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Students Showcase Their Projects at the Undergraduate Symposium for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors

The Undergraduate Symposium for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors provides an opportunity for undergraduate students and recent graduates to showcase their hands-on involvement in research and creative endeavors to a larger audience. About 212 faculty mentors guided the student presenters in their endeavors.

Public Health Major Finds Purpose, Passion at Kent State

Ivory Kendrick, a senior public health major with a concentration in health administrative services, has always believed in the power of understanding and connecting with others. Scholarships played a crucial role in Ivory’s journey, providing him not just financial support, but also a reminder that others believe in his potential.

Perfect Matches for Kent State's Podiatric Medicine Students

March 20th was Match Day at Kent State’s College of Podiatric Medicine, and for the second year running, 100% of podiatric students got their dream matches for their preferred residency programs.

Kent State Junior Jasmine McCulley Joins Team USA for World Twirling Championships

For most of her life, Kent State junior visual communication design major Jasmine McCulley, has built her identity around community, the arts and competition, whether through The Touch of Gold Twirlers or competitive baton twirling. Sixteen years after she first picked up a baton, she will represent Team USA this August in Paris at the IBTF World Competition.

Seven College of Arts and Sciences Programs Earn National Rankings for Kent State in US News 2026 Best Graduate Schools

Kent State University’s College of Arts and Sciences has earned seven national rankings for the university in the new

Kentcore Spotlights Local Bands and Creative Student Media Talent

Coined as “music-driven media,” Black Squirrel Entertainment's Kentcore seeks to feature all types of local bands. Giving them a chance to not only show their work but also show their personalities too.

Continued Opportunities for Kent State Entrepreneurs through Funding from Burton D. Morgan Foundation

LaunchNET Kent State has received $290,000 in renewed funding from Burton D. Morgan Foundation. The funding will go toward LaunchNET operations, Morgan Startup Grants for entrepreneurs, and hosting an event as part of Rooted and Rising, a regional series for Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs. 

Peer Educators Bridge the Gap in Student Mental Health Support

For many students at Kent State University, talking about mental health or wellness can feel intimidating. But for those who connect with Certified Peer Educators, those conversations often start with something simple: another student who understands.

‘I Love This,’ How Summer Advantage Helped a First-Gen Student Find Her Path

When Yeshe Mulugeta arrived at Kent State University, she expected the transition to be challenging, but not overwhelming. Kent State’s Summer Advantage Program provides first-generation students with the award-winning support needed to overcome academic challenges and move forward with confidence. It helped turn things around for Mulugeta.

IN A FLASH: Flashes Supporting Flashes

In early April, a video of the Kent State Golden Flashes football team went viral when they cheered on the Golden Flashes softball team at a doubleheader against Bowling Green.

It's Kent State's Day of Giving

Be the hero in someone's story. April 14 is Kent State's 24-hour Day of Giving, part of Flashes Give Back Week, a weeklong celebration of all the ways Golden Flashes support our blue and gold communities. 

Meet the Green Woman of Kent State’s Front Campus

A beautiful, living sculpture changes with the seasons on Kent State University's historic front campus. 

Building a Career – And a Life – In New York City Fashion

A 2024 graduate from Kent State University's School of Fashion shares an update about her life after Kent State and beginning her exciting career in New York City. 

Kent State Engineering Professor with NASA Legacy Weighs in on Historic Artemis II Mission

As the world watched NASA's Artemis II mission complete a historic journey around the moon and back, one Kent State University professor had a unique vantage point — decades of firsthand experience at NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

Kent Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn

Half of the protected prairie surrounding Kent State University’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on April 24 to allow for new growth during the summer season.

Can a Smartphone App Help Student-Athletes Perform Better Under Pressure?

Student-athletes balance a demanding mix of pressures. Practices and games fill their schedules. Coursework competes for time.

IN A FLASH: Preparing For Disaster

When disaster strikes: Students at Kent State University at Trumbull received real world disaster training through a partnership with a local hospital.

Faculty filmmakers win Oscar-qualifying festival for short film featured at Cleveland International Film Festival

A short film co-directed by two Kent State University faculty members is eligible to submit to the Academy after winning Best Live Action Short Film at the Oscar-qualifying St. Louis Film Festival- and is now being featured at the Cleveland International Film Festival.

