Join fellow Kent State alumni for an unforgettable game day experience in downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday, Dec. 5, as we cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins, Golden Flash style!
The fun begins at 1 p.m. with an exclusive Kent State pregame reception at PPG Paints Arena. Enjoy light snacks, great company and plenty of blue and gold spirit as we get ready for an exciting afternoon of hockey. Then at 3 p.m., we’ll keep the excitement going as the Penguins take on the New Jersey Devils.
The start of a new semester can be challenging for any student but may be even more so for international students. Kent State University offers a welcoming space for international students who are looking for opportunities to get involved on campus and in the community through its annual International Student Resource Fair.Teniola Akinbile, a sophomore economics major from Ghana, was interested in learning more about the resources available to her as an international student at Kent State.“During my freshman year, I didn’t really get the chance to meet some of the organizations around campus f...
Ana Hasselbusch, ’26, first encountered Kent State University at a college fair held at her high school in Pittsburgh. A few short years later, Hasselbusch would receive the 2026 Distinguished Senior Award at Kent State’s Student Leadership Awards for her impact during her time at the university. Hasselbusch arrived at Kent State planning to study interior design. After one semester, however, she switched to hospitality and event management, an interest she had developed during middle school. “In sixth grade, the guidance counselors came, and I did an aptitude test. I was...
Kent State University continues to grow and evolve, but at its heart, one thing never changes: it will always be your Kent State. Every fall, as a new class of students arrives and the campuses comes alive with the excitement of a new academic year, we can’t help but feel a little nostalgic about the generations of Golden Flashes who came before them. So, we thought we’d take a look back—and a look at where we are today. Over the years, familiar places have changed, new spaces have taken shape and our campuses have continued to evolve to support the ways today’s students learn, live,...
Cultural Café: Brazil
Wednesday, November 18, 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Kent Student Center, Dining room (218)
Join us as students from their respective country provide an informative and entertaining presentation about their country's history, culture and notable facts. Not to mention, free ethnic food from Brazil is included. The Cafés are fun and free to all. So grab a friend and stop on by!
School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies
Federal grant will provide academic, financial and career support to first-generation, income-eligible students and students with disabilities pursuing careers in education The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Kent State University a five-year, $1.3 million TRIO Teacher Preparation Student Support Services grant to support undergraduate students preparing to enter the teaching profession. Kent State will receive more than $272,000 annually to serve 140 students who are first-generation college students, income-eligible students or students with disabilities. The new grant is ...
College of the Arts
Students, faculty and alumni use the annual convention to test work with audiences, build community and connect classroom projects with professional opportunities.For students studying game design, creating the work is only part of the process. The other part begins when someone picks up a controller, sits down at a computer or otherwise experiences a game for the first time.That interaction is one reason Kent State University’s Animation Game Design (AGD) program, now part of the School of Art continues to participate in the Cleveland Gaming Classic, an annual gaming convention and independen...
