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February is Black History Month

Celebrating Black History Month Where it Began

The Kent State University Black Alumni Chapter and Black United Students are sponsoring a day-long celebration in honor of Black History Month, which was founded at the Kent Campus.

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society , Community Impact , Nationally Distinctive

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Kent State Ensembles perform at 2026 OMEA conference

'A Big Deal:' Kent State Music Ensembles Performing at Statewide Conference

Kent State University’s Glauser School of Music is receiving statewide recognition as the Kent State Wind and Flute Ensembles were selected to perform at the 2025 Ohio Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference.  

Tags: Student Life , Students First , Nationally Distinctive , Arts & Culture

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Mahli Mechenbier and the snow version of her cat.

IN A FLASH: One Cool Cat

Hype, Kent State's feline answer to Bowling Green State University's athletics mascot, Pudge, was celebrated in a snow sculpture created by a Kent State instructor.

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gavel on a table

Courtroom Ready: Mock Trial Team Takes the Stand

The Kent State University Mock Trial Team has only six months to learn about a fictional case before acting it out during its competition season. The team will head to Penn State University in mid-February to compete in the Regional Competition. These local and regional experiences provide students with the opportunity to test their skills against the best in the country while gaining a broader perspective on the legal field.

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A snow-covered sculpture on Front Campus.

IN A FLASH: Dashing Through The Snow

Significant snow accumulation early last week created serene scenes across campus as well as some frosty fun for Kent State students.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , Student Life , Spring Semester

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A Kent State University student works on her computer. (Photo credit: Rami Daud)

Kent State Online Graduate Programs Earn Top National Rankings From US News

Kent State University has earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs rankings. Three Kent State programs rank in the top 100 nationally among all public and private institutions in the new rankings.

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Lisa Borgerding, professor of science education.

IN A FLASH: Science Educator of the Year

A Professor in the Kent State's School of Teaching, Leadership, and Curriculum Studies was recognized as the 2026 Outstanding Science Educator of the Year.

Tags: School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies , University News , faculty , Nationally Distinctive , STEM

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Kent State Rockwell Hall Museum

Kent State University Museum Receives Highest National Recognition

The Kent State University Museum has been awarded reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to museums in the United States.

Tags: Arts and Culture , Nationally Distinctive

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Sunrise near Student Recreation Fields by Elizabeth Kudravy.

IN A FLASH: Pastel Morning

A Kent State staffer shared an image of a misty, painted sky on campus in early January.

Tags: Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive , Kent Campus , Student Life

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Early January snowfall, Spring Semester 2026.

IN A FLASH: A Snowy Start

The first week of Spring Semester 2026 ended with colder temperatures and a snowstorm.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , Student Life , Spring Semester

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