Student Life
There’s a Friend for Everyone at Best Buddies | ‘Club Hopping’
Following the lead from its international nonprofit, the Kent State chapter of Best Buddies is forming friendships and giving support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Kent State’s Democracy Fest Prepares Student Voters for November Election
As the November election approaches, Kent State’s Undergraduate Student Government hosted its annual Democracy Fest on Risman Plaza to celebrate National Voter Registration Day, giving first-time voters the chance to register and for everyone to learn about the democratic process.
Cultural Cafe Kickoff Brings Nigerian Food and Traditions to Kent State
Once a month, Kent State University’s International Student and Scholar Services presents the Cultural Cafe. Abisola Mohammed, a graduate student in emerging media and technology who hails from Nigeria, started this year’s schedule with this simple question: “How far?”
Flash Activities Board Connects Students One Event at a Time | ‘Club Hopping’
The Flash Activities Board, known as FAB, is usually a student’s first introduction to the Kent State University community. Whether a student is looking for a quick evening activity, roaring crowds or somewhere to meet new friends in general, an event by the FAB should be their first stop.
From PR to HGTV
Before Pinterest boards and TikTok DIYs, there was “Design on a Dime.” Now, 2019 Kent State University graduate Maddie Scalzi is bringing the 2000s HGTV show back to life, one DIY and thrifted find at a time.
Kent State 'Rolls Out Red Carpet' for Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend
Kent State University offers a variety of resources to help parents and families stay engaged with their students and the greater Kent State community. Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend, coming up on Sept. 25-26, will feature many events across campus and downtown.
VCD Student Works as Technical Director for Cleveland Sirens WNBA Reveal
When Lillian Glaze, a junior visual communication design major, opened the “WNBA Launch” email, she immediately realized the assignment was much bigger than she expected. She would be the technical director for the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) brand reveal at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, helping bring the city’s newest professional sports team to life for thousands of viewers.
Leaders Lunch Club Connects Students to Campus Experts
Kent State University’s Center for Student Involvement hosted its first Leaders Lunch Club of the semester at the Pepsi Leadership Center on Sept. 2 with Sarah Spinner, Ph.D., J.D., director of the Kent State University Museum, as its first featured speaker to kick off the fall event series. “Leadership is not a title that’s given to you,” Spinner said. “Someone doesn’t make you a leader. Leadership is how you choose to act.”
Kent State Dodgeball Team Starts Season Ranked Fourth After Historic Season | ‘Club Hopping’
Kent State Dodgeball enters its 25th season ranked fourth nationally and third in the Ohio Region. Team leaders and members describe a close-knit community built on Wednesday and Friday practices, with the squad eyeing a rematch against rival Ohio State University after a semifinal loss last year.
Hopping Into the Shoes of Student Organizations
One of the best parts of being a student at Kent State University is how students guide their own paths. And one of the easiest ways they can personalize their golden experience is through more than 330 student organizations and clubs within Kent State’s Center for Student Involvement.
