Student Life

Hannah Fender, Kent State senior psychology major.

Soon after her decision to major in psychology at Kent State, someone had suggested to Hannah Fender that she should get involved in research as an undergraduate. So, she signed up to work in the research lab of Clare Stacey, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology, looking into how empathy changes over time in medical students. And that's when Fender was first bitten by the research bug. 

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Associate Vice President and Dean of Students Talea R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., talks to students at Warmup to Mental Health

Mental health can be a tough topic for students to discuss, but it shouldn’t be. Kent State University is working to make having those conversations a little easier. Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., and the CARES Center hosted their Warmup to Mental Health event on the first floor of the Kent Student Center.

A collection of pumpkins with Kent State carvings in them.

With Halloween approaching, festivities will be in full swing this weekend at Kent State University and downtown Kent. “Halloweekend” can be full of treats, but you never know what tricks will arise when it comes to safety. Sgt. Tricia Knoles gives her top safety tips, and discusses how her team will be working to keep students safe this holiday weekend.  

Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, who lost his dad in high school, sits in the Memorial Garden on Kent State's campus

Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, a first generation college student, perseveres despite the hardships he has endured.

Students coloring for calmness in the SAS offices

"Coloring for Calmness" is one of several "de-stress" events hosted by Student Accessiblity Services (SAS). 

A record number of students participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience during summer 2023.

Twenty-three students won first place in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience competition with a three-minute presentation and a slide.

Haoui with Delta zeta

Elie Haoui has made a name for himself through his viral TikToks, where he is known as the “College Guy.” Haoui is currently traveling to different universities in Ohio to film humorous videos with college students. Kent State University was one of his most recent stops. 

IdeaBase Celebrating 10 Years in the Gallery in the DI Hub - Photo by Ryan Moore

Based on ideas, design and experiential learning, IdeaBase is celebrating 10 years of being powered by Kent State University students with a showcase of student work from over the years in the gallery on the second floor of the DI Hub through Oct. 26.

Don'Marie Reid gives and receives support in the CommUNITY Lab.

Since Don’Marie Reid of Akron became a Golden Flash, she has experienced immense support from the Kent State community, but the CommUNITY Lab is her home away from home where she and many other students receive unconditional support. 

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Sex Week 23 KST Banner

Kent State University's Sex Week begins today. Kent Interhall Council has been putting together a week of “Wild West” style events educating students about sex.