Student Life
Carving Out His Path from Brazil to Broadway
For Brazilian student Rafael Bahls, being involved in the Kent State University American Academy in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, has expanded his worldview in a multitude of ways.
So many Emilys
Which first names were read most often during Spring 2023 commencements?
Where There's A Will, There's A Way
Determined to become a Division I student-athlete, Kent State University Women's Lacrosse goalie Taylor Monturo shares her triumph over the limitations that led her to fall in love with the sport - twice. 
IN A FLASH: It's DKS Time!
Each summer, thousands of new students and their parents experience life on campus during Destination Kent State (DKS) new student orientation.
Flying Flashes Prepare to Defend Kent State's First Place Title at the Air Race Classic
During the four-day Air Race Classic, Kent State alumna Laura Wilson and junior Peyton Turner will fly 2,400 miles and make nine timed flybys at airports in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Alabama and Florida before landing in Homestead, Florida.
A Showcase of Style
Industry professionals, along with Kent State students, alumni and faculty attended the 2023 Portfolio Showcase at Kent State NYC Fashion
Sister Act! Siblings Complete Journey to Doctoral Hooding
Sisterhood is a strong bond. For Kent State alumnae Brittany and Christina Watts, their sisterly love has been the cornerstone of their academic success, leading them to earn their doctoral degrees and graduate together this May.
Nursing Students Get Extra Dose of On-the-Job Training
Three Kent State University College of Nursing students had an unexpected opportunity to come to the aid of a person who had fallen on a sidewalk while suffering a seizure.
What Does Juneteenth Mean to You?
From traditional celebrations to annual reflections, tell us what Juneteenth means to you.
Fifteen Years + Tenacity + Devotion to Family = Associate and Bachelor's Degrees
Timothy Johnson said Kent State advisors, who knew he had been working on his degree for 15 years, helped him coordinate his schedule so that he could take in-person classes — while working a full-time job — and still have time to spend with his children. He earned an associate degree in December 2022 and a bachelor's degree in May 2023.