College of the Arts
Kent State Youth Winds (KSYW) had the unique opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. this spring, giving meaningful performances alongside famous monuments and making lasting connections with renowned musicians. This weekend of music education was planned by Dr. Wendy Matthews, professor of music education, Kent State Youth Winds Director and conductor, and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Assessment. Sixty students participated in the trip; they were accompanied by four talented conductors and sixteen chaperones. The trip consisted of a visit to the National Muse...
Trainings & Workshops
Find trainings and workshops designed to complement and enhance your academic experiences while developing valued skills that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Term Ending December 2026
- Erin Beseda – Compliance Investigator, Kent
- Patti Davis – Coordinator, Leave & Disability Benefits, Kent
- Anita Francisco – Senior Secretary, Kent
- Darcy McBride – Assistant Director, Student Accessibility Services, RC, Stark
Term Ending December 2027
- Kara Barnett – Chemical Health and Safety Coordinator, Kent
- Craig Berger – Associate Director, Center for Student Involvement, Kent
- Meagan Blake – Special Assistant, Kent
- Zach Boggs – Sr.
August 28, 2026
Poster Sale
- The biggest and newest back to school poster sale is coming to Kent State!
- The sale is put on by the company the College Poster Sale and is sponsored by the Flash Activities Board (FAB).
- The sale will be all week from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
August 26, 2026
Poster Sale
- The biggest and newest back to school poster sale is coming to Kent State!
- The sale is put on by the company the College Poster Sale and is sponsored by the Flash Activities Board (FAB).
- The sale will be all week from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
August 19, 2026
IT Welcome Tent
- Welcome to Kent State! Stop by the IT Welcome Tent to discover free tech resources available to help you succeed in school!
- Learn how to get free Microsoft Office, Adobe Express, TechHelp support, tech training, and much more.
Division of Student Life
Claire June Laux, Chloe M. Niesz Kutsch and Melaina Grace Mattingly Uhrig graduated together, with honors, in Kent State University’s Spring Class of 2025. They met in preschool and have remained close friends for more than 19 years. They attended the same preschool (Kent State’s Child Development Center), grade school (Holden Elementary), middle school (Stanton Middle School), high school (Theodore Roosevelt High School) and university (Kent State). Laux studied neuroscience and violin performance at Kent State and graduated with two degrees, Kutsch’s major was international studie...
