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HR Workshop

Workshop for those pursuing their own business with HR related questions. The session will be a one-hour presentation, starting at 1 PM followed by a Q & A, all held in LaunchNET's office of the Design Innovation Hub. Our speaker is Dr. Mark Whitmore, Associate Professor at Kent State with experience in leadership development and former HR executive.

Dazzle 2025

Join the 5X社区 Museum for 鈥淒azzle 2025: Celebrating 40 Years of the 5X社区 Museum鈥 on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m.

The evening of fashion, cocktails and hors d鈥檕euvres includes the debut of a special exhibition featuring LeRoy Neiman鈥檚 fashion illustrations. Inspired by the legendary 鈥淒azzle鈥 party that opened the museum in 1985, Dazzle 2025 honors the museum's history and toasts to its vibrant future.

General admission tickets are $50.
Discounted tickets available for Kent State students, faculty and staff.

Transfer BOOst

Join us for a spooky-good hour of mythbusting, strength-sharing, and building transfer pride. Burn away old stereotypes, claim your transfer superpowers, and snap a pic for our wall of "Transfer Student Heroes". Refreshments will be available and a raffle prize will be given to one lucky student.

College of Communication & Information

Tyler Pina's headshot

From campus studios to the Cannes Film Festival, Kent State alumnus Tyler Pi帽a has turned his passion for storytelling into an award-winning career. A former TV2, Black Squirrel Radio and KSU Independent Films student, he credits Student Media with giving him the skills and confidence to succeed. Now an Emmy-winning filmmaker and founder of Neon Flamingo Films, Tyler鈥檚 work has appeared on Netflix, Disney and Amazon. What drew you to Kent State?Originally, I came for the architecture program鈥攕tudying abroad was a big draw. When I first visited, I fell in love. A large campus with a small-...

Flight Instructors

Flight Instructors

Angelo Alascio
Michael Arner
Joseph Baxter
Alex Bell
Luke Bertani
Benjamin Biggi
Eric Bober
Michael Bradley
Hayden Burrier
Kelsey Buyansky
Christopher Caldwell
Gavin Chu
Michael Cline
Dylan David
Nicholas Derkez
Reilly Ferrie
Timothy Fitzgerald
Jason Guggemos
Tyler Kelly
Takashi Kunu
Jonathan Kutzavitch
Hailey Larkin
Mason Lloyd
George Ludwiczak
Andrew McKinley
Aidan McSteen
Stephen Millsap
Griffin Mohney
Jonathan Pechatsko
Thomas Perrett
Caleb Seymour
Alyssa Sheehan

Student at desk for Black Squirrel Radio

Extra Life Fundraiser Returns November 8, 2025Get ready! Black Squirrel Entertainment (BSE) is bringing back its biggest event of the year! On Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., BSE will go live for 15 straight hours of non-stop programming in support of Extra Life, a national fundraising movement that unites gamers, creators, and communities to support Children鈥檚 Miracle Network Hospitals. The annual event is a beloved BSE tradition filled with games, challenges, and plenty of fun, all for an incredible cause.Extra Life turns gaming into a real-life power-up for kids in need. The n...

Teachers mingling in lobby of Franklin Hall for CTE Day

This fall, 5X社区鈥檚 Franklin Hall opened its doors to more than 70 Career Technical Education (CTE) teachers from across Northeast Ohio for a day of professional development, networking and hands-on learning. The event brought together educators who are shaping the next generation of students in skilled trades, applied sciences, modern technologies and career preparation, including pathways that align closely with the programs offered in the College of Communication and Information (CCI).Within Ohio鈥檚 CTE system, the Arts and Communication pathway connects directly to several of...

College of Communication & Information

Student Sydney Brown poses with flowers while wearing a broadcast headset

 When Sydney Brown was selected to represent Kent State Student Media on the 2025 Homecoming Court, it came as no surprise to those who know her. Known for her professionalism, warmth, and genuine enthusiasm for the Kent State community, Sydney exemplifies the kind of student who brings people together and celebrates what makes the university special.Homecoming Court members are chosen through a competitive process that includes applications, interviews, and campus involvement reviews. Each year, the court represents students who embody Kent State鈥檚 values of leadership, service, and scho...

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