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IN A FLASH: Cosplayers on Campus

KSU Cosplay Club  is a student organization promoting creativity and community through bringing together people with similar interests to form friendships and exchange knowledge in a shared love of cosplay.

Dear Body of Water

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A poetic water-harvesting project invites anyone from anywhere 

Free Software, Identity Protection, And Computer Support: Just A Few Ways DoIT Has Your Back

Is online life stressing you out? Between classes, calendars, and the endless scroll of online world, who has time to worry about computer meltdowns or identity loss? At Kent State, you don’t have to. The Division of Information Technology is your go-to partner for seamless tech integration and support!

Flashathon: Dancing Away for $17K

"Always be willing to try and explore all options because it is in what you get involved with that you will create lasting friendships and make meaningful memories."

International Students See Their First Snow

Four graduate students from the heart of Africa are embracing winter for the very first time this year on the beautiful Kent Campus.

Danny Pellegrino, ’07

For Danny Pellegrino, ’07, being an author and comedian has allowed him to meld his love of storytelling with making others laugh. Whether he’s on stage, on screen, behind the mic or at his computer, Danny is following his “true North,” as he says, by celebrating the things he loves and sharing them with others.

Former Kent State Educator and Student-athlete Honored with First-gen Award Named in Her Honor

Each November, the Kent State University College hosts I AM FIRST Week to celebrate not only the students who will soon be the first in t

Shining a Light on Black Maternity Care: Movie Screening and Panel Discussion Planned for Black History Month

Kent State University’s Anti-Racism and Equity Institute, in conjunction with University Libraries, on Feb. 6 will host a movie screening and panel discussion for Black History Month addressing the increasing infant mortality rate among African Americans in Northeast Ohio. 

A ‘One-of-a-Kind’ Public Relations Program

The combination of a strong curriculum, real-world experience and a focus on networking allows Kent State University’s undergraduate public relations students to develop a strong foundation for their future careers.  

IN A FLASH: Greeks United!

The student organization formerly known as the Integrated Greek Council announced its new name and rebranding at a reception inside the Pepsi Leadership Center. 

CMAA Named Student Chapter Of The Year

The Club Management Association of America (CMAA) recently announced that the Kent State University chapter won the Student Chapter of the Year award for small size chapters. The award recognizes the outstanding work and successful accomplishments of student chapters.

New Grant Helps Kent State University Museum Preserve Fashion And Textile History

The Kent State University Museum currently houses extraordinary collections of historic dress, fashion, textiles and decorative arts. More than 29,000 objects from many of the world’s great artists and designers, known and unknown, from across time and continents can be found at the museum. A new grant will help protect the longevity of these artifacts for generations to come.

Starkey Earns Career Win No. 300 as Kent State Beats BG

Kent State defeated Bowling Green, 82-74, Saturday at the Stroh Center to give head coach Todd Starkey his 300th career win. Starkey has won 135 games as the leader of the Golden Flashes and is now tied with Laurel Wartluft for the second most wins in program history.

Educating Students On The Value Of Marginalized Voices In Politics

On February 3, 2024, the Women’s Center will host the fourth annual Elect Her event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the May 4 Visitors Center at Kent State University. The event is an interactive one-day training program that educates college students on the value of having women and marginalized voices in politics.

Cleveland State University and Kent State University to Honor Late Dr. Michael Schwartz on Feb. 8

Cleveland State University and Kent State University will co-host a celebration of life for Dr. Michael Schwartz on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. in the Glasscock Family Foundation Ballroom. Schwartz served as president of both universities.

IN A FLASH: Back on Track

There was an official ribbon-cutting for the new, high-tech running track that installed at the Kent State University Field House this summer. 

A Supply Chain of Student Success

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A Program Of Empowerment

Since the summer of 1990, the Academic S.T.A.R.S. (Students Achieving and Reaching for Success) Program has been offered at Kent State University. E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center (the Moore Center) oversees the program, which supports the successful transition of first-year students of color into the university.

IN A FLASH: Ice Arena Renovations Continue

Work continues on the renovations and improvements to the Kent State University Ice Arena.

