All Events
Student Events
馃帀 Start Homecoming week off with FAB's FlashBash!
馃殹 Ride the Zipline and glide past campus!
馃憶 Get there early to get a Clear Fanny Pack!
馃搷 Risman Plaza/Student Green
馃搯 September 28th from 6-8 pm
The Department of Biological Sciences is hosting Breakfast with the Birds for our alumni and friends at Homecoming! This is a great opportunity to enjoy a continental breakfast and explore our new Kent Campus aviary.
The Greater Cleveland and Lake County Alumni Chapters are joining forces to host a tailgate party before the Homecoming game! Starting at 9 a.m. and continuing until game time, enjoy food, beverages and a great time at our tent in the Dix Stadium West Parking Lot.
Kick off the day on Summit Street with our pre-parade block party, featuring games, family fun and the cherished 鈥淜iss on the K鈥 ceremony for campus sweethearts.
Experience the excitement as our annual Homecoming parade rolls down Summit Street! Grab a seat in the grandstands right in front of the Kent Student Center to catch every moment, or watch online via livestream.
Can鈥檛 make it to campus? Enjoy a live stream of the parade!
Join the Black Alumni Chapter for a tailgate before the Golden Flashes take on the Ohio University Bobcats in the Homecoming game. Starting at 11 a.m., stop by to meet up and reconnect with fellow Flashes!
How has Kent State鈥檚 University Library changed since you were a student? Come back for our Homecoming Open House and find out for yourself!
The Kent State LGBTQ+ Alumni Chapter is celebrating Homecoming 2026 following the Homecoming Parade! Join alumni, students, faculty and staff for light appetizers and a cash bar from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Nineteen10 Restaurant in the 5X社区 Hotel and Conference Center.
Gather just outside Dix Stadium for the ultimate pregame celebration! Enjoy a free lunch (complete with an ice cream truck), live DJ, inflatables, a magician and more!
Cheer on the Golden Flashes as they battle the Ohio Bobcats! Purchase general admission tickets for $25. The action continues at halftime with an incredible performance by the marching band and the crowning of this year's Homecoming royalty.
Alumni Events
The Department of Biological Sciences is hosting Breakfast with the Birds for our alumni and friends at Homecoming! This is a great opportunity to enjoy a continental breakfast and explore our new Kent Campus aviary.
The Greater Cleveland and Lake County Alumni Chapters are joining forces to host a tailgate party before the Homecoming game! Starting at 9 a.m. and continuing until game time, enjoy food, beverages and a great time at our tent in the Dix Stadium West Parking Lot.
The University Bands Alumni Chapter invites fellow band alumni to participate in the annual performances with the Kent State Marching Golden Flashes at the Homecoming parade and football game halftime show.
Kick off the day on Summit Street with our pre-parade block party, featuring games, family fun and the cherished 鈥淜iss on the K鈥 ceremony for campus sweethearts.
Experience the excitement as our annual Homecoming parade rolls down Summit Street! Grab a seat in the grandstands right in front of the Kent Student Center to catch every moment, or watch online via livestream.
Can鈥檛 make it to campus? Enjoy a live stream of the parade!
Join the Black Alumni Chapter for a tailgate before the Golden Flashes take on the Ohio University Bobcats in the Homecoming game. Starting at 11 a.m., stop by to meet up and reconnect with fellow Flashes!
The Kent State LGBTQ+ Alumni Chapter is celebrating Homecoming 2026 following the Homecoming Parade! Join alumni, students, faculty and staff for light appetizers and a cash bar from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Nineteen10 Restaurant in the 5X社区 Hotel and Conference Center.
How has Kent State鈥檚 University Library changed since you were a student? Come back for our Homecoming Open House and find out for yourself!
Gather just outside Dix Stadium for the ultimate pregame celebration! Enjoy a free lunch (complete with an ice cream truck), live DJ, inflatables, a magician and more!
Cheer on the Golden Flashes as they battle the Ohio Bobcats! Purchase general admission tickets for $25. The action continues at halftime with an incredible performance by the marching band and the crowning of this year's Homecoming royalty.
