Student Life
Curtain Call Opens the Stage to Kent State Students in Any Major | ‘Club Hopping’
Theatre is a form of storytelling that takes a lot of passion and time, which can make it difficult to continue when you reach college. With many shows on campus being cast from Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance, it can be hard to find roles and opportunities for those outside of the major.
How Golden Flashes Define and Practice Leadership
At Kent State University, leadership can look very different depending on where you’re standing. In some classrooms, it can be defined by taking the lead on a group project. In others, it’s communicating with classmates or learning how to make collaborative decisions within a team. Across the university, leadership can take on a variety of meanings.
Sick Meal Requests Keep Under-the-Weather Students Fed
When they’re not feeling well, many Kent State University students may not want to leave their residence halls to get something to eat. University Culinary Services has made dining easily accessible for students feeling under the weather.
Chem-O-Ween Returns With Explosions, Fire and Fun
For the past six years, Chem-O-Ween has been a Kent State Halloween tradition. With science and a show, there's fun for everyone, and it shows that science can be for anyone.
There’s Nothing Scary About Joining the KSU Horror Collective | ‘Club Hopping’
The KSU Horror Collective is the student organization at Kent State University dedicated to all things horror. Kent State Today joined them for a meeting to find out what makes this club the thing for members.
Don't Ghost Your Friends This Halloween Weekend
Halloween weekend can be one of the best times of the year for college students. While it can be exciting to celebrate, both positive and negative factors can contribute to the weekend’s frightful fun. Kent State University Police Services has some tips to have a safe, fun weekend.
Art Without Limits Inspires Students to Turn Creative Passions Into Careers
Alumni, high school students, visiting speakers and Kent State University students, faculty and staff explored entrepreneurship in different creative career paths at the College of the Arts’ 2026 Art Without Limits event. The event provided hands-on experiences across art industries for high school students and exemplified the entrepreneurial side of those industries.
Kent State Pair Puts Library Cards in Every Student’s Hand at Akron School
For Madelynn Johnson, working in a library is more than a job; it’s a way to give back to the community she has loved since childhood. True to this mission, this Kent State University student recently helped make public library access available to every student at an elementary school in Akron, Ohio.
HacKSU Expands the Tool Belt for Students Interested in Coding | ‘Club Hopping’
HacKSU is the coding club at Kent State, and expands on the university's computer science program. Kent State Today joins the organization for a recent meeting to learn more about their community.
10 Ways to Experience Fall in Kent and Around Campus
At Kent State University, the leaves are changing, a crisp breeze is in the air and the anticipated autumn season has finally arrived. As the season changes, students, faculty and staff have an opportunity to explore fall activities both on campus and throughout downtown Kent.
