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Elevating Business: Crawford Hall’s New Transformative Spaces

A 360-degree theatre-in-the-round classroom whose curved walls glow with projected images from the classroom computer paired with crystal-clear sounds. This is what it’s like to be immersed in the James R. Unger Global Forum, one of the many amazing new spaces in the brand-new Crawford Hall.

The King, The Queen and the Pop-Up Pantry

Members of Kent State’s 2024 Homecoming Court will be among the students working with Flashes Fighting Hunger and the Kent Health Department at a Pop-Up Pantry created to help community members in need. 

Kent State Leads Northern Ohio Universities Once More on Top Public Schools List in US News 2025 Best Colleges Rankings

U.S. News & World Report has once again confirmed ������’s academic strengths with the university’s inclusion on several lists in the 2025 Best Colleges rankings. In the newly released rankings, Kent State continues to be recognized among the Top Public Schools in the nation.

From Student to Researcher: Bridging Knowledge with the Two-Eyed Seeing Method

Rae Baba, a senior Environmental Studies major and Environment, Peace and Justice minor, is at the forefront of an innovative research pr

Exploring Nutrient Dynamics in Wetlands: A Summer Research Journey

Junior Environmental and Conservation Biology undergraduate student Nora Haddon is making important contributions to understanding the de

IN A FLASH: On With the Show!

It's "showtime" in the ������ School of Theater and Dance as the halls and studios are alive with activity as students get into the routine of Fall Semester. 

Wick Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Large Gathering of Poets

Maggie Anderson, the founding director of ������’s Wick Poetry Center, was the first to offer words of verse to begin the three-day celebration of the center’s 40th anniversary.

Kent State Student Explores Sustainable Practices in Ohio’s Growing Cannabis Industry

Pamela Brigger, a senior majoring in

Alumna Serving Lattes and Lineups

The scent of freshly brewed coffee fills the air while voices from the NFL Network play on the televisions in the background. Sports memorabilia and artwork cover every wall. This is State Champs Coffee, downtown Kent’s new alumna-founded sports coffee shop and streetwear brand.

Historian's New Book Gives 360-Degree View of May 4 Tragedy

Brian VanDeMark, a historian with the United States Naval Academy, has written a new book “Kent State: An American Tragedy.” He will participate in a panel discussion at Kent State on Sept. 27.

President Diacon to Tout Success of ‘Kent State Works’ Initiative at Annual Bowman Breakfast

������ President Todd Diacon will discuss a topic near and dear to his heart – Kent State Works – at this year's Bowman Breakfast. The initiative launched in 2023 and highlights recent graduates and programs preparing students for success wherever they go across Ohio.

Flash Focus: Cheer Co-Captains