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In May 1975, the Eagles' performance at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (then known as Memorial Gym) represented one of the most high-profile concerts held at Kent State University and drew particular attention because of its timing on the eve of the fifth anniversary of the May 4 shootings.

As part of the Art Without Limits event, students in the School of Art shared their creations in an art sale.

A bachelor’s degree in User Experience Design (UXD) is the newest offering in Kent State University’s College of Communication and Information (CCI), aimed at training graduates for one of the fastest-growing career fields.

Meet Derrick Tindimwebwa, a sophomore construction management major from Kampala, Uganda, whose family ties led him to Kent State where he's building community and managing connections between the university and the community.

Students who won first - and second-place for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) were announced on Oct. 25 at a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium. 

Hoping that their small strides will raise money for the center, children from Kent State’s Child Development Center walked on the Kent Campus for their annual two-day Walk-a-thon event.

While most people his age were settled in their careers, 50-year-old Ron Sonedecker was learning to direct, winning awards and swapping computer code for camera shots. Enrolling at Kent State in 2023, the junior digital media production major has taken a long journey to get where he feels he belongs. 

Jennifer Mapes, an assistant professor of geography at Kent State University, developed an interactive mapping project that reimagines how people connect with the places they live. 

Cute and cuddly animal companions joined in the celebration of Flash the Mascot's birthday at Kent State Homecoming 2025.

Kent State University’s Center for Adult and Veteran Services enhances the experiences of adult, military-connected, and parenting students both in and out of the classroom. This June, Cassandra Pegg-Kirby became the associate director of adult and parenting student engagement for the center, leading to a renewed effort of support.

When the Kent State Golden Flashes football team took the field on Saturday, Oct. 11, fans at Dix Stadium looked to the sky as a Kent State Alta X drone released the official game ball before kickoff. The successful drop marked a first for Kent State and a milestone for the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.

Spectacular sunshine, fun activities, a new parade route, visiting alumni and a decisive win at Dix Stadium make Kent State's 2025 Homecoming/Flash's Birthday Bash a memorable experience for everyone.

The first thing you will learn about brothers Will and Ray Maynard is that they are twins –  not identical in looks, but in nearly all other aspects.

This fall, 4,023 first-year students joined the Kent Campus, marking the fourth time in five years that an incoming class has surpassed 4,000. The Class of 2029 brings a vibrant mix of experiences, perspectives and aspirations, poised to shape the future of the university and beyond.

 Kent State delivered a decisive homecoming performance, shutting down Massachusetts 42-6.

Kent State University held its annual Homecoming celebration Saturday, drawing alumni, students and community members to campus for a day of festivities centered around this year's "Flash's Birthday Bash" theme.

From full-time positions to seasonal internship opportunities, Kent State University students and alumni explored their career options and networked with professionals to learn more about future possibilities at the internship and job fair.

 Ivory Kendrick, Kent State University’s undergraduate student body president, was recently featured on an episode of the “Sound of Ideas” on Ideastream Public Media to talk about his role in providing free harm reduction supplies to people in the community.

Even the skies were reflecting blue and gold as a supermoon glowed above Flashbash, kicking off Homecoming Week at Kent State.