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Bring on the Hornets!

The list of Kent State's rivals in the Mid-American Conference (MAC)  just got more interesting—and a whole lot wider.

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Mahli Mechenbier and the snow version of her cat.

IN A FLASH: One Cool Cat

Hype, Kent State's feline answer to Bowling Green State University's athletics mascot, Pudge, was celebrated in a snow sculpture created by a Kent State instructor.

Tags: Kent State University at Geauga , faculty , Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive , Intercollegiate Athletics

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Group of cheerleaders and three adults smiling and posing at a sports event, holding an award, with spectators in the background. The group includes individuals in cheer uniforms and others in formal attire.

IN A FLASH: Celebrating 75 Years of Memories

Kent State celebrated 75 years of memories at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation with a 96-84 victory by the Golden Flashes men’s basketball team over the Austin Peay Governors and revealing a collection of commemorative keepsakes.

Tags: University News , Nationally Distinctive , Intercollegiate Athletics

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Thurman Munson's widow, Diane and Kent State Sports announcer Jeff Kurtz.

IN A FLASH: Honoring A Legendary Alumnus

Legendary baseball great and Kent State alumnus, Thurman Munson was honored with a statue and dedication ceremony at Kent State's Schoonover Stadium. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , Sports , Baseball , Intercollegiate Athletics , Alumni

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Women's Lacrosse vs Detroit Mercy 2025

IN A FLASH: Flying Through Their Season

With only one month left in their regular season the Golden Flashes Women's Lacrosse team's schedule includes two more games at home an a road trip to Akron. 

Tags: Sports , Intercollegiate Athletics , Community Impact

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2025 MAC Tournament - KSU vs Miami

IN A FLASH: Another Flash-tastic Season!

The Kent State Golden Flashes men's and women's basketball teams gave their fans nothing to be mad (angry) about this March! Both teams ended their exceptional regular season play and continued on to play in the Mid-America Conference Tournament at Cleveland's Rocket Arena. The men's team also went on to play in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT). 

Tags: Sports , Nationally Distinctive , Mens Basketball , Women's Basketball , Intercollegiate Athletics

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Antonio Gates at HOF

Kent State Alumnus Antonio Gates Takes First Steps Toward Enshrinement

Kent State University alumnus Antonio Gates has begun his journey to football immortality, recently visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, to meet with officials and begin preparations for his enshrinement. The former basketball standout at Kent State will become just the second Golden Flash to earn a gold jacket, joining linebacker Jack Lambert who was enshrined in 1990.

Tags: University News , Sports , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Alumni , Nationally Distinctive , Intercollegiate Athletics

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Women's basketball vs. Akron 2025

IN A FLASH: Zapping The Zips

Kent State’s Golden Flashes women’s basketball team celebrated 50 years of women’s basketball with “gold-out” game victory over their arch-rivals, the Akron Zips. 

Tags: Sports , Women's Basketball , Community Impact , Intercollegiate Athletics , MAC

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CSI Tumbler Promo

Attend January Events on Campus for a Chance to Win!

After winter break, Kent State University’s Center for Student Involvement is welcoming students back to campus and on-campus events with a chance to win a Kent State tumbler. 

Tags: Student Life , Center for Student Involvement , Students First , Intercollegiate Athletics , Student Organizations , Featured Story

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Marching Flashes in the Halloween Spirit

IN A FLASH: Marching Golden Flashes in the Halloween Spirit

Some members of the Kent State Marching Golden Flashes showed their Halloween spirit this week as they donned costumes for their practice session on the field near the corner of Main Street and Horning Road. 

Tags: Student Life , Nationally Distinctive , Marching Golden Flashes , Intercollegiate Athletics , Fall Semester

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