University News

IN A FLASH: We Are (Flash) Family!
A full schedule of fun activities is planned for Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend – Sept. 29 and 30 – at Kent State.

It's the 41st Annual Black Squirrel Festival!
The Black Squirrel Festival returns to Risman Plaza and the Student Green on Friday, Sept. 29, from 4-7 p.m.

X-Ray Scattering Machine Draws Researchers From Region and Beyond
IN A FLASH: Sitting With ‘Sister Cindy’
Campus preacher “Sister Cindy” Smock shared her message Monday and Tuesday on Risman Plaza.

Blue, Gold, And Green: Mental Health Campaign at Kent State
The second Annual Mental Health Awareness Month at 鶹 will have a unique campaign this fall.
“We are going to paint Kent State green,” said Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at 鶹.

IN A FLASH: Scenes From the Summit
The 2023 Ohio Latino Affairs Summit, "¡Juntos! Latino Growth Is Ohio Growth," convened on Friday at 鶹's Kent Campus.

Ohio EPA Honors Kent State with Environmental Excellence Award
Ohio EPA honors Kent State with a platinum award for environmental excellence.

Philanthropic Gifts Prompt Kent State Ashtabula Main Hall to Be Renamed After Longtime Dean Susan J. Stocker, Ph.D.
In recognition of the generosity and commitment of James E. Mayer Jr. and Glen and Nancy Warner for their gifts toward a $500,000 endowment, the 鶹 Board of Trustees approved on Sept. 20 naming the main building at 鶹 at Ashtabula as Susan J. Stocker Hall.

The Day The Rock Moved
The Rock on Kent State's Front Campus wasn't always where it is today.

Step Into Wellness on the Mindful Mile
Stroll around campus Friday afternoon with students, faculty and staff in a Kent State celebration of wellness.