Kent State Today will be following a group of six Golden Flashes for the 2024-25 academic year chronicling their efforts and successes during the fall and spring semesters. The group of students are at various places in their Kent State University academic careers and will share their experiences throughout the year as they take part in our distinctive programs, research and global experiences.When Kent State Today last spoke with junior mechatronics engineering technology student Jude Carver, he was preparing to enter his ‘bot, “Gondola” in Kent State’s Annual Combat Robotics Compe...
The Design Innovation Initiative is pleased to welcome the third cohort of The John and Fonda Elliot DI Faculty Fellows Program and first to participate in the six-week summer fellowship. Based in the Design Innovation Hub and generously supported through an endowed gift from John and Fonda Elliot, the program creates space and time for faculty members from any academic unit to engage in collaborative, cross or trans-disciplinary projects utilizing human-centered design and innovation strategies. While advancing their project collaborations, Elliot DI Faculty Fellows also engage in activi...
Kent State University International Admissions is always looking to add students from around the world to our Kent State family. In the early part of this academic year, Assistant Director of International Admissions Elly Styles traveled to Bogotá, Colombia, to connect with future Flashes and inspire them to follow their dreams as students at Kent State. Want to see one of YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Submit your Kent State-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future Kent State Today post. Photos should be framed -horizontally- a...
Kent State’s Office of Graduate Admissions will offer Free Application Week for all domestic applicants starting on Monday, June 2, and concluding on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Degree-seeking applications for all Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship master’s and doctoral programs are included in this promotion! The application fee will be automatically waived for those who live in the domestic United States and submit an application during this time. No special code is required to participate.
Thinking about taking your career to the next level? Whether you're a working professional or a recent graduate, Kent State University’s Online M.B.A. gives you the flexibility to earn your degree from anywhere, without putting your career on hold. Join us for a live webinar on June 17 and discover how our 100% online format and expert faculty make it easier than ever to start your M.B.A. journey.
Dear Kent State University Students, Faculty and Staff, The Division of Student Life is committed to fostering a campus environment where all students feel welcomed, affirmed and empowered to shape the community where they live, learn and grow. In support of this commitment and in response to recently enacted state legislation and federal executive orders, the Division of Student Life will enhance support to meet student needs. Ohio Senate Bill 1 permits student organizations, including fraternities and sororities, to continue providing opportunities for student engagement and belonging. Th...
As the iconic Goodyear Blimp marks its 100th anniversary, Kent State University’s connection to aviation history is soaring to new heights. Three alumni of the university’s aeronautics program are among the aviators steering this American icon through its centennial celebration.June 3 marks 100 years since the inaugural flight of Goodyear’s first branded blimp “Pilgrim,” which got its name during a christening at the Kent State University airport in 1925. In honor of this historic achievement, the Goodyear Blimp will fly to more than 100 cities across North America and Europe throughout ...
Division of People, Culture and Belonging
Planning campus events just got easier. University Events & Conference Services (UECS) has launched Mazévo, a new online scheduling portal designed to simplify the way Kent State faculty and staff request event-related services.Through Mazévo, users can submit one streamlined request for:Event spaceTechnology supportRoom setupsParking accommodationsCatering services (available starting July)“This new tool is designed to simplify the process and improve communication for everyone hosting events on campus,” said Tessie Shipley, assistant director of UECS. “We’re excited about the flexibility...