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Kent State’s Kristen Brots celebrates after scoring a goal in Kent State’s 2-1 win over Ohio on Oct. 26, securing the MAC Regular Season Championship.

Kent State Women’s Soccer Team Wins MAC Regular Season Championship

The women’s soccer team secured the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Regular Season Championship by defeating Ohio University 2-1 on Oct. 26 at Dix Stadium. It is the third regular season championship in program history and the first since 2004. “The regular season championship m…

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Kent State’s Maddie Holmes (16) high-fives her teammates before Kent State’s 1-0 win over Toledo on Oct. 19.

Kent State Women’s Soccer Team Repeats as MAC East Champions

The women’s soccer team recorded its 11th clean sheet of the season in a 1-0 victory over the University of Toledo on Oct. 19 at Dix Stadium. The Kent State Golden Flashes clinched the MAC East Division crown for the second year in a row. Kent State sits atop the Mid-American C…

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Kent State President Beverly Warren delivers the 2017 State of the University Address in the Kent Student Center Kiva.

Kent State President Beverly Warren Launches “Year of Innovation” In Annual State of the University Address

President Beverly Warren inspired the university community to embrace the upcoming academic year as the “Year of Innovation” in seeking new ways to collaborate with a collective purpose that makes a positive impact on the region and the world.  President Warren delivere…

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Kent State students enjoy the second annual DiversiFest, a festival that celebrates Kent State's diversity and culture, at the Williamson House during 2017 Homecoming.

Kent State Community Celebrates Homecoming, Football Team Wins 17-14

celebrated Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 14, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game. This year’s Homecoming featured Kent State alumni Ben and Candace Curtis as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals. The Homecom…

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Members of the  Marching Band make their way toward Main Street during the start of the 2016 Homecoming Parade.

Join Us at Homecoming 2017

will celebrate Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 14, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game. This year’s Homecoming will feature Kent State alumni Ben and Candace Curtis as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals. T…

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 students fill the steps of the Kent Student Center during peak hours at the beginning of the 2017 Fall Semester.

Kent State Ascends in U.S. News Ranking of Best National Universities

has made an impressive climb up the Best National Universities list released today by U.S. News & World Report in its new 2018 edition of Best Colleges. Kent State rose 12 spots, once again earning a coveted position on the first-tier list that includes both public and priv…

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The annual Black Squirrel Festival offers Kent State students a chance to learn about student organizations, explore different university departments and learn more about the Kent community.

36th Annual Black Squirrel Festival Features Music, Food and Freebies

A tradition for 36 years, the annual Black Squirrel Festival will take place Friday, Sept. 8, from noon-5 p.m. on the Student Green and Risman Plaza. The Black Squirrel Festival, which is hosted by Kent Student Center Programming, attracts more than 3,000 students, faculty and …

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Herb Page, Kent State’s director of golf and head men’s golf coach, has been selected to serve as one of the head coaches of the International team at the 2018 Arnold Palmer Cup.

Kent State’s Herb Page to Coach International Team at 2018 Arnold Palmer Cup in France

Herb Page, ’s director of golf and head men’s golf coach, has been selected to serve as one of the head coaches of the International team at the 2018 Arnold Palmer Cup on July 6-8 at Evian Resort Golf Club in France. Page will team with Stanford University head women’s coach …

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Kent State Liquid Crystals Professor Robin Selinger examines new material that propels itself forward under the influence of light.

Walk This Way

Liquid Crystals Professor Robin Selinger helps develop new material that propels itself forward under the influence of light.

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Officers with the  Police Department stand by the fountain on Risman Plaza near the Kent Student Center. Kent State has been ranked one of the safest campuses in the country by a national trade association.

Kent State Ranks 11th Safest Campus in the Country

has been ranked one of the safest campuses in the country by the Council for Home Safety and Security, a national trade association. Kent State was named to the council’s 2017 top 100 list of Safest Colleges in America. Nationwide, Kent State ranks 11th on the list. Among Oh…

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