Montana (Hollis) Fassnacht’s path from student to educator highlights the transformative power of passion and commitment. Graduating in the spring of 2020, Fassnacht wasted no time in launching her career, securing a position as a middle school band director in the Massillon City Schools. There, she taught students in grades 5-8 and played a pivotal role in the Massillon Tiger Swing Band, the school’s marching band.After a successful tenure, Fassnacht transitioned to Revere High School, where she now serves as the Assistant Band Director, engaging with a diverse range of students, teachin...

How did you know that Kent State University was the right college for you? Was it the wide variety of distinctive programs, the hands-on experiences the university provides or the kindness and respect you were shown at your visit?  The new "Get to Know Kent State" video from Kent State University Admissions features 14 students from across the university inviting curious potential Golden Flashes to take a virtual look into the campus. Not only do these Kent State narrators spotlight the university’s global opportunities and local highlights, but they also had a great time doing it. {...

  Senior horticulture major Jessica Palo and junior horticulture major Jennifer Barnes are helping to keep their campus at Kent State University at Salem beautiful all year round. In this fall season, they are preparing Canna lilies for winter storage.   Tina Smith, public relations coordinator, Strategic Communications and Marketing, Regional Campuses, said, "The lilies were part of the beautiful, potted displays that decorated the patios on campus through the summer, but will reappear next year, thanks to the care they are receiving now."Special thanks to Tina Smith ...

Kent State University will welcome prospective students to campus for its Preview KSU events on Oct. 25 and Nov. 1. These comprehensive visit programs offer high school and transfer students an immersive look at life as a Golden Flash. LeAnn Starlin Nilsson, Ph.D., director of University Orientation & Visit Experience, told Kent State Today the events are crucial for students exploring their college options."Preview KSU happens several times throughout the year," Starlin Nilsson said. "It's an opportunity for prospective students to visit campus, explore majors and connect with our ac...

Kent State University celebrated the opening of its new Digital Engineering & Design Center for Space Applications (DEDC Space@Kent) on Oct. 16, marking a significant step in bridging the gap between education and national needs in aerospace and defense manufacturing.The College of Aeronautics and Engineering launched the center funded by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) and in collaboration with the University of Texas at El Paso Aerospace Center. This initiative responds to the growing demand for professionals skilled in digital engineering across the n...

Welcome to Flash Focus! In this series, we introduce you to fascinating student Flashes from all walks of life.Meet Alison Bredek, a junior environmental studies major with a minor in park management from North Ridgeville, Ohio, a member of the Kent State University's Honors College and the treasurer of the Future Environmental Professionals Club, with the big dream of becoming a park ranger for the National Park Service.Bredek values spending time outside as much as possible and trying new things. “Outside of school, I always make sure to give myself time to do the things I love to do,” ...