Flash Focus: Hannah Fletcher

Meet Hannah Fletcher, a senior history major and anthropology minor, from Ravenna, Ohio. This history major thrives on creating powerful connections between visitors and the stories that shaped a generation.

Kent State Earns 20 National Honors in US News 2026 Best Graduate Schools Rankings

U.S. News & World Report has named 20 Kent State University graduate programs among the nation’s best in its 2026 rankings, with seven programs placing in the top 100 nationally.

Kent State Partners with University in Kyrgyzstan to Combat Rising Breast Cancer Rates in Central Asia

Kent State University is partnering with Osh State University in Osh, Kyrgyzstan, to help reduce rising cancer rates in the Central Asian nation.

Learning to Lead with Purpose and Passion

My name is LaTaesia Snyder.

Internationally Recognized Artist Uses Color and Storytelling to Inspire Young Professionals

Adorned in bright colors and eye-catching patterns, Adam Nathaniel Furman, a London-based artist and designer, took the stage at The John Elliot Center for Architecture and Environmental Design’s Cene Lecture Hall to deliver “Productive Exuberance,” a lecture spanning his creative career as part of Kent State’s 2025-2026 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series. 

From Graphic Design to Groundbreaking Research

Laurie Ann Moennich, Ph.D., didn't arrive at Kent State University planning to change healthcare. She came to study graphic design. But Kent State had a way of opening doors she didn't even know existed.

Honors Student Strives to Make a Difference Across the Globe

Introducing Asadbek Masharipov, originally from Turkmenistan. He made the move to Kent State University, and is now a sophomore with a double major in international studies and communication studies. 

IN A FLASH: Education Abroad Photo and Video Contest

Kent State's Office of Global Education shared the international images captured by the winners of its 2025 Education Abroad Fall Photo/Video contest.

Ohio State Representative Derrick Hall sees pilot, Aeronautics programs up close during airport visit

Ohio State Representative Derrick Hall recently visited the Kent State University Airport, where he received an informational tour of the facilities hosted by College of Aeronautics and Engineering Dean Christina Bloebaum, Ph.D.

Where They Were on May 4, 1970

A future Kent State University president and a past Kent State administrator were serving at universities in Dayton and Texas on May 4, 1970, and had to find ways to manage student protests in reaction to the shootings.

How an International Alumna Designed Her Future at Kent State

Kent State graduate Luana Johnson highlights how the American Academy partnership and the university's elite design labs provided the professional access needed to launch a global career.

Student Support Is Tops in the Nation

IN A FLASH: Could It Be... Springtime?

Spring rain showers and warming temperatures are inspiring flowers and plants to bloom and students to enjoy spending more time outdoors.

City of Cleveland and Kent State Launch Initiative to Strengthen Police-Community Trust

Kent State University and the City of Cleveland have launched a new research and training initiative aimed at strengthening trust, collaboration and accountability between the Cleveland Division of Police and city residents. The project is supported by a $20,000 grant from Kent State’s Community Engaged Research Institute.

Kent State's Master’s Program in Artificial Intelligence Ranked Sixth Nationally by TechGuide

Kent State University's Master of Science in Artificial Intelligen

From Kent State to the Moon: Alumna Helps NASA Tell the Artemis Story

As four astronauts aboard NASA's Orion spacecraft speed toward the moon on the Artemis II mission — the first crewed lunar voyage in more than 50 years — a Kent State University graduate is among those who helped make the moment possible.

Flash Focus: Ayna Tazhiyeva

Meet Ayna Tazhiyeva, a first-year double major in communication studies and international studies, from Turkmenistan, Central Asia.  Combining her studies with a role at University Libraries, Tazhiyeva finds her voice through research and community connection.

Gaming and Animation Students Find Networking Opportunities on West Coast

Unlike a lot of college students who spend spring break on sunny beaches distracted from  thinking about their studies, a small group of animation and game design students from the Tuscarawas Campus spent their break fully immersed in activities that kept their attention focused on their degree and potential career options.