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MEDIA ADVISORY: More Than 450 Students From 10 Northeast Ohio Counties to Showcase Research, Compete in 2026 Regional Science Day at Kent State

More than 450 students in grades 5-12 from public and private schools and homeschools will exhibit science projects and compete in the Ohio Academy of Science’s 2026 Regional Science Day on Saturday, March 21, at Kent State University. 

IN A FLASH: A Celebration and Welcome at the CUDC

Networking, a gallery exhibit and a new director were all part of a celebratory event at Kent State's Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative on Feb. 24.

International Artist Adam Nathaniel Furman to Headline Kent State Events, Launch ‘Productive Exuberance’ Exhibition in Collaboration With Architecture and Fashion Students

London-based designer and artist Adam Nathaniel Furman, celebrated for his vibrant approach to space, color and identity, visits Kent State University for a lineup of events this March as part of the Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series.

Kent State Program Trains Mental Health Advocates Nationwide

The A.I.D. training — which stands for Awareness,  Interaction, and Direction — was created in 2019 by the Center for Public Policy and Health in the College of Public Health, teaches participants how to recognize signs of mental distress, engage in compassionate and effective conversations with someone who may be struggling and connect that person with the resources they need.

Kenisha Chisholm, ’20: Finding Purpose Through Nutrition

Kenisha Chisholm, ’20, came to Kent State with a clear sense of purpose influenced by her life experience, persistence and desi

Kent State Community Called to Serve as Poll Workers for May 5 Election

With Ohio's May 5 election approaching, the Portage County Board of Elections is facing a significant shortfall of poll workers, and a Kent State emerita professor is calling on the university community to step up and fill the gap.

Flash Focus: Rushitha and Ruhitha Chinchalapu

Meet Rushitha and Ruhitha Chinchalapu, twins from India, both pursuing their master's in business analytics. As they are in the same graduate program, the sisters reflect on how being twins has contributed to their experience at Kent State University.  

Students Find Their Place to Thrive at Kent State

Being a new student at a university can be a huge transition for some. Finding their "fit" and a sense of belonging can be essential to their academic and personal success. Knowing this, Kent State's student organizations, activities, events and recreational services offer students opportunities to de-stress, connect, build networks and find friends for life. 

Kent State’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative Awarded NEA Grant to Create Temporary Winter Art Installations on Lower Level of Cleveland’s Veterans Memorial Bridge

Kent State University’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative has received a $20,000 award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) through the Grants for Arts Projects program. The funding will support wintertime temporary art installations and a public event on Cleveland’s Veterans Memorial Bridge as part of the NEA’s America250 initiative.

Statewide Tornado Drill to Be Conducted Wednesday, March 18

Ohio is conducting a statewide tornado drill at 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18. Kent State University will be participating in this test.

Kent State Remembers May 4, 1970, With 56th Commemoration

This year’s May 4 Commemoration, to be held May 1-4, 2026, will include special remembrances of John Cleary, one of the nine wounded students, and Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Sociology, who served as a faculty marshal during the campus shootings and worked tirelessly to ensure that the legacy of May 4 would endure. 

New Study Reveals How High-Altitude Birds Adapt to Life on the 'Roof of the World'

Women’s Basketball Head Coach Todd Starkey Departing, Fran Recchia Named Seventh Head Coach

Kent State Vice President and Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond announced that women's basketball head coach Todd Starkey will depart for another coaching opportunity and is naming associate head coach Fran Recchia as the program's seventh head coach.

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IN A FLASH: E-Cycle for Sustainability

E-Cycling is recycling for sustainable disposal of unwanted electronics. Kent State's E-Cycle Drive is happening 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m every Wednesday in March.

'Studying Is Fun’ – Brothers Spend Spring Break Hitting the Books as Medical College Admission Test Looms

While many students spent the spring break traveling or having fun in the sun, twin brothers Ray and Will Maynard spent the week studying.

Golden Flashes to Play in NIT

Kent State Men's Basketball (24-19) has punched their ticket to the 2026 National Invitation Tournament. The Golden Flashes will play on the road at Illinois State University on Wednesday, March 18. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. This following a strong season that saw the blue and gold reach the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinal.

Flashes Fall in MAC Semifinals

The Kent State Men's Basketball team's run to a MAC Championship came to an end, as the team fell to Akron 75-68 in the MAC Semifinals in Cleveland, Ohio.

