Student Life

Students, faculty and staff discussed MLK's ideas about peace and conflict at 100 Plates.

The 100 Plates event allowed students, faculty and staff to discuss Martin Luther King Jr.'s ideas about peace and conflict. 

A collage-style face of a Black person, made of pieces of pictures of different Black individual's faces. Text that reads "Black History Month: Black Excellence in every aspect, shade and expression"

Kent State University has a roster of programmed events to celebrate Black excellence this February with the theme: Black excellence in every aspect, shade and expression, or ÀSE, a Yoruba term that represents the power that produces change. Kent State has a wide variety of events that aim to encompass and ignite the month with recognition and celebration

Members of the Kent Cosplay Club

KSU Cosplay Club  is a student organization promoting creativity and community through bringing together people with similar interests to form friendships and exchange knowledge in a shared love of cosplay.

Man working on laptop

Is online life stressing you out? Between classes, calendars, and the endless scroll of online world, who has time to worry about computer meltdowns or identity loss? At Kent State, you don’t have to. The Division of Information Technology is your go-to partner for seamless tech integration and support!

Hayden Cruz

"Always be willing to try and explore all options because it is in what you get involved with that you will create lasting friendships and make meaningful memories."

Rwandan student sledding

Four graduate students from the heart of Africa are embracing winter for the very first time this year on the beautiful Kent Campus.

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The unveiling of the new United Greek Council Identity

The student organization formerly known as the Integrated Greek Council announced its new name and rebranding at a reception inside the Pepsi Leadership Center. 

CMAA students

The Club Management Association of America (CMAA) recently announced that the Kent State University chapter won the Student Chapter of the Year award for small size chapters. The award recognizes the outstanding work and successful accomplishments of student chapters.

Students on a panel at ElectHer

On February 3, 2024, the Women’s Center will host the fourth annual Elect Her event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the May 4 Visitors Center at Kent State University. The event is an interactive one-day training program that educates college students on the value of having women and marginalized voices in politics.

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Ribbon-cutting for the new track at the Kent State Fieldhouse

There was an official ribbon-cutting for the new, high-tech running track that installed at the Kent State University Field House this summer.