Student Life

Kent State University paid formal tribute to all those who have served in the U.S. armed forces at its annual Veterans Day Commemoration. 

On Monday, Hebros hosted its first-ever Hebros B’nai Mitzvah Reception, where Kent State students were invited to visit the Hillel Center to take part in games, enjoy food and learn about Jewish practices.

“We institutionalize the work of violence prevention to be part of the culture of Kent State,” Jennifer O’Connell, director of SRVSS, said. “It feeds into Flashes Take Care of Flashes and that there’s a commitment as an institution that we support our students, that we help prevent harm from happening in our community, and we look out for one another.” 

Matthew Helmick-Bickel, 29, spent five years in the U.S. Army as an airborne paratrooper stationed at Fort Bragg North Carolina, now known as Fort Liberty, before he enrolled at Kent State in 2020.  

Voting is under way this Election Day, with students heading to the Beverly Warren Recreation Center among other voting locations to cast their ballots on issues like reproductive health and the legalization of cannabis, as well as various school board and levy decisions. 

A unique class at Kent State New York City Fashion immerses students in different aspects of living and working in the city. 

The MPower Men of Color Summit provided attendees the opportunity to connect and celebrate during a schedule that consisted of educational workshops, brunch and a formal gala and awards banquet.

Kent State University’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies and School of Communications Studies are collaborating on an event to bring students together to talk about the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. 

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7. Voting can be intimidating for some, so Kent State Today wanted to share some resources to help students feel prepared to hit the polls.

Find out which of the pumpkin creations displayed at Eastway received the most votes.