“When you visit universities that feature large marching bands, all of them have a facility like this,” said Kent State University President Todd Diacon. On Nov. 18, he and other campus members got their first look at the newly renovated Kent State Ice Arena, which now houses a state-of-the-art space for the Marching Golden Flashes. The renovations transformed part of the ice arena into a dedicated facility for the marching band, which has grown by an incredible 155% in the last five years to its current level of 265 student musicians.“Having a first-class rehearsal space will aid in...

 When Paul Coulter began his internship at Kent State University, he knew he was stepping into an opportunity that aligned perfectly with his passion for sustainability and renewable energy. As an energy systems auditor, Paul took on the challenge of analyzing and optimizing the university's electrical, cooling, and heating systems—a project whose scope rivaled that of a small city."Kent State made it possible," Paul says, reflecting on the opportunity to work on such an impactful project. His role involved collecting and analyzing vast amounts of data, creating complex spreadsheets, and ...

Kent State University’s School of Fashion was recently featured on the front page of the Akron Beacon Journal and Record-Courier newspapers for the innovative and collaborative opportunities it has implemented for its students. While someone may think of places like New York City, Los Angeles and Paris when it comes to the fashion industry, the article notes that those in Northeast Ohio have a highly ranked fashion school right in their backyard. The article notes the school’s distinctive rankings, including how the school recently was recognized as one of the best fashion schools in the ...