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Kent State University mascot Flash and cheerleaders get the Class of 2027 excited during the 2023 Convocation in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Kent State Named Most Affordable Ohio College

In its 2024 Best Colleges analysis of more than 700 four-year colleges, Money ranked Kent State as the most affordable college in Ohio. 

Tags: University News , Division of Enrollment Management , Student Life

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President Todd Diacon and Vic and Cheryl Petrovic were among the people who gathered on Friday to celebrate the Flying Flashes.

Celebrating Kent State's Flying Flashes: They Brought Home the Gold

It was a time to celebrate with victories by Flying Flashes team 52 Peyton Turner and Alyssa Sheehan, who won first-place Intercollegiate Class in the 2024 Air Race Classic and a second Kent State team that finished in the top 10.

Tags: University News , Student Life , College of Aeronautics and Engineering

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US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg observes how College of Aeronautics and Engineering students are trained in air traffic control technology.

Transportation Secretary Praises Kent State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering as ‘Future of Aviation’

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Kent State University touring the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, and telling students that “the future of aviation leadership is in your hands.”

Tags: University News , Student Life , Community & Society , May 4 Visitors Center , May 4 , Kent State Works , Nationally Distinctive , Community Impact , College of Aeronautics and Engineering

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Students at DKS

Accessibility Impresses Parent at Perfect Moment

Julia Keahey, video and digital marketing coordinator for University Housing and Culinary Services, shared a touching story on LinkedIn about "an interaction with a parent that will forever stay with me."

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Kent State celebrates Juneteenth.

Kent State Celebrates Juneteenth 2024

Music, dancing and food were all part of Kent State University’s lively commemoration of the Juneteenth National Independence Day federal holiday, celebrating the rich history of Black Americans.

Tags: University News , Student Life , Community & Society , Community Impact , Arts & Culture

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Student in tree near Horning and Loop Roads

IN A FLASH: That Spring Semester Vibe

Among the many trees, flowers and beautiful landscaped green spaces on the Kent Campus, students find peaceful places to study, relaz and just hang out. 

Tags: Student Life , Spring Semester , Nationally Distinctive , In a Flash

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Kent State is sending two teams to the Air Race Classic thanks to generous donors

Three Is the Charm: Kent State's Flying Flashes Win Air Race Three Straight Years

Generous donors have made it possible for Kent State to increase its presence at the upcoming Air Race Classic as they go for a third win in a row.

Tags: University News , Student Life , Nationally Distinctive , College of Aeronautics and Engineering

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Fork in the Road Food Truck

IN A FLASH: Fork In The Road Wednesdays are Here!

University Culinary Services' Fork in the Road food truck is returning to Risman Plaza for lunch on Wednesdays, from June 12-Aug. 7. 

Tags: Risman Plaza , Student Life , University Culinary Services , Fork in the Road! , Community Impact , Community & Society , University News , In a Flash

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Scene from "Everybody"

IN A FLASH: ‘Everybody’s’ Journeys

Kent State’s School of Theatre and Dance closed its spring performance season with its production of “Everybody.”

Tags: School of Theatre and Dance , College of the Arts , Community Impact , Community & Society , Student Life , Arts & Culture , In a Flash

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