Kent State University is set to burst with Golden Flash pride as the annual Homecoming celebration returns Sept. 28. The heart of Kent, Ohio, will transform into a sea of blue and gold when alumni, students, families, employees and community members come together for this cherished tradition that began in 1918. The university will host activities and events leading up to the Sept. 28 Homecoming Parade and Homecoming football game. All are invited to connect, celebrate and experience the vibrant Kent State community spirit.This year’s Homecoming theme is A Legacy of Leadership, and the universi...

Welcome to Flash Focus! In this series, we introduce you to fascinating student Flashes from all walks of life. Meet Lilly Kensicki, a Kent State University mechatronics engineering technology major from Parma, Ohio. Think of the phrase “well-rounded student,” and you should think of Kensicki.  Kensicki is in multiple organizations on campus with leadership positions such as the recruitment chair for Women in Engineering, the treasurer of Kent State Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity (KSURGE), the social media chair for the American Institute in Aeronautics and Astronautics and...