Student Life
The Kent State University men's basketball team (22-13) won the 2017 Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship, defeating the top-seeded Akron Zips (26-8), 70-65.
![Kent State geology professor is concerned about losing valuable government databases Kent State geology professor is concerned about losing valuable government databases](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/waterbench.jpg?VersionId=u087ddkAEw5Tc1FL2aY8Om8k5ilhsKq7&h=bde28bee&itok=ggW8gVvL)
Kent State Professor Anne Jefferson expresses concern over losing valuable scientific data following proposed budget cuts.
![Kent State offers alternative spring break trips for experiential learning Kent State offers alternative spring break trips for experiential learning](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/alt-spg-break.jpg?VersionId=6yTn4rekt1OAdPiqVsh.EKyeNa2tBy9W&h=bde28bee&itok=79DcKt30)
As spring break quickly approaches, a growing number of Kent State University students are choosing alternative ways to spend their time off.
![Trevor White (left) and Terrance Duncan (right) were sworn in as Kent State University Police Services’ newest officers in a ceremony presided over by Chief of Police Dean Tondiglia (center). Trevor White (left) and Terrance Duncan (right) were sworn in as Kent State University Police Services’ newest officers in a ceremony presided over by Chief of Police Dean Tondiglia (center).](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/file/SPECFEAT-Police.jpg?VersionId=QvPsGmIbJ8nszNZJu6Ht4fOdWPY4LlaI&h=e6f36a9c&itok=VQXbIafs)
As their families watched, Trevor White and Terrance Duncan were sworn in as Kent State University Police Services’ newest officers.
![Men's Basketball Team Heads to Cleveland](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Head%20to%20Cle.jpg?VersionId=yfvfbXdEKNKih7yEz4unPZXANqiiGX0B&h=a955cd85&itok=Q4xTNEL8)
The Kent State University men's basketball team has its sights set on a league championship and a NCAA Tournament bid as it competes in the 2017 Mid-American Conference Tournament in Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland March 9-11.
![Graffiti for gratitude at Kent State](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/graffiti-ka.jpg?VersionId=7qpFXKwcMSpEzkZVeV.pCzD3FdMKjpSb&h=bde28bee&itok=2aLzpnoK)
In an effort to promote wellness, Kent State is giving employees an opportunity to reflect and express gratitude through interactive art.
Jimmy Hall has been named Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week for the fifth time this year, as announced Monday.
![Kent State's Richard Dahome creates a camp for young athletes](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Dahome-ka1.jpg?VersionId=hzk__zIQbeBsqZG_xhPWlFNy8TQbvO2k&h=bde28bee&itok=qKeLANGm)
Kent State's Richard Dahome draws from his resources and dreams to create a camp for young athletes who want to increase their speed.
This year, Kent State University College of Nursing will celebrate 50 years of nursing education, research and community outreach.
![Videographers from Kent State University and the University of Akron prepare a shot in the University of Akron's Student Union with Flash and Zippy. Videographers from Kent State University and the University of Akron prepare a shot in the University of Akron's Student Union with Flash and Zippy.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Flash_Zippy%20%28MAIN%29.jpg?VersionId=HFiP5iQkL.TkyIYhCa9pqSXqnNdFlqH0&h=e6f36a9c&itok=9FFzjKm1)
The two schools released videos on their respective social media pages explaining that their sports rivalry began after mascots Flash and Zippy ended their blooming relationship.