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A Kent State University student types on her phone while sitting with a computer by the fountain on Risman Plaza. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

Kent State Recognized for High-Quality Online Graduate Degree Programs in New US News Rankings

Kent State University continues to be recognized for its excellence in online education, earning high marks in U.S. News & World Report’s newly released 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. U.S. News recognizes Kent State in the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, Best Online Master’s in Business Programs and Best Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs lists. 

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IN A FLASH: Flashes in a Winter Wonderland

A steady snowfall made travel more challenging, but also picturesque for Golden Flashes on Thursday. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, Student Life, Spring Semester

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Police on bikes patrol campus during the 2024 Eclipse

Kent State Police: Credibility and Consistency Are ‘Part of Our DNA’

The Kent State Police Department received its 10th consecutive reaccreditation in November 2024 after consistently exceeding the standards set by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, a third-party accreditation agency. 

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The cast of “Trial by Fire” rehearses at Kent State University’s Center for the Performing Arts while director Courtney Brown (far right) watches. (Photo credit: Rami Daud)

Kent State Kicks Off 55th Commemoration of May 4 With Play on Student Activism and Book Bans

This year, Kent State University will hold the 55th commemoration honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on Kent State students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine others and sparking a turning point in American history. Kicking off the program for the annual May 4 Commemoration is a play that focuses on student activism and book bans.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, May 4, May 4 Commemoration, School of Theatre and Dance

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"Trial By Fire" rehearsal

‘Trial by Fire’ Play Is First in 2025 May 4 Event Schedule

“Trial by Fire” is coming to Kent State in February. The play, written by Kent State alumnus and staff member Eric Mansfield, and inspired by a true story, is about banned books and a Kent State graduate who presented them to her high school class and how her students rose to activism to defend her. The performances are part of this year’s 55th May 4 Commemoration schedule, presented by the May 4 Education Committee. 

Tags: May 4 Commemoration, School of Theatre and Dance, Nationally Distinctive, Arts & Culture

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A drone hovering in the foreground with its operator behind

In the News: Aeronautics, Fashion, ‘Brain Rot’ and Lifespan Development Showcased

“In the News” features Kent State University’s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action. 

 

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Winter 2024-2025

IN A FLASH: Back To Classes

Students braved a snow-covered campus and cold temperatures as classes began for Spring Semester 2025.

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Hildur Ásgeirsdóttir Jónsson, Kent State alumna, will have a solo exhibition at the Kent State University Museum beginning Jan. 24, 2025.

Kent State University Museum to Feature Exhibition of World-Renowned Alumna Artist

The work of a well-known Cleveland textile artist who earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Kent State University will be on display at the Kent State University Museum beginning Jan. 24.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Profiles, Nationally Distinctive, Kent State University Museum, School of Art

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Crawford Hall's winter look

IN A FLASH: A Snowy Welcome

Significant snowfall in the last few days has given campus an extreme makeover from the way it looked before winter break.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, Spring Semester, Student Life

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Holiday Collage Chorale

IN A FLASH: Songs of the Season

The Kent State University Chorale set the tone for the season with their annual Holiday Choral Collage in late November. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, Fall Semester

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