Could Iron and Zinc Be the Missing Key to Cleaner Rivers and a Healthier Lake Erie?

A new study led by Kent State’s David Costello finds that trace metals — not just nitrogen and phosphorus — frequently limit biological productivity in freshwater streams, with implications for waterways across Northeast Ohio and beyond.

International Artist Adam Nathaniel Furman to Headline Kent State Events, Launch ‘Productive Exuberance’ Exhibition in Collaboration With Architecture and Fashion Students

Adam Nathaniel Furman, a London-based designer and artist celebrated for his vibrant approach to space, color and identity, will visit Kent State University for a lineup of events this March as part of the Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series.

Kent State Professor’s Policy Brief on Africa’s Development Recognized by the Office of Ghana’s President

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IN A FLASH: The Fog of Midterms

Foggy days on campus are a sign that warmer temperatures and springtime weather are on the way.

Flashes Fall to Top-Seeded Miami in MAC Tournament Quarterfinals

Kent State lost to top-seeded Miami, 65-58, in a Mid-American Conference Women's Basketball Tournament quarterfinal contest at Rocket Arena on Wednesday.

Captain Allen Maurer’s Love of Flying Shaped Generations of Kent State Aviators

For Captain Allen “Al” Maurer, '73, flying was never only a career. It was a lifelong passion he shared freely with others.

Long after building a distinguished aviation career, Maurer remained a familiar presence at Kent State University Airport, where he encouraged student pilots, shared lessons from decades in the flight deck and made time for anyone eager to learn.

Growing Through Friendship, Faith and Fulfillment

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Ashtabula Graduate Turns Addiction, Cancer and Loss Into a Story Worth Sharing

When Michael Bugary looks at his first published book, "The Disease of Me", he still feels a little surprised. “I was reading the final edit and thought, ‘Who wrote this?’” he said with a laugh.

School of Fashion to Induct Fern Mallis Into Hall of Fame

Kent State University’s School of Fashion announces it will induct Fern Mallis into its prestigious Fashion Hall of Fame, recognizing her transformative impact on the American fashion industry and her enduring role in shaping what the world now knows as New York Fashion Week.

Thirty years of data reveal major declines in lady beetles and their pest-fighting power in Midwestern farmland

A new study led by researchers at Kent State University and Michigan State University finds that populations of lady beetles, important n

IN A FLASH: Paintings and Paws

Happy wags and “happy, little brushstrokes” came together at Bob Ross Paint Night inside Oscar Ritchie Hall.

From Undecided to Unstoppable

Kent State University graduate Emma Sherrie, '09, always had a feeling she would study anthropology, but still she took the time to check out all the other options available before finally settling on her original plan. Kent State’s Exploratory Program, which helps undecided students sample different disciplines before committing to a major, was a key part of Sherrie’s experience, and the main reason she chose Kent State in the first place.

Success Continues for Kent State’s Groundbreaking Student Life Study

Nearly 10% of all Kent State University undergraduates are participating in the groundbreaking Kent State Student Life Study, providing the university with concrete information about what it’s like to be a modern-day college student.

Breaking Bread to Build Community and Inspire Conversation

"Dinner with Friends," as an in-person revival of a previously virtual event, brought together students, faculty and staff for an evening of engaging discussion. 

IN A FLASH: Decidedly Positive Chemical Reactions

The chemistry was perfect when young minds from Kent State's Child Development Center visited the university's chemistry labs for fun and educational demonstrations.

Remembering Lou Holtz, '59

Lou Holtz, a Kent State University alumnus who became one of college football's most successful and charismatic coaches, leading the University of Notre Dame to a national championship and six different programs to bowl games during his storied career, has died. He was 89. 

Flash Focus: Tatiana Placer

Meet Tatiana Placer, a graduate student pursuing her master’s in architecture and design at Kent State University. Placer was born in Germany on a U.S. military base and was raised mostly in Orlando, Florida. Growing up in a Puerto Rican household, her upbringing was deeply rooted in the Puerto Rican diaspora.  

Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Establishment of Digital Engineering Design Center

Kent State University’s Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the Digital Engineering Design Center within the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, positioning the university as a regional and national leader in digital engineering education, research and workforce development.