Student Life

Tears of Mourning and Hopes for Peace
Students gathered on Risman Plaza for a candlelight vigil mourning Palestinian lives lost in Gaza.

A Veteran's Advocacy Journey
Hi, my name is Mark Stillion, and I am one of those people. I am one of the many, who signed the dotted line, before I even turned 18 years old to go and serve and protect something that I felt was worth fighting for: my freedom.

Jewish Students Say the Names of the Dead to Honor Their Lives
The goal of the Golden I vigil was to acknowledge that the Israeli people who were brutally murdered were real people with real lives, said Rose Martyn, vice president of Golden I.
Honoring Veterans for Their Service
Kent State University paid formal tribute to all those who have served in the U.S. armed forces at its annual Veterans Day Commemoration.

Celebrating B’nai Mitzvah
On Monday, Hebros hosted its first-ever Hebros B’nai Mitzvah Reception, where Kent State students were invited to visit the Hillel Center to take part in games, enjoy food and learn about Jewish practices.

10 Years Of Serving And Supporting Students
“We institutionalize the work of violence prevention to be part of the culture of Kent State,” Jennifer O’Connell, director of SRVSS, said. “It feeds into Flashes Take Care of Flashes and that there’s a commitment as an institution that we support our students, that we help prevent harm from happening in our community, and we look out for one another.”

Kent State Student and Army Veteran’s Mission: To Serve Those Who Served
Matthew Helmick-Bickel, 29, spent five years in the U.S. Army as an airborne paratrooper stationed at Fort Bragg North Carolina, now known as Fort Liberty, before he enrolled at Kent State in 2020.

Voting Under Way on Campus
Voting is under way this Election Day, with students heading to the Beverly Warren Recreation Center among other voting locations to cast their ballots on issues like reproductive health and the legalization of cannabis, as well as various school board and levy decisions.

‘The View’ from Kent State New York City Fashion
A unique class at Kent State New York City Fashion immerses students in different aspects of living and working in the city.

MPower Men of Color Summit Delivered on Promise for Connection, Celebration and Education
The MPower Men of Color Summit provided attendees the opportunity to connect and celebrate during a schedule that consisted of educational workshops, brunch and a formal gala and awards banquet.