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KENT: Where a lifetime of passionate storytelling and advocacy for people with disabilities was born (and a soulmate was discovered)

When I walked into Taylor Hall as an 18-year-old freshman in 1983, I had no idea that the foundation for my professional and personal life would take place there.

While earning a bachelor’s degree in Journalism in 1987, I was a section editor at the Daily Kent Stater — in a newsroom packed with future journalism giants whose achievements are too numerous to mention.

NewsLab Provides Important Community Reporting Experiences for Students, While Helping Local Newsrooms in Crucial Times

The School of Media and Journalism organized a project called the Collaborative NewsLab to provide students with real world work experience, while newsrooms, hit with unprecedented financial challenges, were resorting to layoffs and furloughs early in the pandemic.  

Making Her Mark Halfway Across the Globe

A degree from Kent State’s School of Media and Journalism can lead to opportunities to work across fields and businesses — and all over the world. Alumna Mary Jo Spletzer, ’10, has used what she learned as a public relations major to make her mark at Atlantis Resorts in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.  

Kent State Approves 26 Named Spaces in New Crawford Hall in Recognition of $10.7 Million in Philanthropic Gifts

During its regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Dec. 15, the Kent State University Board of Trustees approved naming resolutions for 17 spaces to be located in the future Crawford Hall based on philanthropic gifts of $100,000 or more. An additional nine named spaces were approved by Kent State President Todd Diacon that were below the required Board approval threshold.

Kent State Falls to Wyoming in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

Kent State jumped out to an early lead, but the Wyoming rushing attack was just too powerful as the Cowboys defeated the Golden Flashes 52-38.

Kent State to Conduct a Test of the University Mass Notification System on Wednesday, Dec. 29

The safety of our community is our highest priority.

Famed Coach Lou Holtz Inspires Golden Flashes Ahead of Bowl Game

Coach Lew meet Coach Lou.

Diplomas Delivered: Special Ceremony Held For Graduates At Bowl Game

They had planned to wear caps and gowns with their peers and to hear their names called during commencement at the MAC Center.  Howe

Senior Isaac Vance Receives Humanitarian Award at Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

At 5'9", Isaac Vance doesn't immediately stand out next to his Kent State football teammates, but his big heart and care for others clearly make him one of the tallest on the team. Vance, a senior wide receiver, was surprised Dec. 17 as the Humanitarian Award winner ahead of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The award is given annually to a player from each team for exemplary community service and leadership efforts. With an infectious smile and overwhelming positivity, it's easy to see why Vance stands out as a person who cares deeply about helping others.

Golden Flashes Unite to Fight Hunger in Boise

The first showdown of Kent State's offensive and defensive units ahead of Tuesday's bowl game came not in pads and helmets but in hairnet

And the results are in…. (Finals Week edition)

Golden Flashes, we can’t believe the semester is over! Time flew by so quickly.