Students, staff and faculty have an opportunity to give back not only to their community but also to their environment with Kent State University's annual Bra Recycling Drive."We started the Bra Recycling Drive because October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So it's nice since people are thinking about that and maybe cleaning out their drawers," Leah Graham, sustainability coordinator in the Office of Sustainability, said. "It's a good time of year they can donate."  According to Graham, the environment can be heavily impacted when there are so many different textiles with nowh...

 As election season approaches, first-time voters at Kent State University are preparing to make their voices heard. Whether registering at events like Democracy Fest or researching candidates in their residence halls, students across campus are taking their first steps toward casting their votes.Empowering student voters reflects Kent State’s commitment to an inclusive culture on campus where students can freely share their perspectives and make an impact on their futures. For Josie Giguere, a junior business management major, voting is about taking a stand on issues that directly s...

The 2026-27 season is almost here, and Kent State basketball is inviting Golden Flashes fans to be there for the start of it. The Flashes Tipoff event takes place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. for Fan Fest. Admission and parking are free.Fans will get their first look at the Kent State men’s and women’s basketball teams and coaching staffs as the Flashes are introduced to the home crowd. From there, the night is all about the fun: games, prizes, performances and a chance to get in on the action with a shot ...

For Allyson Boyd, ’09, work is a zoo–but she wouldn’t have it any other way. A born and raised Akron native, Allyson Boyd, ’09, has always been embedded in her community through her work and volunteerism. She started her college career at the College of Wooster, but after her sophomore year, she transferred to Kent State University at Stark. There, she met Lisa Waite, a professor who infused real-world experiences into her courses. Allyson took that message to heart, earning a bachelor’s degree in communication studies while working for Downtown Akron Partnership. That position sparked an...