University News
In the News: Post-Election Conversations, School of Fashion Showcased
“In the News” features ’s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.
Former Golden Flashes Named Pro Football Hall of Fame Semifinalists
Antonio Gates and James Harrison, two Golden Flashes alumni who took drastically different paths to professional football stardom, now find themselves a step closer to football immortality as semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025.
Natural Gas Odor Impacts Portions of Kent Campus
Multiple buildings on ’s Kent Campus were affected Tuesday morning by a strong odor of natural gas, leading some employees and students to vacate their buildings.
Track and Field Alumnus Named Grand Prize Winner
graduate Quintin Cooks has been named the grand prize winner of the GO TEACH Dr Pepper Giveaway.
Helping Students Navigate a Successful Kent State Experience
KSU Navigate, a new technology platform more than two years in the making, will fully launch on Nov. 18, giving students an easy and efficient way to schedule tutoring and academic advising putting them on track for success in their coursework.
First-Generation Students Share, Connect and Learn
As a first-generation college student coming from Wisconsin, I found the college experience nerve-wracking. I didn't have anyone nearby to support me, and I didn’t know anyone who had this shared identity. Kent State's "I Am First Week" honors us and our struggles.
Honoring All Those Who Serve: Kent State Holds its Annual Veterans Day Commemoration
The community paid tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces at the annual Veterans Day Commemoration. The program, titled “Honoring All Those Who Serve,” included a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from Kent State’s Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC programs.
Kent State Closed Nov. 11 in Observance of Veterans Day
will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. No classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed.
Kent State’s Financial Stewardship Earns Top Ratings, Ensuring Bright Future
The university is implementing proactive financial measures to position itself for continued success, ensuring it can continue to fulfill its mission of providing high-quality education and supporting the success of its students for generations to come.
IN A FLASH: Celebrating 60 Years of Graduate Studies
awarded its first three doctoral degrees in 1964 and recently celebrated that anniversary at the Hotel and Conference Center.