Join us Saturday, July 5 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the Kent Heritage Festival. This year’s festival will include live music and entertainment on two stages, a children’s play and activities area, local food trucks, the classic car show and fireworks at dark. The Kent Jaycees will host their Ducks River Race event and, of course, the festival will include downtown Kent restaurants and small businesses, the Haymaker Farmers’ Market, DORA and more!
Help us roll out the red carpet for our newest community members! We’re looking for friendly volunteers to drive golf carts during the Kent Campus First-Year Student Move-In on August 13 and 14. You'll be transporting students and their families from long-term parking to the residence halls—a simple but impactful way to offer a warm welcome to campus. Shifts are available from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sign up for as many as you'd like. Golf cart certification is required (easy instructions are included).
Kent State faculty and staff have an exclusive offer to see “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” on July 4. When you buy one ticket, get the second free! Celebrate American traditions with Charlie Brown and get out in time to see fireworks. Please call the box office and let them know you are calling for the BOGO promo. The codes do not work online. Box office is open Monday-Friday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., 330-672-3884.
Nominations are now open for the Kent State University Advisor Impact Award! Sponsored by University Advising, the Advisor Impact Award is a quarterly recognition given to one outstanding academic advisor who has made a significant positive impact on the lives and academic success of their students. This award celebrates advisors who embody the Kent State University Advising Guiding Principles. Nominations for the award close Friday, July 11.
Attend a free lecture series June 6-12 as part of the School of Art’s Annual Kent Blossom Art Intensives(KBAI) Program. Every year, visiting artists give public presentations on their work. All artist lectures are free and open to the public. Lectures are hosted by world-renowned guest artists in ceramics, painting, textiles and glass.
The Performance Management team is pleased to announce a new resource hub in Canvas with PageUp Performance training materials. Check out the Canvas course today for quick intros, in-depth overviews, manuals and more! Links to the course and other helpful details are also available on the performance review cycle webpage.
Kent State rode a dominant first half to defeat Western Michigan 73-66 Thursday night, securing their spot in the Mid-American Conference tournament semifinals.The Golden Flashes (22-10, 11-7 MAC) built a commanding 43-25 halftime lead and withstood a second-half rally from the Broncos (12-20, 9-9 MAC) at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.Marquis Barnett led Kent State with 18 points, while Jalen Sullinger and Cian Medley each contributed 13 points. Delrecco Gillespie recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.Kent State's defense stifled the Broncos early, holding them to just 25 first-h...
Kent State Baseball takes on the Ohio State Buckeyes Wednesday, April 9, at Bill Davis Stadium in Columbus, Ohio!
Join the Kent State Central Ohio Alumni Chapter for a tailgate in the stadium parking lot to enjoy food and Kent State prizes with fellow alumni and fans before cheering on the Golden Flashes at their 6 p.m. game! Alumni are welcome to bring a cooler, chair or lawn games.
