Student Life
A Rwandan Police Officer Journeys From Kigali to Kent State, Earns His Degree and Returns Home to Pay It Forward
In December 2025, Francis Rubagumya, 37, walked across the stage at Kent State's commencement with a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language — and a plan to take every lesson he had learned back to the country he loves Rwanda.
Flash Focus: Lily Stenroos
Meet Lily Stenroos, a member of the Honors College pursuing an environmental studies degree with minors in sustainability, environmental justice and political science, from Mayfield Village, Ohi0, whose academic path was forged from deep relationships between the natural world and humans.
IN A FLASH: Valentines and Canines
A Kent State student organization sponsored a puppy kissing booth on Risman Plaza to celebrate Valentine's Day and raise awareness for a very special cause.
Kent State Students Turned Soccer Metrics into National Research And Personal Success
Two Kent State University undergraduates brought national-level research experience to campus this year as featured presenters at the 2026 Exercise Science Summit. Liliana St. Germain and Olivia Snedeker delivered their work after using performance and biometric data collected from the Kent State women’s soccer team.
Kent State Students Land Jobs Through Internships at Major Companies
The college decision involves more than choosing a major and a campus. It's an investment in a future career, and at Kent State University, that future takes shape long before graduation day through internship opportunities that transform students into working professionals.
IN A FLASH: Up and Over the Snow!
Northeast Ohio’s unpredictable and sometimes extreme weather conditions provide excellent training scenarios for Kent State student pilots.
Exploratory Students Break New Ground with Distinctive Florence Education-Abroad Experience
First-year student Johan Kristoff will be among nine Kent State University students who will embark on a groundbreaking spring break journey to Florence, Italy, marking the first international experience designed specifically for students to discover their academic path.
Global Education Director Shares ‘Life-changing’ Experience of Studying Abroad
Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., vice president for global education and interim dean of the Honors College at Kent State University, was recently featured on WAKR Radio’s “Ray Horner Morning Show” to discuss the education-abroad programs, student support and his life-changing experiences abroad.
Celebrating Black History Month Where it Began
The Kent State University Black Alumni Chapter and Black United Students are sponsoring a day-long celebration in honor of Black History Month, which was founded at the Kent Campus.
IN A FLASH: Sapori - A Taste of Italy
Students experienced a taste of Italy with the grand opening of Sapori inside Eastway Dining on Feb. 2.