Student Life

A student who has committed to attending Kent State University in the fall smiles with loved ones and Flash, the mascot, during a 2023 Future Flash Day held on the Kent Campus.

Apps and Admits and Deposits, Oh My! Breaking Fall Freshman Class Records

Kent State University is proving that it is the place to be for fall 2023 with a record-breaking number of applications, a record-breaking number of students who have been accepted for admission into the university and a record-breaking number of students who have made deposits to confirm their attendance in the fall. 

Tags: University News , Admissions , Division of Enrollment Management , Student Life , Success Story

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KSU Library Thank You Table

IN A FLASH: Thank You, Students!

The Kent State University Library is offering special "thank you" treats for students. 

Tags: University Libraries , Student Life , In a Flash

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Army Hospital

Professional Judgment Is ‘Driving Force’ in Army Nurse Program

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.

Tags: Student Life , Nationally Distinctive

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Courtney Flickinger, ’20

Students Shape Communication Advocacy Efforts To Help Aging Populations Through Partnership With Alumna

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.

Tags: Student Life , Profiles

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A shopping rack with many different shirts hanging on it.

The Future of Fashion is Inclusive and Adaptive

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. 

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

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2023 Food Truck Series

Food Trucks Bring Local Flavor to Campus

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. 

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Plant growing in a light bulb

Kent State Celebrates Earth Month

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.” 

Tags: Student Life , Community Impact , Organizational Sustainability

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American Academy students petting a capybara in Curitiba.

IN A FLASH: One More From Brazil

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

Tags: Student Life , Global Impact , Global Education , American Academy , Global Reach , In a Flash

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Lunch at a Future Flash Day

IN A FLASH: Fantastic Finish for Future Flash Days

On six Fridays in February and March, more than 1,000 admitted — and committed — high school students from around the United States and its territories visited Kent State for Future Flash Days.  The students were accompanied by their parents, guardians and families as they learned about our …

Tags: Admissions , University News , Student Life , In a Flash

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American Academy students relax and play guitar after class at PUCPR

IN A FLASH SPECIAL: VIEWS FROM CURITIBA, BRAZIL

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

Tags: American Academy , Global Education , Global Impact , Student Life , Global Reach

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