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What A Celebration! Homecoming Brings Golden Flashes Together

The Kent State University Golden Flashes family was marking milestones and making memories at Homecoming 2022, held Saturday, Oct. 1. Kent State alumni, students, parents, employees and community members donned their blue-and-gold gear and reunited for one of the university’s long-standing traditions.

Gov. DeWine Declares October Ohio Employee Ownership Month With Proclamation Recognizing OEOC at Kent State

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted recently issued a joint proclamation recognizing the impact that employee-owned companies have on Ohio’s economy as well as the work of the Ohio Employee Ownership Center (OEOC) based at Kent State University, which requested the proclamation. The OEOC has served as a nonprofit outreach center providing support, resources and assistance to businesses since 1987.

Skaters Gonna Skate

IN A FLASH: Give A Little To Save A Life

Donating blood is another way Golden Flashes help the community -- and save lives. 

IN A FLASH: Sideline Stopper!

Kent State's Golden Flashes set records and extended their at-home winning streak to 11 games at Saturday's Homecoming game.

Questions of Race, Colonialism, and Nuclear War Discussed on International Day of Peace

“I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of ra

IN A FLASH: Pre-Homecoming Excitement Swirls Around Campus

On the eve of Homecoming, people all over campus are getting ready for the weekend celebration. 

Family’s New Book Raises Awareness for Birthmarks

EHHS alumnus Erica Maxwell and her teenage daughter, Jessica Alexander, visited the Child Development Center to read from their newly published book, “Beauty With a Birthmark.”

Reminder - Make your benefits selection count

Don’t forget that the Open Enrollment period for the 2023 plan year will be Oct. 17 at 8 a.m. to Nov. 4 at 4:59 p.m. Open Enrollment is the only time during the year when you can change your benefits (except for a qualifying event). 

FJKluth Art Gallery Showcases Its ‘Pride in Kent’

The “Pride in Kent'' exhibition displays 26 pieces of art created by 11 different LGBTQ+ members and allies. The exhibition will be on display during Main Street Kent’s Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 7 and 8.

'Title IX not only changed my life, but literally saved my life'

Kent State is honoring and commemorating the 50th anniversary of Title IX legislation with a year-long celebration, highlighting the success and impact of women's athletics at Kent State University.

Music Professor Jazzes Up Life Lessons for Students

Bobby Selvaggio, associate professor in the School of Music and director of the jazz studies program, has a storied musical resume. But what he is most proud of are the lessons he can pass on to his students.