of Kent State University students spent their spring break learning in Italy and Greece and attending the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics as part of the Business of the Olympics, an advanced sports administration course.

Tags: Student Life , Global Reach , Students First , Global Impact

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Kent State Community Called to Serve as Poll Workers for May 5 Election

With Ohio's May 5 election approaching, the Portage County Board of Elections is facing a significant shortfall of poll workers, and a Kent State emerita professor is calling on the university community to step up and fill the gap.

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