University News

FAFSA Troubles? Help and Financial Aid Are Still Available
Â鶹¹û¶³â€™s financial aid administrators want students and their families who were caught in the snags of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid process to know that financial aid and help completing the application are still available. The FAFSA cycle for the 2024-25 school year is not over.

IN A FLASH: U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg at Kent State
When U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Kent State this summer, he and U.S. Representative (and Kent State alumna) Emilia Sykes toured the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the May 4 Visitors Center.

Kent State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremony
The Â鶹¹û¶³ alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 10.

IN A FLASH: Getting Campus Ready
Throughout the year, all around campus, dedicated people work hard to keep everything at Kent State in working order and looking great.

IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer
While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. Â鶹¹û¶³ International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus.

Kent State Raises $383 Million in Record-Breaking Fundraising Campaign
Â鶹¹û¶³ recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. The Forever Brighter campaign ended in June 2024, having raised more than $383.2 million total.

Kent State Fashion Program Stitches Path to Success for Local Designer
Kent State's School of Fashion taught Liam Aberle everything he knows about the industry.
IN A FLASH: A Warm Welcome for Visiting Families
Summer Preview KSU days give high school and transfer students and their families an opportunity to get to know Kent State.

International Student-Athletes Find Second Home at Kent State
Kent State's international student-athletes make an extraordinary commitment to leave their countries to study and train so far away from home.
Kent State’s ‘Mobile Flashes’ Program Brings Student Support to Area Seniors
Kent State's College of Public Health has launched a three-year initiative, funded by Medical Mutual, to enhance senior health and wellness in Greater Cleveland. The project includes a comprehensive community needs assessment involving over 20 senior centers, continuing education for senior center staff, and bi-weekly visits from Kent State's "Mobile Flashes" student teams.