Kent State University alumnus Antonio Gates has begun his journey to football immortality, recently visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, to meet with officials and begin preparations for his enshrinement. The former basketball standout at Kent State will become just the second Golden Flash to earn a gold jacket, joining linebacker Jack Lambert who was enshrined in 1990.During his Canton visit, Gates experienced a unique Kent State connection, meeting with Jon Kendle, vice president of museum and archives at the Hall of Fame and fellow university alumnus. Kendle holds two deg...

Kent State’s very own Dr. Metin Eren featured on the History Channel! Dr. Eren discusses the peopling of North America with Steve Rinella on his show, Hunting History. Watch here! ...

The defending Mid-American Conference (MAC) Women’s Basketball Tournament champion is one step closer to repeating its title run. No. 4 seed Kent State University defeated No. 5 Miami University 68-61 in Wednesday’s quarterfinal matchup at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, securing its spot in the semifinals of the 2025 MAC Tournament.The Kent State Golden Flashes showcased their balanced attack with five players scoring in double figures, led by sophomore guard Mya Babbitt’s 19-point performance. Babbitt also contributed seven rebounds to help Kent State control the glass throughout the contest.Seni...