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Former Golden Flash Julian Edelman Shows his Pride for the Blue and Gold on Instagram

Julian Edelman is at it again. The former Golden Flash and Super Bowl LIII MVP again showed his Kent State pride on social media.

Flashes Take Care of Flashes Through Online Meditation Classes

Meditative practices are bringing the Kent State community together, even from the comfort of their own home. Kent State of Wellness has moved its Meditation Across Campus sessions online, in an effort to continue the sessions despite the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Kent State Students Will Cook Up Innovation and Collaboration in New Kitchen

A new Innovation Teaching Kitchen in the heart of the Design Innovation Hub will give students a top-notch facility to learn food preparation techniques and host competitions.

Kent State to Hold Virtual Commencement for Spring Graduates

Kent State University today announced that it will recognize the accomplishments of its Spring Class of 2020 with a virtual commencement recognition ceremony taking place on the originally scheduled commencement date.

Coronavirus 'fingerprints’ shows virus RNA travels on shoes -- but that doesn’t mean the floor is contagious

10 Questions With David Hassler, Director of the Wick Poetry Center

David Hassler is the director of the Wick Poetry Center, where he oversees the local and national Wick projects, works with students and collaborates with other programs across campus. We asked him 10 questions about Kent, Kent State, poetry and, of course, how he's keeping himself — and the Kent State Community — busy during the pandemic.

Kent State and Gov. DeWine Encourage Students to Stay Home

Kent State University students have the chance to share why it is important to them to stay home and help stop the spread of COVID-19 with the #StayHomeOhioKSU initiative.

Kent State Geauga Campus BSN Program Graduate to Serve as Nurse in New York City Hospital to Help Combat COVID-19

Kent State University Geauga Campus Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program 2018 graduate Bailey Hill has been selected by The Cleve

INTERNSHIP PREPARES HONORS STUDENT FOR FUTURE CAREER

Alumni Spotlight - Nicole Barille

The journey towards a professional career in the arts is different for everyone.

Alumni Raise Money for Meals for Essential Workers, Aid for Struggling Restaurants

A Kent State University alumnus is teaming up with local restaurants and other alumni and friends to help raise money to provide meals to frontline workers battling the COVID-19 pandemic in Northeast Ohio.

HONORS STUDENT ANTICIPATES UPCOMING INTERNSHIP

Rachel Karas, an Honors College junior majoring in journalism with a minor in photojournalism,

INTERNSHIP MERGES COURSEWORK AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Evan Harms, an Honors College senior majoring in environmental studies with minors in park management

INTERNSHIP ILLUMINATES HONORS STUDENT'S CAREER PATH

Elise Rickert, an Honors College junior graduating in December 2020 from Greenville, PA,

Recipient of the Graduate Student Senate (GSS) International Travel Award - Zoltan Karaszi

Summer/Fall 2020 recipent of the Graduate Student Senate (GSS) International Travel Award was granted to Zoltan Karaszi!

Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Special Graduate Surcharge Rate for Non-Ohio Residents

Non-Ohio students now have a new incentive to stay in Ohio for graduate school. During a special meeting conducted electronically Thursday, the Kent State University Board of Trustees approved the near elimination of the additional charge for out-of-state tuition for new graduate students who have earned an undergraduate degree from an Ohio institution of higher education.

We Haven't Hit the Peak Yet - Dr. Tara Smith Discusses What's Ahead for COVID-19

Tara C. Smith, Ph.D., a professor of epidemiology from Kent State's College of Public Health, discussed the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19 and what's ahead for our state and country during a recent conversation on Facebook Live. 

Kent State University’s Design Innovation Initiative Uses Creativity to Help Medical Professionals Fight COVID-19

A team of 25 faculty, staff and students use innovation and creativity to help health professionals in Northeast Ohio protect themselves from COVID-19. 

Materials Science Research Receives Grant for New X-ray Scattering Instrument

Kent State University’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute soon will be home to a new X-ray scattering instrument capable of examining materials in scales from as small as a fraction of a nanometer to as large as several micrometers.

Materials Science Research Receives Grant for New X-ray Scattering Instrument

Kent State University’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute soon will be home to a new X-ray scattering instrument capable of examining materials in scales from as small as a fraction of a nanometer to as large as several micrometers.

Molded Fiber Glass Foundation Makes $100,000 Gift to Create Scholarship Program at Kent State Ashtabula

Continuing along tradition of local community support and a desire to positively impact educational opportunities locally, Molded Fiber Glass Companies are announcing a $100,000 commitment by the MFG Foundation to support student scholarships at Kent State University at Ashtabula.

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UNIQUE INTERNSHIP TAKES HONORS STUDENT TO NEW YORK

Mathew Blasio, an Honors College junior musical theatre major with a dance minor from Cleveland, Ohio,

INTERNSHIPS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

For college students in many areas of study, an internship experience may be a requirement for graduation from their program or an otherw

LOU RAFFIS RECOGNIZED AS DISTINGUISHED HONORS ALUMNUS

Lou Raffis, a 1981 graduate of Kent State University’s Honors College, was recently announced as the recipient

WILLIAM PERRINE RECOGNIZED AS DISTINGUISHED HONORS FACULTY

William Perrine, a senior lecturer of fashion design and merchandising in The Fashion School a

ADVISORY: Special Kent State University Board of Trustees Meeting, April 9

The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 9.

Nuclear Physics Researchers Publish Atom-Smashing Symmetry Experiment Results in Top-Tier Journal

Nuclear physics researchers at Kent State University and all over the world have been searching for violations of the fundamental symmetries in the universe for decades. Much like the “Big Bang” (approximately 13.8 billion years ago), but on a tiny scale, they briefly recreate the particle interactions that likely existed microseconds into the formation of our universe which also likely now exist in the cores of neutron stars.

Porthouse Theatre Cancels 2020 Season in Response to COVID-19

In accordance with the order of Ohio Department of Health director Amy Acton, M.D.

Brain Health Research Institute Director Reflects on His First Year

Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D., was named the inaugural director of Kent State University’s Brain Health Research Institute in January 2019. We asked him to share his thoughts after a year on campus and much activity within the institute.

Watch Dr. Jeffrey Hess, ’87, on "Today"

Kent State students, faculty, staff and alumni are doing great things during the COVID-19 crisis. Alumnus, Dr.

Kent State Tuscarawas Alumni Making a Difference, Named TuscHeroes

Several Kent State University at Tuscarawas alumni have recently been named TuscHeroes, as they are making a difference in the community

Seven Kent State Student-Athletes Named MAC Distinguished Scholar Athlete

At Kent State, a student-athlete’s day typically starts around 6 a.m. with practice or lifting. Then they attend team meetings or a cryotherapy session or study tables. After all that, it’s finally time for class, where these students have to maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 to keep the cumulative team GPA on track. It’s exhausting just to read all that.

Kent State Intends to Offer In-State Tuition for Graduate Programs to Out-of-State Residents

Out-of-state residents who have earned a bachelor’s degree in Ohio will soon be able to save on tuition for graduate programs at Kent State University thanks to a new in-state tuition option offered by the university.

Tankersley, Hylton Discuss Ways Students Can Be Successful and Stay Connected During Remote Learning

Kent State Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., and Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., discussed ways that students can make the most of remote classes while still benefiting from student services during a recent appearance on Facebook Live. Both answered live questions and discussed such areas as summer class schedules, support for struggling students and staying healthy.

Represent Kent State With Virtual Video Call Backgrounds

While Kent State faculty, staff, students and alumni are working and learning from home, they can show their #FlashesForever spirit during video calls.