Kent State University held its first Alumni Day of Service in 2009. Since then, it has blossomed into a weeklong initiative supporting our blue and gold communities around the world. During Flashes Give Back Week, Golden Flashes can choose to volunteer at one – or more – of our 50+ service sites. With in-person volunteer opportunities from Washington, D.C. to Southern California, plus several virtual options, there are a variety of ways to make a difference at Kent State and in our communities.Because of the overwhelming support of our Flashes family over the past 15 years, we are excited...
College of Sciences and Humanities
The Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction Selection Committee is pleased to announce that the winner of the 2025 award is THE COLOR OF A LIE by Kim Johnson, published by Random House Books for Young Readers.Set against the backdrop of 1955 America, The Color of a Lie presents a gripping exploration of racial identity during the height of white flight to the suburbs. After a family tragedy, Calvin and his family make the decision to pass as white in a segregated community. Through masterful historical research and nuanced storytelling, Johnson illuminates the devastating impact o...
Dissertation
Resources
- Human Subject Review – Before you implement research that involves the use of human subjects, your project must be reviewed and approved by the Kent State Institutional Review Board (IRB).
Doctoral Student Flow Chart
Track your progress toward graduation by viewing the Doctoral Student Flow Chart.
For Kent State senior aeronautics major Blessing Mupinga, flying has always been a source of fascination. Despite not seeing any pilots who looked like her, a Black woman, Blessing decided to follow her passion for aviation to Kent State University because of its stellar reputation for educating exceptional pilots.Now, she’s well on her way to achieving her dream and scholarship support has propelled her along her journey. She credits the Richard F. “Dick” Schwabe Endowed Scholarship and Adam M. McFarland Endowed Memorial Scholarship with allowing her to focus on and excel in her studies. ...
In celebration of National Engineers Week, Kent State University at Tuscarawas is holding the 42nd annual Engineering Technology Opportunity Expo on Wed., Feb.19 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. The Expo is open and free to the public.Participating companies will have representatives from engineering, management, personnel and human resources available to address questions regarding job availability, skill requirements, expected salaries and career opportunities in engineering. They will also have displays featuring information on various products they manufacture.Kent State ...
Fall Final Exam Schedule Content Regional
The final examination period for day and evening classes for Fall 2026 is Monday, December 14, 2026 through Sunday, December 20, 2026. All classes are expected to have some instructional or evaluative activity during the final examination time. Unless otherwise announced, examinations are held in the room where the lecture section of the class regularly meets.
