Student Life

Each year colleges and universities across the country recognize the importance of the student work experience during National Student Employment Week. Here at Kent State, we celebrate Student Employee Appreciation Week and dedicate this week to celebrating and recognizing on-campus student employees.

Career Exploration and Development hosted its first Student Employee Awards Celebration to kick off Kent State University’s Student Employee Appreciation Week.

Food trucks return to Risman Plaza every Wednesday through the end of April. 

Two Kent State Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) cadets, will be spending their summer immersed in an experience propelling them into a career with the Army.

Kent State alumna Courtney Flickinger, ’20, has been using communication skills to advocate for aging populations since her senior year of college. This semester, she’s sharing her knowledge and experiences with students in two Communication Studies courses.

Runway of Dreams at Kent State was founded in the spring of 2021 by current president Bri Cummings, a senior fashion design and fashion merchandising major. The club partners with the Runway of Dreams Foundation to raise awareness of the need for adaptive clothing. 

Whether they’re looking for a quick bite or a new culinary experience, students and university employees alike are excited to sample some local flavor during the spring Community Food Truck Series. 

April 22, 2023, marks the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day, and Kent State University is celebrating the whole Earth Month with the theme “Invest in Our Planet.” 

Capybaras are part of the American Academy experience at PUCPR in Curitiba, Brazil. 

After class, American Academy students at PUCPR like to hang out and relax.