Hopping Into the Shoes of Student Organizations

New series will showcase ​how on-campus groups help Golden Flashes connect with each other and build community with fellow students.

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

From the Flash Activities Board to Kent State’s ranked dodgeball team, students can find a unique community that makes Kent State feel like home.  

For most students who are new to Kent State, Blastoff is their first opportunity to meet student organizations and clubs and network with other like-minded students. This annual event allows groups to set up tables for the evening and meet potential new members. To kick off the semester, Kent State Today talked with members of just a few of those student organizations and clubs during Blastoff.  

Take a look at the video below to hear how students would describe their organizations and clubs.  

While the students in this video describe their organizations and clubs in a couple of words, there is a lot more to say about these student groups.  

In its new series “Club Hopping,” Kent State Today will be showcasing some student organizations and clubs through interviews with their members. Follow along on Kent State’s social channels with extended stories on Kent State Today. 

POSTED: Thursday, September 3, 2026 11:57 AM
Updated: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 10:26 AM
WRITTEN BY:
Ethan Lachinski
PHOTO CREDIT:
Bob Christy and Derek Galperin