Student Life

Horse-drawn Carriage Rides at Fall Fest

Falling For Kent State

Students braved the cold weather Thursday night to attend Fall Fest, an event held by the Flash Activities Board (FAB) on the Centennial Green. The event featured coffee mug giveaways, horse-and-carriage rides and snacks.  

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The Unity Walkway on Manchester Field, Kent Campus

IN A FLASH: Recognizing 70 Years of History

The Unity Walkway on Manchester Field honors the rich history of Kent State's Black and Latinx fraternities and sororities. 

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The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Fellow presentations yielded 13 first-place winners this year.

SURE Fellows Demonstrate Kent State's R1 Status in Action

SURE presenters represented the 122 students who participated in the program during summer 2022, an increase of 50 students from the previous year. SURE is sponsored by the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs and the office of President Todd Diacon, as well as several individuals, departments, colleges, institutes and others. 

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Powerpoint from the LGBTQ+ about International Pronoun Day

Pronouns Are More Than Words, They Represent Identity

On International Pronoun Day, the Kent State University LGBTQ+ Center held an event honoring all pronouns. The importance of respecting pronouns was explained and a group discussion was led to further examine the complexities of genders and pronouns.

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Kirk Magnus' Restored Murals

Late Kent State Professor’s Legacy Lives On Through Oral History By Students

The late Kirk Mangus was an art professor at Kent State University renowned for his ceramic art, sculpture, drawings, paintings and murals.

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Kent State senior Maya McDaniel will become one of the university's youngest students to receive a bachelor's degree. (Screenshot courtesy of WEWS News 5 Cleveland)

Kent State Senior Has Kept a Secret: Her Age

Kent State University student Maya McDaniel began her collegiate journey at age 14. Now a 17-year-old senior, she is set to graduate with a degree in game design and a minor in computer science and also set to become one of the youngest students to receive a bachelor’s degree from the university.

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Sophomore Kylee Welter and her cats on Risman Plaza.

IN A FLASH: Cool Cats on Campus

A beautiful, fall day on campus brings everyone outdoors. 

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A photo of a student riding a bike across the science mall

First Star Kent State Academy Provides Umbrella of Protection for Foster Care Alumni 

First Star Kent State Academy has created a resource, the Purple Umbrella Network, to offer support to students transitioning from foster care.

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A Golden Flash walks on a path of golden leaves near Eastway Center.

IN A FLASH: Paths of Gold

Fall leaves and bright sunshine are adding the gold to the "blue and gold" on our campuses.

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Screenshot of ScholarshipUniverse webpage

Where on the Web? ScholarshipUniverse, the ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ of Scholarships

Students who are frustrated with the scholarship process are getting the help they need with ScholarshipUniverse. This installment of “Where on the Web?” features an easy and accessible scholarship finder for Kent State University students.

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