En Kent somos todos familia, In Kent we are all family

DEI has spearheaded a series of initiatives designed to offer culturally and linguistically appropriate support to students, faculty and

The Student Multicultural Center Celebrates 50 Years at Kent State University

Beginning in the fall of 1968, the Office of Minority Affairs was created within the Human Relations Center to serve as a liaison with an

Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies, Landon Hancock receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to the Republic of Korea for his project ‘Building Bridges for Peace’ at Kyung Hee University’s Graduate Institute of Peace Studies

New Edited Book on Local Peacebuilding by School of Peace and Conflict Studies Associate Professor Landon Hancock

The School of Peace and Conflict Studies is proud to announce the publication of 

Kent State Receives First LEED Platinum Recognition for New Architecture Building

A green roof, a geothermal heating and cooling system that is 300 percent more eff

Kent State Police Encourage Students to Wait2TXT

Did you know that if you are driving and have a passenger, are eating or drinking and send a text, your chances of crashing increase by 1,139 percent?

Alumnus Dr. George R. Newkome Awards $1 Million Gift for Endowed Professorship in Materials Science at Kent State

George R.

Kent State University to Plan for 50th Commemoration of May 4, 1970

The tragic events that occurred on the campus of Kent State University on May 4, 1970, where four students lost their lives and nine othe

How an Icebreaker Exercise Turned Into a Global Experience

Mariah Gray left her comfort zone, lived in the present and ventured where she never dreamed of going. Learn how this biology/pre-medicine major discovered new perspective 8000 miles from home.

Clone of KSU Collections

Herrick Conservatory  

KSU Collections

School of Art Collection

Room 144, Center for the Visual Arts

The Kent State School of Art Collection starte

What is on Your Summer Reading List?

The sun is shining, the temperature is rising and school is out.

Sandy's Scrapbook

When Sandy Scheuer was killed on her way to class on May 4, 1970, she was a junior speech therapy major and honors student, a member of A

New College and Career Academies

List Girl

Economic Engine

Partners in Progress: (above) Kent City Manager Dave Ruller and Kent State President Beverly Warren discuss the universi

Presidential Perspectives

The Road Ahead

We intend to create a more beautiful, walkable environment that will

Passion, Purpose and the Power of Paint

This entrepreneur major utilizes paint brushes, vibrant colors and an unrestrained imagination to transform the human body into astounding works of art.

Pathway to Peace

Pacifique Niyonzima lost most of his family during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Now he is earning a graduate degree in higher education administration at Kent State so he can give back to his native country.

By Pacifique Niyonzima as told to Jan Senn / Kent State Magazine

Rock Stars

Nathan and Liz Yokum, cofounders of Rock Mill Climbing and Rock Candy Holds, are entrepreneurs who are making it to the top of the indoor climbing industry.  

By Chris Horne / Kent State Magazine

Kent State Nursing Student Takes Graduation by Storm

Debra Thomas wanted to be a nurse to help people, but she was the one who ended up in need after two hurricanes hit her home in the Caribbean.

Faculty, Students Travel to Prague to Present at International Communication Association Conference

A mix of faculty and students from the Kent State University School of Communication Studies (COMM) will present their latest research du

Roe Green Foundation Makes $2.2 Million Gift to Fund Visiting Director Series at Kent State

“With the support of the Roe Green Foundation, the university will continue to serve Roe’s vision and honor her legacy with creative excellence,” said John Crawford-Spinelli, dean of the College of the Arts at Kent State.

Updated University Statement Regarding Open Carry of Deadly Weapons

We realize some in our community may have become concerned following media coverage of a recent graduate who posted a photo holding a rif

School of Communication Studies Welcomes 135 New Alumni to its Family

“I’m Batman!”

A Quiet Place to Reflect: Memory of Kent State Student Taylor Pifer Honored

Thanks to the benevolence of others, friends and family can now have a seat on a swing beside Rockwell Hall, and quietly reflect on fallen Kent State fashion major, Taylor Pifer, who had a tremendous impact on their lives.

Actor Michael Keaton Gives Advice to Graduating Kent State Students, Ends Remarks With Memorable Movie Line “I’m Batman”

Take chances. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Seek your authentic self.

Dr. David Kaplan, Elected Vice President of AAG

Dr. David Kaplan has been elected Vice President of the American Association of Geographers (AAG) for 2018-2019. Dr.

NSF-supported research at the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute: Liquid crystals command swimming bacteria

NSF sponsored research at the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute: Controlled placement of colloids by patterns liquid crystals

NSF sponsored research at the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute: Controlled placement of colloids by patterns liquid crystals

Golden Flashes Make Record-Breaking Impact During 2018 Alumni Day of Service

More Golden Flashes than ever before participated in Kent State's 10th annual Alumni Day of Service, making a tremendous difference in their communities across the country.

Alumnus Dr. George R. Newkome Awards $1 Million Gift for Kent State Endowed Professorship in Materials Science

"We are so pleased they recognize and appreciate Kent State’s upward trajectory in advanced materials science and have chosen to support the recruitment and retention of talented faculty members.” - former Kent State President, Beverly J. Warren.

Alumnus Dr. George R. Newkome Awards $1 Million Gift for Endowed Professorship in Materials Science at Kent State

George R.

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