One of the best parts of being a student at Kent State University is how students guide their own paths.  And one of the easiest ways they can personalize their golden experience is through more than 330 student organizations and clubs within Kent State’s Center for Student Involvement. From the Flash Activities Board to Kent State’s ranked dodgeball team, students can find a unique community that makes Kent State feel like home.  For most students who are new to Kent State, Blastoff is their first opportunity to meet student organizations and clubs and netwo...

Kent State University’s Career Exploration and Development Student Employment Fair was held Friday, Aug. 28, at the Kent Student Center. More than 400 students attended the fair and connected with 31 employers offering both on- and off-campus job opportunities.Events like the Student Employment Fair are central to Kent State’s commitment to award-winning support and access. By providing students with hands-on networking practice and vital resources right on campus, the university fosters a culture of care that helps students build confidence as they navigate their professional journeys.Justin ...

U.S. Sen. Jon Husted visited Kent State University's College of Podiatric Medicine on Sept. 2 for a tour of the college's Independence, Ohio, campus, meeting with students and learning more about the college's mission to train the next generation of podiatric physicians.Husted was welcomed by college leadership for a walk-through of the college's educational spaces, where he spoke with students about their coursework and clinical training. Founded in 1916, Kent State's College of Podiatric Medicine is the largest podiatric medical college in the country and one of only nine accredited podiatri...

For many Kent State University students, the beginning of a new academic year means a new address — and, for some, a new level of independence.But moving into a house or apartment off campus doesn’t mean moving away from Kent State. On Wednesday, Kent State officials took that message directly to students’ doorsteps, visiting four streets where many students live — East College Avenue, University Drive, Summit Street and East Main Street — to welcome them to the new academic year and remind them that the university’s support and resources remain available wherever they live. This is one e...