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IN A FLASH: A Snowy Start
The first week of Spring Semester 2026 ended with colder temperatures and a snowstorm.
Shaping Student Futures One Pathway at a Time
Fostering Pathways for Bright Futures is an innovative program within Kent State's University Outreach and Engagement that provides academic, emotional and social support while connecting young people to opportunities in higher education. It's making a real impact for students.
Golden Flash, Cleveland Browns Fan of the Year is Super Bowl Bound
Every Sunday that the Browns play away, Kent State alumnus Kyle Kovach, cooks a dish based on the city the Browns are facing, reflecting his motto: “In order to beat the team, you have to eat the team.” Meet the 2025 Cleveland Browns Fan of the Year.
Kent State Nursing Students Fine-Tune Skills with AI-Powered VR Simulation
The College of Nursing has introduced AI-powered virtual reality (VR) simulation – a first-of-its-kind application in nursing education that standardizes clinical practice while giving each student individualized feedback on their performance.
Kent State Closed Jan. 19 for MLK Day
The university will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 29 in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
From Introverted Freshman to Confident Resident Surgeon
When Tom Sonnanstine V transferred to Kent State University as a second-semester freshman from Dublin, Ohio, he was recovering from a hip
Golden Eagles Athletics Scores Successful 2025 Fall Semester
A Message from Kent State Tuscarawas Interim Athletic Director Dakota Wright
Flash Focus: Jordan Anamasi
Meet Jordan Anamasi, a senior environmental studies major with a minor in park management from Avon, Ohio, whose passions have grown for and through her experiences with nature.
Convenience and Connection Drive Thriving Campus Life
Kent State University is experiencing a healthy demand for on-campus housing as more students recognize the benefits of living in the heart of campus. For many students, it is not just about the proximity to campus and classes but also the connection.
IN A FLASH: Have a WINTERBLAST This Weekend!
WinterBlast 2026, presented by Flashes Activities Board (FAB) will blast off at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Jan. 17.
Community Health Worker Supervisor Earns Certificate at Kent State
Graciela Alvarez Leon, a community health worker supervisor at the Cleveland Clinic, knows how life-changing support can be. “It’s about building trust and making sure patients know they’re not alone,” Leon said.
Commuting with Confidence
My name is Sam Nichols, and I am a third-year Special Edu
Kent State biologists build genomic roadmap to study how birds adapt to thin mountain air
How do animals cope when oxygen levels suddenly drop?
KSU Mobile for Flashes on the Go
Keeping up with Kent State University's campus, classes and events can be a challenge. However, the updated Kent State University mobile app (KSU Mobile) has a new refreshing look that makes it more user-friendly and tailored to both student, faculty and staff needs.
IN A FLASH: Welcome to Spring Semester 2026!
On Jan. 12, the Spring Semester began at Kent State, across the university's entire eight-campus system in Ohio and Kent State's other locations in the U.S. and around the world.
Six Golden Flashes Named to Crain's 20 in Their 20s List
Six talented Kent State alumni were among the changemarkers recognized in Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 20 in Their 20s. These leaders excel in their careers, impact their community and carry their Golden Flash pride wherever they go.
From Ice Age to Our Age
Allyson Tessin, Ph.D., assistant professor in Kent State University’s Department of Earth Sciences, has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Award to support her research on how the seafloor and ocean interact in rapidly changing Arctic environments.
The Shape of Things to Come
A new, temporary roundabout at the intersection of East Main Street and Horning Road has opened, showing how road improvements are beginning to take shape on the north side of Kent State University's Kent Campus.
Coach Senderoff Earns 300th Win as Golden Flashes Defeat Bowling Green
Kent State Men's Basketball (12-3) moved to 3-0 in Mid-American Conference play on Tuesday night, defeating the Bowling Green Falcons by a final score of 96-93.
POV: 'We Will Support Them Every Step of the Way'
POV shares insights from the Kent State University community on important topics. Liz Piatt, interim dean of University College, shares her journey as a first-generation college student and how faculty mentorship helped her discover a career path she didn't know existed — one that now allows her to support other first-generation students as they navigate their own transformative college experiences.
IN A FLASH: Keeping Campus Looking Great - and Safe!
During Winter Break and all throughout the year, in every season, the dedicated people of University Facilities Management work to keep all of Kent State's campuses running smoothly and looking great.
A Dazzling Gift: The KSU Museum Turns 40
Much like the establishment of Kent State University itself, the Kent State University Museum was also founded through a philanthropic gift.
IN A FLASH: Scenes From a Semester - Fall 2025
Student photographers working in University Communications and Marketing helped capture the moments and memories of Fall Semester 2025.
Kent State Closed Dec. 24-Jan. 4, University Offices Reopen Jan. 5
Kent State University will be closed from Dec. 24, 2025, through Jan. 4, 2026. University offices will reopen on Jan. 5, 2026.
Our Favorite Photos of 2025
Kent State Today showcases the university's most striking images from 2025, as captured by staff photographers Bob Christy, Rami Daud and Mike Rich, and their student colleagues, throughout a year of academic achievement, campus celebrations and student success.
IN A FLASH: Scenes From a Snowy Campus
The last weeks of Fall Semester 2025 at Kent State included the first significant snowfall of the season, finals week and Fall Commencement ceremonies for the final segment of the university's Class of 2025.
IN A FLASH: Flashes of Kindness
A flash of random kindness from a Kent State student turned around a university librarian's bad mood.
Kent State Adds Women's Wrestling
Kent State University announced today that women’s wrestling will become the athletics department’s 20th varsity sport, marking a historic addition to the Golden Flashes athletics lineup and a milestone for collegiate athletics in Ohio. Kent State becomes the first NCAA Division I institution in the state and fifth in the nation to sponsor women’s wrestling.
Two Degrees Completed, On His Way to His Third
Graduate student Delonte Goodman finished his fall semester at Kent State by successfully defending his master's thesis and receiving his master's degree. When he returns to campus in the spring, he will work as a teaching assistant as he begins his doctoral program.
Do Roundabouts Have You Going in Circles?
Whether you call them roundabouts or traffic circles, this increasingly popular feature on American roadways can have some drivers spinning. But while roundabouts are considered safer than traditional intersections for vehicle traffic, how safe are they for pedestrians?
Kent State Earns Perfect Score in State's Science of Reading Audit
The Ohio Department of Higher Education Science of Reading Audit of educator preparation programs found that Kent State University’s preservice teacher literacy coursework was deemed “in alignment” with a score of 100% and no mandatory recommendations for improvement.
Engineering Big Dreams at Kent State
Hi! My name is Ethan Boicey.
‘The Ramp Is Who We Are’
During the commencement ceremony for the Fall Class of 2025, Kent State President Todd Diacon discusses how commencement is more than the ceremony on the stage. “At commencement, the stage is where it’s at, but the ramp is who we are,” he said.
IN A FLASH: Scenes From Fall Commencement
Kent State University conferred degrees to more than 2,400 new graduates in Fall Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13 at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.
Six Golden Flashes Make Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 20 in Their 20s List
Six talented Kent State alumni were among the changemarkers recognized in