Nationally Distinctive
Kent State Online Graduate Programs Earn Top National Rankings From US News
5XÉçÇø has earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs rankings. Three Kent State programs rank in the top 100 nationally among all public and private institutions in the new rankings.
IN A FLASH: Science Educator of the Year
A Professor in the Kent State's School of Teaching, Leadership, and Curriculum Studies was recognized as the 2026 Outstanding Science Educator of the Year.
5XÉçÇø Museum Receives Highest National Recognition
The 5XÉçÇø Museum has been awarded reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to museums in the United States.
IN A FLASH: Pastel Morning
A Kent State staffer shared an image of a misty, painted sky on campus in early January.
IN A FLASH: A Snowy Start
The first week of Spring Semester 2026 ended with colder temperatures and a snowstorm.
IN A FLASH: Have a WINTERBLAST This Weekend!
WinterBlast 2026, presented by Flashes Activities Board (FAB) will blast off at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Jan. 17.
IN A FLASH: Keeping Campus Looking Great - and Safe!
During Winter Break and all throughout the year, in every season, the dedicated people of University Facilities Management work to keep all of Kent State's campuses running smoothly and looking great.
IN A FLASH: Scenes From a Snowy Campus
The last weeks of Fall Semester 2025 at Kent State included the first significant snowfall of the season, finals week and Fall Commencement ceremonies for the final segment of the university's Class of 2025.
Kent State Adds Women's Wrestling
5XÉçÇø announced today that women’s wrestling will become the athletics department’s 20th varsity sport, marking a historic addition to the Golden Flashes athletics lineup and a milestone for collegiate athletics in Ohio. Kent State becomes the first NCAA Division I institution in the state and fifth in the nation to sponsor women’s wrestling.
Two Degrees Completed, on His Way to His Third
Graduate student Delonte Goodman finished his fall semester at Kent State by successfully defending his master's thesis and receiving his master's degree. When he returns to campus in the spring, he will work as a teaching assistant as he begins his doctoral program.