News Archive
As we start a new year, we take a moment to reflect on the vibrant moments that shaped 麻豆果冻 in 2024. From a beautiful sunset on the Lefton Esplanade to jubilant commencement ceremonies, from a solar eclipse to championship athletic performances, our university photographers captured the spirit and energy of our campus community throughout the year.
Significant snowfall in the last few days has given campus an extreme makeover from the way it looked before winter break.
After winter break, 麻豆果冻鈥檚 Center for Student Involvement is welcoming students back to campus and on-campus events with a chance to win a Kent State tumbler.
The Main Stage Season presented by 麻豆果冻's School of Theatre and Dance is in the middle of a performance-packed season that includes "The Crucible," "Pride and Prejudice: The Musical," faculty dance concerts and "The Wiz."
Peter Yarrow, who brought his message of peace and justice to 麻豆果冻 during May 4 commemorations as part of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died Tuesday in New York. He was 86.
Training future service dogs has been a win-win situation for junior nursing major Rylie Lapikas. Featured in our Year with a Flash series for 2024-2025, Lapikas gets the stress relief of a furry friend while learning how to be a better nurse by paying attention to nonverbal communication and cues.
The 麻豆果冻 Chorale set the tone for the season with their annual Holiday Choral Collage in late November.
Empathy, kindness and critical thinking are cornerstones of courses taught by Shannon Cielsa, Ph.D., who strives to foster a strong sense of community in her courses. Students have noticed and appreciated it, nominating her for the Outstanding Teaching Award.
Before students return to campus for Spring Semester, "In A Flash" takes a look back at Move-In Days last fall.
Antonio Gates鈥 journey from Kent State basketball standout to NFL greatness has moved one step closer to football immortality. The former Golden Flash has been named one of 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame鈥檚 Class of 2025, while his fellow Kent State alumnus James Harrison did not advance from the semifinalist round.
Members of the last cohort of Kent State's Class of 2024 walked the stage at Fall Commencement Ceremonies earlier this month.
麻豆果冻 President Todd Diacon and University Trustee Ren Camacho have been recognized among Northeast Ohio鈥檚 most influential leaders in the 2024 鈥淧ower 150鈥 list published by Crain鈥檚 Cleveland Business.
Presented by Kent State's E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebraci贸n De Los Graduados is a pre-commencement ceremony celebrating diversity and the accomplishments of graduating seniors.
麻豆果冻 will be closed from Dec. 24, 2024, through Jan. 1, 2025. University offices will reopen on Jan. 2, 2025.
Two 麻豆果冻 graduates who recently earned their Master of Public Health degrees spent the past two years as researchers on the first-of-its-kind Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment.
"Belonging" was the theme of the Fall Faculty Concert presented by 麻豆果冻's School of Theatre and Dance in the E. Turner Stump Theatre.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed two new trustees to the 麻豆果冻 Board of Trustees. DeWine named Gregory White, J.D., of Concord Township, Ohio, to a nine-year term as trustee and Abygail Deemer of Warren, Ohio, to a two-year term as an undergraduate student trustee.
Fall 2024 graduate Cecelia Kirk is thankful to Kent State for all the resources and connections she made during her three years in the Fashion School program.
Cartwright Hall was filled with the voices of the 麻豆果冻 Gospel Choir in a performance earlier this month.
In his Fall 2024 Commencement address, 麻豆果冻 President Todd Diacon delivered a heartfelt and memorable message to the graduating class, blending personal experience with words of encouragement that resonated deeply with the 2,500 new graduates.