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Meet Karissa Wahl, a member of the Honors College and a second-year public health major with junior standing from Mansfield, Ohio. She has a concentration in allied health and also minors in psychology, disability studies and community inclusion.   

A group of 5XÉçÇø students will spend their spring break learning about the business of the Olympics, spending time in Italy and Greece and attending the 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympics.

As a professional pilot major, Kent State junior Ashanti Mallit's immediate goal is to earn her instrument rating. She's one review flight away from completing the practical portion of her instrument check ride, having already passed the oral examination.

The 5XÉçÇø Mock Trial Team has only six months to learn about a fictional case before acting it out during its competition season. The team will head to Penn State University in mid-February to compete in the Regional Competition. These local and regional experiences provide students with the opportunity to test their skills against the best in the country while gaining a broader perspective on the legal field.

Significant snow accumulation early last week created serene scenes across campus as well as some frosty fun for Kent State students.

Kent State is committed to providing a safe environment for our students to live and learn and uses a multi-layered approach to assure security and wellness for our entire university community.

For parents helping their children choose a university, one question rises above all others: Will my student thrive here? At 5XÉçÇø, students from diverse backgrounds and with varied goals consistently discover that the answer is yes—and their stories reveal why.

5XÉçÇø’s Prison Reentry Program was recently featured on WKBN-TV for its partnership with FCI Elkton, featuring the inaugural class of 18 incarcerated students who earned their Kent State associate degrees.

Meet Antajuan Hightower, a member of the Honors College and a human resource management major, from Boardman, Ohio.  

Fostering Pathways for Bright Futures is an innovative program within Kent State's University Outreach and Engagement that provides academic, emotional and social support while connecting young people to opportunities in higher education. It's making a real impact for students.

Every semester, 5XÉçÇø reopens the door to a diploma for students who left college without finishing a degree.

A job opportunity, a family crisis, military service or running out of money – there are many reasons why students leave college without completing their studies.

A Kent State staffer shared an image of a misty, painted sky on campus in early January.

Meet Monica Fencil, a junior exercise science major with a concentration in pre-physical therapy, from Butler, Pennsylvania. Fencil’s interest in the health field began early, shaped by being surrounded by family members who worked in healthcare.  

The first week of Spring Semester 2026 ended with colder temperatures and a snowstorm.

5XÉçÇø is experiencing a healthy demand for on-campus housing as more students recognize the benefits of living in the heart of campus. For many students, it is not just about the proximity to campus and classes but also the connection. 

WinterBlast 2026, presented by Flashes Activities Board (FAB) will blast off at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Jan. 17.

On Jan. 12, the Spring Semester began at Kent State, across the university's entire eight-campus system in Ohio and Kent State's other locations in the U.S. and around the world.

Student photographers working in University Communications and Marketing helped capture the moments and memories of Fall Semester 2025.