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Flashes Go Further to Complete Degrees with Kent State Scholarships

The Flashes Go Further Scholarship Program has awarded nearly $50 million to more than 11,000 Kent State students since 2021.

Making the Connection: Discussion Explores Parallels Between Kent State Shootings and Gwangju Uprising

A professor from Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, said his recent visit to Kent State University enabled him to experience his research into the May 4, 1970, Kent State shootings in a whole new way.

May 4 Commemoration Gains National Attention

IN A FLASH: The Spirit of May 4

This year's May 4 Commemoration remembered the fallen and recognized the spirit of activism that is part of Kent State's history and the university's foundational values. 

School of Theatre and Dance Spring News

The School of Theatre and Dance faculty and staff have been busy this semester! Faculty and staff’s contributions stand as a reminder of the College of the Art’s mission to positively impact communities. Here are some of their achievements and news.

President Diacon Explores the May 4 Visitor's Center

Watch as President Diacon visits the May 4 Visitor's Center and reflects on the legacy of May 4.

Kent State Commemorates May 4, 1970

Against the backdrop of a new generation of student activism, the Kent State community gathered to reflect and remember the student protesters killed and wounded on May 4, 1970.

Why Geography and Landscape Matter

Commemorative landscapes and how they help produce a sense of empathy and place and foster a connection to help us learn from our past was a theme explored Friday, May 3, by Kent State University Professor Chris Post, Ph.D., speaker for the annual Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series and Luncheon.

Aeronautics and Engineering Professor Receives Healthy Communities Research Institute Fellowship

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering is thrilled to share that Dr. Hossein Mirinejad has been awarded the Healthy Communities Research Institute (HCRI) Faculty Fellowship for the 2024-2025 academic year at Kent State University.

Environmental Studies in the Spotlight

The environment is something that many people take for granted. But it affects us all. Some recent Kent State University students spent the semester putting environmental issues front and center.

Learning to Lead

Kent State University's Center for Student Involvement has more than 350 clubs and organizations for students. Dedicated to providing a great experience for all students, the center provides leadership development opportunities that foster student engagement.  

The Long Shadow of May 4, 1970

The lessons of Kent State should not go unremembered, President Todd Diacon writes in this opinion piece published in Inside Higher Ed.

TECH IN A FLASH: SMART WAYS TO USE EXCEL OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL & WORK

Numbers and equations have never excited me. Who would have thought that fashion merchandising would be full of them? Thankfully, a confessed math hater has been saved by Microsoft Excel. 

IN A FLASH: The Ways We Remember

Tonight, the annual candlelight walk and vigil continues a 53-year tradition as part of this week's May 4 Commemoration.

May 4 National Historic Landmark Site Updates

A refreshed May 4 National Historic Landmark Site Tour will premiere during the 2024 May 4 commemoration this weekend.  The outdoor tour signs, which debuted in 2010 during the 40th commemoration, allow Kent State visitors to trace the steps of history of the events of May 4, 1970, through text, video, image, and narration.

What's the Big Idea? Johanna Solomon

President Diacon speaks with Johanna Solomon, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Peace and Conflict Studies, about how conflicts affect campuses and communities and the importance of dialogue. 

‘Legacy: May 4’ Episode 4 - Lofty Purpose Shared

Writer and author Will Bunch of the Philadelphia Enquirer, provides historical context and Kent State President Todd Diacon shares the experience of following values to navigate today’s divided culture, using lessons learned from May 4 1970. 

He Believed He Could, So He Did: Ivory Kendrick is Elected USG Senator for College of Public Health

In the Fall 2023 sophomore Ivory Kendrick said he wanted to be a senator in University Student Government (USG). He made it happen.

Chief Says Over and Out to Lifelong Career with Kent State Police Department

Kent State University Police Chief and Director of Public Safety Dean Tondiglia wasn’t legally old enough to be a police officer when he was hired by the Kent State Police Department. 

MEDIA ADVISORY: Kent State Remembers May 4, 1970, With 54th Commemoration

Kent State University will hold its 54th annual commemoration honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on Kent State students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine others and sparking a turning point in American history.

Being Open to the Experience: How a Journalism Degree Prepared An Alumna For Anything

Lauren B. Worley, '01, kickstarted her professional journey in public service and currently spearheads communications for Tampax at Procter & Gamble, the global leader in consumer goods.

Pitch Perfect

Each year, April showers mean it's time for the John S. and Marlene J. Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship's annual spring pitch competition. And while showers bring us flowers, these pitches bring student ideas to life. 

Flash Friday: Sophia Swengel

Meet Sophia Swengel, a junior history major with a minor in creative writing from York, Pennsylvania, exploring the history of Kent State from the inside out.

Kent State's Aircraft Dispatch Program Takes Flight: Celebrating a Decade of Excellence

Kent State University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Aircraft Dispatch program. During the past decade, this FAA-certified program has graduated nearly 200 students, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to pursue rewarding careers as aircraft dispatchers.

IN A FLASH:A Top Chef Visits Campus!

Cleveland native and celebrity Chef Kenny Gilbert was invited to campus by University Culinary Services to prepare and serve a few of his signature southern-style dishes on April 25 at Eastway Center. 

Sydney Gallagher's College Career as an Exceptional Honors College Student

Sydney Gallagher, an Honors College senior graduating in May 2024 with a 

Sharing Their Love of Education with Future Generations

Kent State University has held a special place in the hearts of Lynda Grieves and her husband George “Bill” Grieves Jr., ’58, who passed away in 2019. For their 60th wedding anniversary, Bill and Lynda chose to create a scholarship through a charitable gift annuity instead of having a party.

Rollie, ’64, and Frances Layfield Help Students Build Skills for Success

Hard work and discipline are a driving force for Rollie Layfield, ’64, and they have served him well throughout his life and his career in business. He credits both his degree program in business administration and his time in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program at Kent State University for helping him develop the leadership, entrepreneurship and organizational skills to thrive after graduation.

Legacies Change Lives: Dylan Cahill

The moment Dylan Cahill stepped foot on the Kent Campus, he knew that Kent State University was the place for him.

Do Exercise and Cannabis Mix?

Researchers are trying to determine how many athletes are using cannabis products as part of their workouts and why. The results indicate it's more common than was thought.

Inspiring Young Minds at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

When it came time to pick a college, Moe Duffy knew two things for certain: she wanted to work with animals and she wanted to stay in Ohio. Kent State gave her both. 

Bird’s Eye View

Every spring and fall millions of birds migrate through Northeast Ohio on their way to or from their breeding grounds. With their song and bright colors, birds help brighten our campus after a long winter.  

Alumna Aveena Swayer Makes Some Beautiful Noise

Aveena Sawyer, Porthouse Theatre and School of Theatre and Dance alumna, has been performing on Broadway as "The Boat That I Row" soloist in “A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical.” 

IN A FLASH: Food Truck Finals

On the final Wednesday of the spring semester's Food Truck Series by University Culinary Services, four vendors will assemble on Risman Plaza from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on May 1. 

Stepping Out in Faith and Finding Her Place

In all honesty, Kent State was not my first-choice school, but I am truly thankful that this is the school I attend.

Peace Upon the Earth, Episode 3 of Legacy: May 4 Podcast

The School of Peace and Conflict Studies originated at Kent State as a response to May 4. Today it’s central in Kent State’s global presence. We travel to Rwanda, where Kent State convened a global peace education conference and, through the Kigali Summer Institute, immerses students in peace-building centered on reconciliation, in a place that experienced the unimaginable 1994 genocide.