Greetings everyone, and welcome to the start of Academic Year 2026–2027!I hope you had a chance over the summer to rest, recharge, spend time with family and friends, travel, or simply do something that wasn't related to your email inbox!There is truly something about the beginning of a new academic year that feels like a reset; a chance to take stock of where we are, think about where we want to go, and begin again with a new group of students and new possibilities.This year feels particularly significant for us. We are beginning the year as the College of Sciences and Humanities. ...

 On-campus living continues to thrive at Kent State University, as residence halls are once again nearing capacity.Residence halls are 98% full for the 2026 Fall Semester, with additional housing requests coming in every day, said Jill Jenkins, senior executive director of University Housing. Nearly 6,000 students moved into Kent State’s 24 halls during KSU Kickoff, demonstrating students’ continued interest in participating in campus life, Jenkins said.“Students want to be a part of it. They want to be a part of that campus experience, the Kent State experience,” Jenkins told Kent S...

After a week of KSU Kickoff fun, the first day of the fall semester is officially here.As students and faculty head to their classrooms, take a look back at some of the events that welcomed thousands of new students to Kent State University.Immediately following Friday’s Convocation, first-year students made their way to Centennial Field for the Class of 2030 “K” Photo. And from there, it was time to check out Ohio’s No. 1 college town during Flashes First Friday....