Kent State Today will be following a group of Golden Flashes for the 2025-26 academic year, chronicling their efforts and successes during the fall and spring semesters. The group of students is at various stages in their 5XÉçÇø academic careers and will share their experiences as they participate in our distinctive programs, research and campus activities.The first thing you will learn about brothers Will and Ray Maynard is that they are twins – not identical in looks, but in nearly all other aspects.Ray Maynard is the older brother by 41 minutes. Will Maynard is the tall...
This fall, 4,023 first-year students joined the Kent Campus, marking the fourth time in five years that an incoming class has surpassed 4,000. The Class of 2029 brings a vibrant mix of experiences, perspectives and aspirations, poised to shape the future of the university and beyond.Representing 78 of Ohio's 88 counties, this class set a new record for applications and admissions from the Buckeye State. Students also come from 41 additional states, plus Washington, D.C., and a total of 36 countries, underscoring Kent State’s expanding global reach and reputation. Kent State’s commitment ...
When the Kent State Golden Flashes football team took the field on Saturday, Oct. 11, fans at Dix Stadium looked to the sky as a Kent State Alta X drone released the official game ball before kickoff. The successful drop marked a first for Kent State and a milestone for the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.The project showcased how students and faculty from across the college collaborate to bring advanced technology to life. The flight operation was led by Amy Alrutz, a graduate student in the college, who piloted the Alta X. The release mechanism was redesigned and 3D printed by Michael...
Kent State delivered a decisive homecoming performance, shutting down Massachusetts 42-6.The victory marks Kent State's first MAC conference win since defeating Buffalo 30-27 in 2022 and its first homecoming win since topping Akron 33-27 that same year. With the convincing performance, the Flashes improved to 2-4 overall and 1-1 in MAC play....