Adding a Little Spring to Winter

Students eagerly filed into the Kent Student Center on Jan. 23 for the Flash Activities Board’s winter terrarium event aimed to bring some greenery to students during the cold winter months. 

Strutting Our Stuff: Kent State’s School of Fashion to Help Raise Money for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Students, faculty and alumni from Kent State University’s world-renowned School of Fashion will be sending some of their most exciting designs down the runway on Feb. 8 in Haute for the House, a fashion show to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio. 

DoIT Supports Kent State's R1 Status by Creating App to Track $2M in Grant Money

The future of tracking internal grant money within the university is here, and it presents a brand-new way of managing funds distributed to professors and organizations. In partnership with the division of Research and Economic Development, the Division of Information Technology has created a fund-tracking app to trace the path of grant spending.

As an R1 school, Kent State has the highest “status for research” recognition that doctoral universities can receive. This distinction was partly given due to Kent State’s funding for research.

The Sky’s The Limit: How DoIT Helped Transform Flight Reservations at Kent State

Kent State’s Division of Information Technology (DoIT) has helped the College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) soar to reach new heights with innovative technology. Reserving aircrafts has become significantly more efficient for students with the new implementation of an automated flight reservation application.

The college originally organized aircraft reservations through a Google Doc created by a former student. Once this student graduated and was no longer operating the document, the college sought out a more automated formula.

Regional Students Receive Intel® Scholarships

Two students in the College of Applied and Technical Studies at Kent State University at Tuscarawas received Intel^® Semiconductor Scholarship for Women awards. The scholarships support education-related expenses (tuition, fees, books,etc.) as well as other expenses including transportation and childcare.

I PROMISE Students Study Brain Health

Kent State’s Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 94 fourth-grade students from the I PROMISE School in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology.

Michael Weber Knows How to Rock ’n’ Bowl

The 2019 Kent State University graduate and award-winning musician can now add film score composer to his resume.

We Are Here For The Students: Anthropology Professor Discusses Importance Of Mentorship

Metin Eren, Ph.D., associate professor of archaeology at Kent State University, was recently interviewed on a CITI “On Campus” podcast hosted by Ed Butch and shared his insights on the importance of mentoring students. 

School of Fashion's NYC Studio Brings Students, Faculty and Alumni Together in Making Strong Name Atop the Industry

Faculty and staff at the Kent State University School of Fashion revel in the creativity and confidence of our students. That's certainly true at Kent State University New York City Fashion, where Kent State Today found students, staff and alumni working side by side with the top names in Fashion to prepare our graduates to succeed.

Staff Spotlight - Laura Stephens

Laura Stephens is a Career Advisor at Kent State University Career Exploration and Development (CED), serving the engineering, technology, and data community.

Flash Friday: Maddie Goerl

Meet Maddie Goerl, a senior public relations major with a minor in public health at Kent State University from Mars, Pennsylvania.

Student Says Dad Would Be Proud to See Him Mentoring His Peers, Helping the Community

Sophomore public health major Ivory Kendrick has many irons in the fire this semester - along with academics, he is working as an intern and training his peers to be leaders.

Researching Planetary Exploration – as a Freshman

My name is Andrew Pertz, I am an aerospace engineering student with a min

What’s the Big Idea? Spinal Injury Research With Lique Coolen

Come along with Kent State University President Todd Diacon as he talks to Lique Coolen, Ph.D., from the Brain Health Research Institute about her research on the brain and on spinal cord injuries.

IN A FLASH: Welcome Back to the SMC!

The E.Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center kicked off the semester with a Welcome Back Mixer. 

MEDIA ADVISORY: Dr. Michael Schwartz Celebration of Life to Be Livestreamed on Feb. 8

Cleveland State University and Kent State University will co-host a celebration of life for Dr. Michael Schwartz on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. in the Glasscock Family Foundation Ballroom (third floor of CSU’s Student Center). Doors will open to the public at 2:30 p.m. Those who wish to pay their respects but cannot attend in person are invited to view the event via livestream,

Snack-Sized Conversations

During the first full week of the spring semester, Kent State University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering provided two events for students, staff and faculty in the building to mingle and get to know each other, as a fun way to kick off the academic term.