University Housing is looking for volunteers to help welcome our newest Golden Flashes during Move-In 2026!  We wanted to give YOU the first opportunity to secure your preferred time slot before volunteer spots fill up! Students will move in on Wednesday, Aug. 19 and Thursday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. If you are available for one or both days — and are ready to cruise campus in a six-seat golf cart — we would love to have you join the team. Volunteers receive a t-shirt, endless appreciation, and the chance to be a part of one of the most exciting campus traditions.

Kent State University’s School of Art invites all to attend the 2026 KBAI Visiting Artist Lecture Series, featuring public presentations by visiting artists working in ceramics, jewelry/metals/enameling, painting, print media and photography, and sculpture and expanded media. All lectures are free and open to the public and take place at 5 p.m. in the Center for the Visual Arts, Room 165. 

We're in the middle of grilling season, and Environmental Health and Safety has curated grilling best practices for optimal safety this summer. Gas grills are involved in an average of 9,287 home fires annually. Additionally, grill-related injuries are common, with an average of 21,682 emergency room visits per year between 2020 and 2024. Preventive measures can significantly reduce these risks. 

The Kent Blossom Music Festival returns for its 58th season from June 21 through July 26, bringing world-class performances and educational opportunities to Kent State University and Northeast Ohio. The 2026 season will feature faculty concerts, young artist performances and a season finale at Blossom Music Center, including the festival’s signature side-by-side concert with The Cleveland Orchestra. 

Handcrafted from the authentic hardwood of the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center), this collection allows you to own a piece of Kent State history—from commencements to graduations to concerts and cheering on the home team! Each piece of memorabilia is crafted from game-used sections of the MAC Center court used from 1992-2025. For a limited time, get 15% off when you purchase two or more items! 

Kent State University will commemorate Juneteenth with a community celebration that combines the rich history of Black Americans with an assortment of festivities. Juneteenth Jubilee will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the Kent Campus, Student Green/Risman Plaza. Enjoy live performances, music, great food, vendors and more. This event is free and open to the public.