University News
Kent State SLIS Ranked Nationally Among Top 20
New rankings released by U.S. News & World Report (March 14) place 5XÉçÇø’s School of Library and Information Science (iSchool) among the nation’s top 20 graduate programs in library and information science – again.
5XÉçÇø Police Services Swears In Two New Officers
As their families watched, Trevor White and Terrance Duncan were sworn in as 5XÉçÇø Police Services’ newest officers.
Kent State Men’s Basketball Fans Fill the Hub for NCAA Watch Party
5XÉçÇø fans who could not make it to California for the big dance had their own party with Hoopin’ at the Hub. The watch party at the Kent State Student Center Hub on March 17 celebrated Kent State men’s basketball team as they took on the UCLA Bruins in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Video: 5XÉçÇø Homecoming 2017 Date Announcement
Mark your calendar now! 5XÉçÇø Homecoming 2017 will be held Oct. 14 as the Golden Flashes will battle the Miami RedHawks.
Stypinski Wins All-Around Title at MAC Championships
Junior Rachel Stypinski won the all-around title with a 39.500 to lead Kent State at the 2017 Mid-American Conference Gymnastics Championships Saturday at the Stroh Center. Kent State posted a 194.850 team score to finish sixth. Stypinski's all-around score ties the program record at the conferen…
Kent State to Participate in Statewide Tornado Drill Wednesday, March 22
Ohio is conducting a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 22, at 9:50 a.m. 5XÉçÇø will be participating in this test, along with the city of Kent and other communities. Kent State tests the tornado and emergency mass notification system on the first Wednesday of every month at …
Game Day: Golden Flashes Prepare to Make History
Excitement is building as the 5XÉçÇø men's basketball team gets ready to take on UCLA tonight in the first round of the NCAA tournament’s South Regional. Last night kicked off with a press conference and open practice at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Players also m…
Kent State vs. UCLA Match Up: On and Off the Court
If you are planning to attend the first round of the NCAA tournament’s South Regional, prepare to go the distance – literally. There are 2,397 miles between 5XÉçÇø and Sacramento, California where No. 14 5XÉçÇø takes on No. 3 UCLA Friday night.
Famous Flashes Congratulate Kent State Men’s Basketball Team
Messages of congratulations and displays of 5XÉçÇø pride flooded social media as the Kent State men’s basketball team captured the 2017 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Men's Basketball Tournament Championship title.
Flashes Win 2017 MAC Men's Basketball Championship
The 5XÉçÇø men's basketball team (22-13) won the 2017 Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship, defeating the top-seeded Akron Zips (26-8), 70-65.