University News
Continuing Excellence: Kent State Earns Military Friendly School Designation for 15th Straight Year
Kent State’s unwavering commitment to supporting military-connected students has once again been recognized, as the institution earns the Military FriendlyⓇ School designation for the 15th consecutive year.
Takeoff to Tranquility
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering unveiled a new way for the Kent State community to relax, destress and get themselves back into the proper headspace. The Mind Space is designed to be an oasis of tranquility accessible to all. It's a personalized and holistic focus to help everyone on campus be successful.
IN A FLASH: The Fifth Anniversary of ‘Making the K’
Continuing a tradition that began in 2019, Kent State's incoming Class of 2028 came together to form a large "K" on Manchester Field.
Crawford Hall Is Open for Business
Kent State University's new Crawford Hall officially opened its doors this week, welcoming students, faculty and staff to a cutting-edge academic facility for the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
IN A FLASH: A Grand Kent State Welcome
The university welcomed Kent State's Class of 2024 in grand style at this year's convocation with inspirational speeches from university administrators, rally towels, strobe lights, Golden Flash cheerleaders and the Marching Golden Flashes band.
Dozens of Wick Award Winners to Return for 40th Anniversary
The celebration, Sept. 19-21, will be packed with panel discussions, workshops and poetry readings, culminating in a gala dinner on Sept. 21.
Welcome Class of 2028! Kent State Greets Freshman Class With Raucous Rally
Rally towels, strobe lights and the Marching Golden Flashes added to the celebration on Aug. 16, when Kent State University welcomed its Class of 2028 with a rocking pep rally at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.
Fulbright Scholars at Kent State for American Higher Education Immersion
For the past month, Kent State University has hosted 37 international graduate students as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program, a monthlong immersion in American higher education and culture. The group, from 26 countries, arrived on the Kent Campus on July 21 and was scheduled to depart on Aug. 17 to begin their graduate programs at universities throughout the country.
Kent State Honors Ambassador Crawford with New Statue on Campus
As students prepare for the start of the Fall 2024 Semester at Kent State University, one man who has contributed greatly to the future success of Kent State and its students is being honored this week.
First-Year Students Move Onto Campus Carrying Belongings, Excitement and Some Nervousness
Kent State's president, faculty and staff helped the new Golden Flashes move into their residence halls.