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Record Five Golden Flashes to Compete at Tokyo Olympics
Five Kent State University graduates will compete at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics over the coming weeks, breaking the school’s previous record of four Olympians at the Munich Games in 1972.
Fashion Design Alumna Wears Her Heart on Her Sleeve
Kelsi McCafferty, ’16, was laid off from her full-time job at FOUNT Leather Goods in December 2020 because of the pandemic, but that didn
Educators Reflect on Powerful Experiences During May 4 Summer Workshop
Educators from across the country recently attended the weeklong, virtual 2021 Landmarks of American History and Culture workshop, “Making Meaning of May 4: The 1970 Kent State Shootings in U.S. History,” which has been made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Program Offers Incarcerated Individuals a Chance to Reenter the Community With a Degree
Beginning this fall, Kent State University at Trumbull will offer Trumbull Correctional Institution incarcerated individuals a chance to complete a Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies (BTAS).
Kent State’s Center for Adult and Veteran Services Racks Up Another Award
Kent State University has landed a spot on the list of top schools for military-connected students according to the 2021 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges.
Julius Payne Hosts and Serves as Guest on Ohio Department Of Higher Education Podcast
When Julius Payne, Program Coordinator for the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS), was recently approac
Client Profile: Niara Johnson
A client who knows that she wants to achieve and strives towards those goals everyday.
Kent State Announces Full Attendance for 2021 Fall Sports Season
Kent State University Athletics has announced all sports facilities, including Dix Stadium, the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center) and Murphy-Mellis Field, will be at full capacity for the fall 2021 sport season.
Siena: Medieval Majesty
Travel through the unique and beautiful city of Siena, Italy, exploring all the major stops.
The Allegory of Good and Bad Government
Discover the meaning behind a famous 14th century artwork in Siena, Italy.
Kent State Wins Two Awards in Campus Race to Zero Waste Contest
The National Wildlife Federation recently awarded Kent State University first place in two categories from the 2021 Campus Race to Zero Waste competition: Zero Waste and Electronics Recycling – Total Pounds Recycled.
Kent Blossom Music Festival Announces Return of In-Person Concerts for 2021
Kent Blossom Music Festival returns July 14 in a blended format with four live, in-person concerts as well as virtual educational programming for a select group of invited young artists.
Kent State Professor Donates His Time as Volunteer Pilot
Joe Murray Ph.D., an associate professor in Kent State University’s School of Media and Journalism, recentl
Kent State Alumna and Army Neuroscientist Hopes to Become Astronaut
Kent State Alumna, Allison Brager, Ph.D., is pursuing her lifelong dream to become an astronaut.
Kent State Student Donates Part of Liver to Help Parish Priest
Earlier this year, Kent State University student Anna Clark donated part of her liver to a local parish priest that she
Aeronautics Professor Shares Ideas on Airport Ground Transportation
Whether hailing a taxi or using an app to call an Uber or Lyft, travelers are best served when airports collaborate with a variety of tra
Kira Krivosh, ’05
Kira Krivosh, ’05, serves small but mighty community members in her new role as magistrate.
Porthouse Season Continues with "BKLYN the Musical," July 8-24
Porthouse Theatre's 2021 Season continues with "BKLYN the Musical," running July 8-24.
Kent State Receives National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grant
Kent State University is one of 61 organizations nationwide – and one of four organizations in Ohio – to be awarded a 2021-2022 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read grant. The university’s $20,000 grant will support the Big Read Northeast Ohio, a community reading program and related events focusing on “An American Sunrise” by Poet Laureate Joy Harjo from October 2021 through May 2022.
Dean of Kent State’s College of Business Administration Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award
Deborah F. Spake, Ph.D., dean of Kent State University’s College of Business Administration, has been named a 2021 recipient of the American Marketing Association (AMA) Marketing for Higher Education Special Interest Group (Higher Ed SIG) Lifetime Achievement Award.
Fraternities and Sororities Shine in the Face of Pandemic
The philosophy of Fraternity and Sorority Life at Kent State University is that each strives to be the best community in the country by encompassing a nurturing and inclusive environment for everyone to call home. You can add doing great things for the community to the list.
Kent State Graduate Grows Successful Business She Founded as a Student
Grace Irvin-Dillard of Bedford, Ohio, who graduated from Kent State University in May 2021 with a degree in entrepreneurship, has already built a successful business from the ground up while still a student.
A History Of Pride: Six Questions With Ken Ditlevson – Director Of Kent State’s LGBTQ+ Center
Kent State's history of support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) community is well docu
Porthouse Theatre Offers Buy One, Get One Free Tickets for Kent State Faculty and Staff
Porthouse Theatre is thrilled to announce a special Buy One, Get One Free offer for tickets for Kent State faculty and staff for the rema
How Dolores Noll Helped Kent State Come Out of the Closet
Born five decades ago as the Kent Gay Liberation Front at Kent State University, PRIDE! Kent is the country’s oldest continuously operating LGBTQ student organizations. This campus organization owes its existence in large part to the boldness and courage of one person, Dolores Noll, Ph.D.
Student Spotlight - Trans Artists
During Pride Month in June, people around the country recognize activists and members of the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
Student Mental Health Visioning Puts Well-Being Of Students In Focus
As the pandemic raged on throughout 2020, a plan was already in the works to better serve students' mental health.
Samory Uiki Fraga, ’19
Samory Uiki Fraga, ’19, began track at eight years old and has been on the run ever since.
Kent State Installs Bronze Markers to Honor Nine Students and Identify Where They Were Wounded on May 4, 1970
New bronze markers identify the locations where nine students were wounded when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on May 4, 1970, during an anti-war demonstration.
From Kent to Cleveland: The Importance Of DE&I
The words “diversity,” “equity” and “inclusion” are all terms that are oftentimes used interchangeably when referring to soci
Kent State Trustees Approve Addition to College of Aeronautics and Engineering Building
The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved an addition to the Aeronautics and Engineering Building, home of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering that opened in spring 2015, during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, June 23.
Art and Hope Intersect: Kent State and University of Arizona Launch Global Vaccine Poem Project
Update: The Global Vaccine Poem project is finding success with more than 1,900 submissions so far from more than 100 countries. The project is a collaboration between the Wick Poetry Center and the University of Arizona Poetry Center.
Kent State Announces One-of-a-Kind Flashes Go Further Scholarship Program Covering More Costs to Help Students Graduate
Kent State University President Todd Diacon announced a massive, first-of-its-kind new student aid program that focuses on getting even more Kent State Golden Flashes to graduation, and beyond.
Client Profile: David Cameron
A client who embraces the idea of "When you're ready the opportunity appears"
Live Theatre Returns to Porthouse with "Quilters"
Porthouse Theatre is thrilled to bring live, in-person theatre back to Northeast Ohio and Kent State University with the first production
Kent State Community Will Celebrate Juneteenth With a Jubilee of Fun Activities, History and Networking
Juneteenth Jubilee will include vendors, a live DJ, dancing and mingling with those in the Kent community.