Community Impact
IN A FLASH: Earth Month Wrap Up
Kent State celebrated Earth Month with an exceptionally full schedule of events, not the least of which were the activities on campus surrounding the total solar eclipse!
IN A FLASH -EXTRA: Four-Legged Flashes at Homecoming
Cute and cuddly animal companions joined in the celebration of Flash the Mascot's birthday at Kent State Homecoming 2025.
IN A FLASH: Flash's Homecoming Birthday Bash
Spectacular sunshine, fun activities, a new parade route, visiting alumni and a decisive win at Dix Stadium make Kent State's 2025 Homecoming/Flash's Birthday Bash a memorable experience for everyone.
Kent State USG President Demonstrates Community Impact on Air
Kent State University’s Undergraduate Student Government President, Ivory Kendrick, was recently featured on an episode of the “Sound of Ideas” on Ideastream Public Media to discuss his role in impacting the Kent State and Kent communities.
IN A FLASH: Look Up - It's SUPERMOON!
Even the skies were reflecting blue and gold as a supermoon glowed above Flashbash, kicking off Homecoming Week at Kent State.
IN A FLASH: Doing It For The Ducks
The wetlands near Kent State's Kent Campus are a great location for studying wildlife. Researchers visited recently to install nesting boxes for ducks.
IN A FLASH: "Kentucky" At Kent State
In "Kentucky," an older sister living in New York City travels back to her family in Kentucky to try to stop her younger sister's wedding. This unique coming-of-age story touches on themes of identity, religion and love. "Kentucky," directed by Courtney …
Two Student Documentaries Earn PBS Broadcast
When students enroll in Kent State University’s documentary filmmaking course, they expect guidance, instruction and the tools needed to create their own documentaries. What they don’t expect is to have their work featured on local television, a rare opportunity that elevates classroom learning to a professional exhibition.
Art Without Limits Returns in October
Art Without Limits is returning to Kent State. This day-long event will focus on arts entrepreneurship and developing an entrepreneurial mindset in the arts. Speakers will share their experiences and interact with attendees to hone skills and broaden networks.
The Special Role Students Play in Keeping Campus Safe
Campus security and safety require a lot of work from faculty, staff and students, beyond even what the Kent State University community might guess.