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Enthusiasm and Innovation Earn Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences Professor Distinguished Teaching Award

Cynthia Osborn, lifespan development and educational sciences professor, is building confidence through stress balls. Well, stress balls and innovative teaching techniques she has honed for nearly 26 years.

Kent State is ‘ALL IN’ for Student Voting

Kent State has been recognized for its efforts in support of student voters. The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge named Kent State to its list of ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College student voting, which recognizes institutions for making intentional efforts to increase student voter participation.

Kent State Community Celebrates Native American Heritage and Veterans

The goal of the Native American Heritage and Veterans celebration was to honor our Native American students, faculty, staff, and community members while also honoring our veterans.

International Friendship Program Bridges Cultural Boundaries

The International Friendship Program allows faculty and international students to converse and learn from each other, and it creates a welcoming environment for those who are far away from home. 

Teeing Off for Success on the Course and in the Classroom

Public Relations Grad Talks Representation and Lessons Learned in Leadership, Business

Brandi Neloms, '09, is Chief Strategy Officer and co-owner of Sipping Black Only, a business dedicated to driving equity for Black founders in the beverage industry. 

2020 Grad Transforms Journalism Degree into Political Communications Career

When Caty Payette, ’20, began working for Student Media, she didn’t imagine she’d one day work for a member of Congress. Yet since graduation, the journalism major has worked for three different U.S. Representatives, representing Ohio, Wisconsin and Alabama.  

Don’t Miss the Coolest Game of the Season

Bundle up for the last home football game of the season: it’s a Freeze-Out!

Kent State and the University of Rwanda Build on Past Tragedies to Promote Global Peace

Past tragedies link Kent State University and the University of Rwanda in a distinct way.

IN A FLASH: Walking on Air

It was the Golden Flashes vs the Knights at Kent's Murphy-Mellis Field. 

IN A FLASH: International Education Week is Here!

Kent State celebrates International Education Week with a full schedule of events. 

Kent State Veteran Attends White House Breakfast with First Lady, Vice President

Insights and observations as one of Kent State's own attends a national breakfast at the White House for veterans. 

What Are Weddings Like Around The Globe?

When most people think of wedding dress, they imagine a traditional white dress. Sara Hume, Ph.D., curator at the Kent State University Museum, thinks of how wedding dresses transcend global borders in all different shapes and colors.

Young Entrepreneurs Learn the Ups and Downs of Elevator Pitches

Kent State University students rose to the challenge as they competed to win $2,000 at LaunchNET’s Elevator Pitch contest on Wednesday evening.

It’s International Education Week at Kent State

International Education Week comes to campus with a full schedule of fun activities. 

Cellist Fills The Night With Unique Musical Blend

Inspired by the exploration of African diasporic melodies and narratives, OkCello led a special concert that included the Dover High School Orchestra at the Performing Arts Center. 

IN A FLASH: Putting on the 'K'

Student-athletes received their varsity letter jackets in November. 

IN A FLASH: Honoring All Who Served

The Kent State community came together on Thursday to honor all veterans. 

Planting the Seeds (or bulbs) of Remembrance on Kent State’s Daffodil Hill

Volunteers from the Kent State community helped in the annual planting of Daffodil Hill.

Bias Buster: Veterans with Disabilities

At Kent State, we are extremely proud of our student veterans. We are working to ensure that there are services and resources available to assist with the challenging transition veterans with disabilities face when entering higher education. Read about how Kent State busts myths and builds Communities for its veteran students with disabilities.

Student Spotlight: Mark Stillion

In honor of Veterans’ Day, Inside Equal Access interviewed Mark Stillion, a third-semester graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health master’s program, to learn his story and hear about the intersections between being a veteran and having a disability.

Intersection Alley: LGBTQ + students with disabilities

Although KSU has improved public spaces o be more accessible to people with disabilities and part of the LGBTQ+ community, Faith, who has chronic pain which causes a mobility issue as well as potentially undiagnosed autism, feels that Kent State University is very LGBTQ+ and diversity friendly, but not as accepting of those with disabilities.

Loneliness: The Unspoken Side Effect of Chronic Illness

Something no one tells you when you’re diagnosed with a chronic illness is that you will be lonely. Courtney McLeod, Kent State Financial Aid Counselor, shares how her chronic illness makes her feel lonely even during social events.

Paying Tribute To Those Who Wore The Uniform

The Kent State community paused from classes and work Nov. 10 to gather on the Student Green at Risman Plaza and show their respect as part of Veterans Day.

IN A FLASH: Veterans Day Commemoration

Ceremonies on campus today honor all who have served. 

Greek Life and Brotherhood

Coming into college I wasn’t very sure about joining Greek Life.

Graduate Students Explore Sustainable Fashion Using 3D Print Waste

Excitement buzzed from the MuseLab in Kent State University’s Design Innovation Hub as students learned firsthand about sustainability opportunities in the fashion industry.  

12 Ways Kent State Works To Keep Students Safe

Kent State helps our students, faculty, staff and visitors feel at home on our campuses with a community of people dedicated to keeping them safe. 

Research Forum Explores Topics of Mentorship, Peacebuilding and Education in Dance

Three Kent State researchers presented their projects at a Research and Sponsored Programs event hosted by the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute. 

Accessibility Features for Apple and Android Devices: Part 1 of 4 - "Door Detection"

In this Equal Access article, Doug shares his own insight into one of the new IOS 16 accessibility features and explores what it means for accessibility in greater detail.

Kent State Celebrates Faculty and Staff as part of ‘I Am First’ Week

Kent State University is celebrating its first-generation students this week with a series of events and programs to spotlight and encourage current students who will be the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree. As part of the celebration, some faculty and staff who were first-generation students share their stories in their own words.

Kent State Awards Celebrate First-Generation College Students and their Supporters

Kent State University celebrated the journey of first-generation college students and those who have made an impact serving as their mentors and advocates with the “I Am First” awards ceremony on Wednesday. 

Alumna Emilia Sykes Headed To Congress

Alumna Emilia Sykes to be sworn in January in Washington, D.C.

Total Eclipse of the Flash

Kent State staffer Michael Gershe took these photos of Tuesday's full lunar eclipse, also called a "blood moon", out of his Cuyahoga Falls apartment complex from 4:30 to 5:30 a.m.

Student Parents Make the Grade With Family-Friendly Study Hours

Kent State University’s Center for Adult and Veteran Services offers family-friendly study hours for student parents that offers a trained student volunteer to entertain and supervise children, most Tuesdays from 2-5 p.m. and Wednesdays 4-7 p.m. on the sixth floor of the library.

'Keep Going, Keep Growing'

The Kent State Student Leadership Consultants (SLC) hosted a workshop Tuesday, Nov. 8, that showed students how strong leadership can be used to fundamentally change the culture in their student organizations and workplaces.