Spring Semester

Spring Commencement 2024

Find out what the most popular names were at this year's commencement ceremonies.

Student in tree near Horning and Loop Roads

Among the many trees, flowers and beautiful landscaped green spaces on the Kent Campus, students find peaceful places to study, relaz and just hang out. 

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FlashesForever Fest Spring 2024

In early May, Kent State celebrated its soon-to-be alumni of the spring Class of 2024 with #FlashesForever Fest on the Lester A. Lefton Esplanade. 

Spring Plant Sale

The annual Spring Plant Sale at the Herrick Conservatory offers a chance for Flashes to add more green into their gardens and homes. Students help grow the plants and paint rain barrels. The event helps raise funds for several biology-focused student organizations. 

Spring flowers

Blooming flowers and budding trees herald the annual green up on campus in spring semester.

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Skateboarding student flies during a brief time of warmer temperatures in February

A brief preview of spring-like weather inspired Golden Flashes to venture outdoors. 

Black squirrel near a tree on Front Campus

At Kent State, campus black squirrels may need to step in for Groundhog Day forecasting duties. 

A student rides a scooter on the coldest day (thus far) of 2024.

Kent State students braved the extremely cold temperatures and below zero wind chills on their way to their classes.

A snowy walk toward the University Library

Some of the season's coldest temperatures and snow cover set the scene for students' first day of classes after winter break.