Division of Student Life
Kent State Named Military Friendly School Seventh Year in a Row
Kent State University has been named a Military Friendly® School by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM JobSM and Military Spouse, for the seventh year in a row. In addition, this is the fifth year that Kent State University at Tuscarawas has held the elite title. Kent State at Ashtabula ha…
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Kent State Honored Veterans on Nov. 10
All were invited to come and honor America’s veterans as Kent State University held its annual Veterans Day observance. This year’s program, “Honoring All Who Serve,” took place on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. on the Student Green at Risman Plaza. The outdoor program included a fla…
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Kent State’s Dining Services Unveils Updates to Better Serve Campus Community
Kent State University’s Dining Services has made various updates to its markets and cafés on campus in response to students’ needs. These updates range from clearer labeling of menus to helping students with food allergies to encouraging students to explore their culinary options. Mindful Labelin…
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Kent State Fraternity and Sorority Life Reaches Record Numbers
The total number of students involved in Fraternity and Sorority Life organizations has reached more than 2,000 for the first time in Kent State University history. Fraternity and Sorority Life oversees opportunities for involvement in these student groups and works closely with the Panhellenic Coun…
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Get Screened at National Depression Screening Day
Be Well: Body and Mind The 21st annual National Depression Screening Day at Kent State University will be held on several Kent State campus locations in October, and is open to all faculty, staff and students, as well as the larger community. Campus screening days and locations are listed belo…
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Black Squirrel Festival Features Music, Food and Freebies
A Kent State University tradition for 34 years, the annual Black Squirrel Festival will take place Friday, Sept. 11, from noon-6 p.m. on the Student Green and Risman Plaza. The Black Squirrel Festival, which is hosted by Kent Student Center Programming, attracts more than 3,000 students, faculty and…
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Kent State Continues Blue and Gold Pride Days Tradition
Share Your Blue and Gold Pride Day Photos
On the Kent Campus, share photos on social media of you and your colleagues, friends or family wearing blue and gold on Fridays, and use #BlueAndGoldFriday to increase awareness of Kent State’s Blue and Gold Pride Days tradition. Your photos could appear on tagboard!
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Enjoy a Week of Kent State Spirit With Welcome Back Week Events
The Kent Student Center, Center for Student Involvement and Intercollegiate Athletics cordially invite students, faculty and staff to enjoy a week of Kent State spirit to start the academic year. The events are meant to be fun, interactive and casual. Each day will feature some free food and give…
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Kent State Continues Blue and Gold Pride Days Tradition
Blue and Gold Pride Days are back at Kent State University! Kent State faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the university are encouraged to promote university spirit and pride by wearing blue and gold colors. Kent State introduced Blue and Gold Pride Days last fall as a way to unite m…
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Kent State Students Celebrate the Start of a New School Year at Blastoff
Kent State University students celebrated the start of a new school year at Blastoff on Sunday, Aug. 30, on the Student Green. Blastoff is the university’s annual back-to-school celebration that occurs the day before fall classes begin. It serves as the culminating event of Welcome Weekend, a four-d…
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