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Corey Conners at Olympics

When Corey Conners teed off at the 2024 Paris Olympics, he represented more than just his home country of Canada. The professional golfer also carried the pride of Kent State University.

Corey Conners Competes at the Olympics

When Corey Conners tees off at the 2024 Paris Olympics, he'll represent more than just his home country of Canada. The professional golfer will also be carrying the pride of Kent State University.

Gabby Bailey

In May, student-athlete Gabby Bailey completed her master's degree at Kent State while also pursuing her dream of competing in the Olympics with support from her coach and Kent State Athletics. 

Kent State's international student-athletes have an extraordinary sense of commitment to academics and athletics.

Kent State's international student-athletes make an extraordinary commitment to leave their countries to study and train so far away from home. 

Kent State’s Danniel Thomas will compete in the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics qualifying round of the women’s shot put on Friday, Aug. 12.

Kent State University alumni Corey Conners, Chris Ortiz and Danniel Thomas-Dodd will compete on the world stage at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics

David Thal, Pan-American Games Silver Medalist

A faculty member in Kent State's College of Architecture and Environmental Design and his teammates earned a silver medal  in the 2024 Pan-American Master Games. 

Flash, Kent State University’s mascot, waves a flag in front of Dix Stadium before a home football game. (Photo credit: Scott Galvin)

Kent State University and Cleveland Clinic have announced a multiyear partnership in which Cleveland Clinic becomes the official healthcare provider for Kent State Athletics. Cleveland Clinic will serve as the medical services provider to support Kent State student-athlete health and wellness.

Corey Connors competing at the 2020 Olympic Games

Former Kent State University men's golf standout Corey Conners will need to update his resume to read "two-time Olympian", as the Listowel, Ontario native has been nominated to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Kent State vs. Notre Dame NCAA tournament

A spectacular season led the Golden Flashes women's basketball team to a MAC Championship win and a trip to NCAA March Madness.

Notre Dame basketball court

Kent State University Athletics is no stranger to a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.  According to a bracket by Inside Higher Education, the student-athletes on the 2023-24 women’s team are championship caliber. The publication’s Academic Performance Tournament, which pits NCAA Tournament basketball teams against each other based on academic success, shows why Kent State is a powerhouse on and off the court.