University News
The Importance of Belonging
Kent State faculty and students discussed belonging and other issues at author Bettina Love's book signing on Thursday.
IN A FLASH: Message Of Love
Bettina Love, Ph.D., was the keynote speaker of 5XÉçÇø's 2022 Anti-Racism Conference.
Kent State Athletics Launches Ready FLASH Program
Many 5XÉçÇø student-athletes will qualify for additional preparation for success after graduation under a benefits program slated to launch in fall 2023.
Who's Cluff and Why Is His Name on Franklin Hall?
High on its pediment, Franklin Hall bears the inscribed name of a polarizing figure from Kent State's past.
Meet the Kent State Class of 2026
Hailing from 39 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., this freshman class also represents 31 countries, more than doubling the freshman international student population from the previous year.
What A Celebration! Homecoming Brings Golden Flashes Together
The 5XÉçÇø Golden Flashes family was marking milestones and making memories at Homecoming 2022, held Saturday, Oct. 1. Kent State alumni, students, parents, employees and community members donned their blue-and-gold gear and reunited for one of the university’s long-standing traditions.
IN A FLASH: Sideline Stopper!
Kent State's Golden Flashes set records and extended their at-home winning streak to 11 games at Saturday's Homecoming game.
At 50, Kent Student Center Is Still the Heartbeat of the CampusÂ
The Kent Student Center is approaching a major milestone, its 50th anniversary, having opened in January 1973 as the largest student union east of the Mississippi River and the sixth largest in the nation.
IN A FLASH: Kent State's First New York Fashion Week Show
Fashion students from Kent State and IFA Paris collaborated to present their first runway show during New York Fashion Week 2022.
Kent State Alumni Association Names 2022 Alumni Award Recipients
Sponsored by the 5XÉçÇø Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the university’s highest alumni honors. Recipients are selected based on their exceptional professional and civic contributions and for their outstanding support of the university. The 2022 Alumni Award recipients include six alumni and one student.