Student Life

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan displays the Congressional Award Silver Medal, presented to Kent State University nursing student Austin Croft in Henderson Hall, home of the College of Nursing.

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan presented Kent State nursing major Austin Croft with the Congressional Award Silver Medal on Tuesday, Nov. 27. Mr. Croft, of Akron, Ohio, was recognized at a ceremony that took place at the College of Nursing where he was praised for his dedication to improving himself and his community.

Dreamers and Doers: Lainey Ward

Kent State Stark student builds a path toward her future using the obstacles she has overcome.

Coming from a difficult home life, Diamond Lauderdale had many challenges ahead of her in obtaining a college education. But through Kent State's EXCEL program, she has found academic success – and a new home.

For Diamond Lauderdale, Kent State University is not only her chosen college, it is her home.

Southern Comfort Kitchen Founder and CEO Will Matthews Cooks

Two Kent State entrepreneurship students have turned their passion for Louisiana cuisine into a new pop-up restaurant, the Southern Comfort Kitchen. 

Daisy Smith discovered her purpose at Kent State University.

Hear how Kent State University student Daisy Smith discovered her purpose at Kent State.

The Kent State University women’s rugby team took matters into their own hands when they encountered a tree blocking the road on their way to a match. (Photo credit: Tina Miller)

The Kent State University women’s rugby team found themselves facing a literal bump in the road on their way to a rugby match on Oct. 7.

A student walkout in 1968 contributed to the launch of Black United Students (BUS), which is commemorating 50 years at Kent State. (Photo from the collection of E. Timothy Moore)

Set against the backdrop of five decades of dynamic social change, the powerful “BUS at 50 Reloaded” photography exhibit in Ritchie Hall’s Uumbaji Gallery highlights the impact and influence of the Black United Students (BUS) organization at Kent State University since its founding in 1968. The show runs through Nov. 14.