Student Life
HacKSU Expands the Tool Belt for Students Interested in Coding | ‘Club Hopping’
HacKSU is the coding club at Kent State University, and expands on the computer science program provided at Kent State University. Kent State Today joins the organization 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.
High School Senior Gets a Glimpse of His Future at Kent State
A senior at Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio, Eli Barkley arrived at Kent State University’s Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center for Preview KSU, joining hundreds of prospective students and their families for a day designed to help them picture their future as Golden Flashes.
Hands in the Dirt, Seeds From the Sky
Dirty hands and laughter were some of the results of an hour’s work at the Herrick Conservatory as Kent State University students rolling a rich mixture of clay, compost and native flower seeds into seedballs, a simple yet effective method for planting native plants and wildflowers that were then thrown into fields to enhance pollinator habitats across campus.
Students Craft Zines and Community Through the Carbon Copy Collective | ‘Club Hopping’
The Carbon Copy Collective is a new student organization dedicated to creating zines and community through art. Kent State Today joins them to learn more about the new club.
Forget the Old-School College Open House; Kent State Offers a $1,000 Scholarship to Students Who Attend Preview KSU and Later Enroll
Forget the old-school college open house. More than 2,000 prospective students and families from 13 states will experience Kent State University during Preview KSU on Friday, Oct. 16, through an arena kickoff, hands-on demonstrations and a day exploring college life. High school seniors who attend and later enroll will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
First-Time Student Voters ‘Feel Ready’ for Election Day
As election season approaches, first-time voters at Kent State University are preparing to make their voices heard. Whether registering at events like Democracy Fest or researching candidates in their residence halls, students across campus are taking their first steps toward casting their votes.
Students Relive Childhood Fun with Classic Games for Homecoming
In the week leading up to Homecoming, Kent State University brought the nostalgic experience of field day to students with a variety of classic games, including tug-of-war, parachute games, and sack races.
‘Breaking the Bubble’ to Foster Intercultural Connections
Students participating in education abroad may be new to a country and may not know much about the campus or community around them. At Kent State University, international students have an opportunity to connect with domestic students through a program called FRIEND.
Kent State’s 2026 Homecoming Court Leads Through Service to Campus and Community
When Kent State University celebrates Homecoming Week, the spotlight often falls on the parade, the game and the crowning of the Homecoming Court. Meet the 12 student leaders selected for the 2026 Homecoming Court, for whom the experience represents much more than a campaign for a crown.
