Student Life
Shaping Student Futures One Pathway at a Time
Fostering Pathways for Bright Futures is an innovative program within Kent State's University Outreach and Engagement that provides academic, emotional and social support while connecting young people to opportunities in higher education. It's making a real impact for students.
Flash Focus: Jordan Anamasi
Meet Jordan Anamasi, a senior environmental studies major with a minor in park management from Avon, Ohio, whose passions have grown for and through her experiences with nature.
Convenience and Connection Drive Thriving Campus Life
Kent State University is experiencing a healthy demand for on-campus housing as more students recognize the benefits of living in the heart of campus. For many students, it is not just about the proximity to campus and classes but also the connection.
IN A FLASH: Have a WINTERBLAST This Weekend!
WinterBlast 2026, presented by Flashes Activities Board (FAB) will blast off at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Jan. 17.
KSU Mobile for Flashes on the Go
Keeping up with Kent State University's campus, classes and events can be a challenge. However, the updated Kent State University mobile app (KSU Mobile) has a new refreshing look that makes it more user-friendly and tailored to both student, faculty and staff needs.
IN A FLASH: Welcome to Spring Semester 2026!
On Jan. 12, the Spring Semester began at Kent State, across the university's entire eight-campus system in Ohio and Kent State's other locations in the U.S. and around the world.
IN A FLASH: Scenes From a Semester - Fall 2025
Student photographers working in University Communications and Marketing helped capture the moments and memories of Fall Semester 2025.
Our Favorite Photos of 2025
Kent State Today showcases the university's most striking images from 2025, as captured by staff photographers Bob Christy, Rami Daud and Mike Rich, and their student colleagues, throughout a year of academic achievement, campus celebrations and student success.
IN A FLASH: Scenes From a Snowy Campus
The last weeks of Fall Semester 2025 at Kent State included the first significant snowfall of the season, finals week and Fall Commencement ceremonies for the final segment of the university's Class of 2025.
IN A FLASH: Flashes of Kindness
A flash of random kindness from a Kent State student turned around a university librarian's bad mood.