Yuko Kurahashi reflected on the School of Music piano division's winter concert series, "Midwinter Dreams: A Season to Celebrate!" Kurahashi centered the season of celebration around young artists and their mentors, highlighting the hard-working, dedicated students and faculty responsible for the performances.  Kurahashi outlined the various musical works included in the series, emphasizing the challenging and intricate nature of the pieces, and the positive attitudes of those performing them, while also diving into some of the history behind these famous works. Kurahashi's writ...

  Valentine's Day arrived a day early on Risman Plaza with a puppy kissing booth from Collar Scholars. The booth was built by Kent State building trades students for Collar Scholars - a group of Kent State students who raise future service dogs for Canine Companions.   Four-legged ambassadors from Canine Companions have supported Kent State students in times of loss, giving comfort when it was needed most. Collar Scholars used the booth to spread awareness - and puppy love - for Valentine's Day.   Want to see YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Submit your...

 Sports fans watching Kent State women’s soccer last season might not have realized that the action on the field doubled as a months‑long research project. Throughout the season, players wore chest‑strap heart‑rate monitors that captured detailed internal‑load and performance metrics during practices and games. That continuous stream of data, everything from heart‑rate patterns to sprint performance, became the foundation for two research projects that would eventually reach a national stage. Two Kent State University undergraduates brought national-level research experience to campu...

The list of Kent State's rivals in the Mid-American Conference (MAC)  just got more interesting—and a whole lot wider.Sacramento State, the green-and-gold clad Hornets from California's capital city, will join the MAC as a football-only member beginning in the 2026 season, conference presidents announced this week. For Kent State football fans wondering what this means for the Golden Flashes? It's all upside."This is an exciting opportunity for our conference and our program," said Kent State Vice President and Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond. "The Hornets have shown seriou...

The Tuscarawas County Bar Association, in partnership with Kent State University at Tuscarawas, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Tuscarawas County Bar Association Scholarships. These awards honor outstanding students pursuing studies in criminology, justice studies, psychology, and related fields who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to serving their communities.This year’s scholarship recipients are:Cassidee CollinsMajor: Criminology and Justice Studies, B.A.Cassidee Collins has distinguished herself through her academic dedication and p...