Student Life

University Facilities Management crews working on the Risman Fountain

IN A FLASH: Getting Campus Ready

Throughout the year, all around campus, dedicated people work hard to keep everything at Kent State in working order and looking great.

Tags: Fall Semester , University Facilities Management , Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship , University News , Student Life

Kent State Today

Summer in Kent 2024

IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer

While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. Kent State University International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus. 

Tags: International Admissions , Global Education , Global Education , University News , University Facilities Management , City of Kent , Student Life

Kent State Today

New Kent State University graduates smile and celebrate as blue and gold streamers are launched into the air at the end of their commencement ceremony held at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Kent State Raises $383 Million in Record-Breaking Fundraising Campaign

Kent State University recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. The Forever Brighter campaign ended in June 2024, having raised more than $383.2 million total. 

Tags: University News , Organizational Sustainability , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Alumni , Student Life

Kent State Today

Marcello Fantoni, Kent State vice president for Global Education, at the Palace of Versailles

‘The Future of Higher Education Is Global’

Most people know the Palace of Versailles as a popular French tourist destination. For Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., Kent State University’s vice president for global education, Versailles is where he serves on the Scientific Committee of its Research Center, helping to shepherd art history research on a global scale.

Tags: Global Education , Student Life , Kent State Works , Global Presence , Arts & Culture

Kent State Today

Gabby Bailey

Working Toward the Olympics – and a Graduate Degree at Kent State

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. 

Tags: Intercollegiate Athletics , Sports , Global Presence , Global Education , MAC , Student Life , graduate students , College of Education, Health and Human Services , College of Education, Health and Human Services

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Jocelyn Trimmer on the pink carpet of the Mean Girls National Tour

Jocelyn Darci Trimmer is So Fetch!

School of Theatre and Dance alumna Jocelyn Darci Trimmer has made her debut on the pink carpet. The recent grad has landed a role in the “Mean Girls” national tour as an ensemble member and the Regina George understudy. However, her journey started much earlier.

Tags: Arts & Culture , Student Life

School of Theatre and Dance

CAED Senior Show 2024

IN A FLASH: Spectacular Senior Showcase

As their time as undergraduates comes to an end, senior interior design students from Kent State's College of Architecture and Environmental Design display their work in a Senior Show. 

Tags: College of Architecture and Environmental Design , Spring Semester , Community Impact , Community & Society , design , Arts & Culture , Student Life

Kent State Today

Summer Preview KSU 2024

IN A FLASH: A Warm Welcome for Visiting Families

Summer Preview KSU days give high school and transfer students and their families an opportunity to get to know Kent State. 

Tags: Community Impact , Admissions , High School Students , Transfer Students , University News , Community & Society , Student Life

Kent State Today

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

International Student-Athletes Find Second Home at Kent State

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

Tags: University News , Student Life , Sports , Global Presence

Kent State Today

Journalism Student Della Fowler sitting with three other people at table in gymnastics meet

‘Find What Makes Your Heart Beat a Little Faster’

For journalism student Della Fowler, a chance opportunity to report on Kent State University gymnastics sparked a passion that has led her all the way to covering the Olympics.

Tags: School of Media and Journalism , Internships , Student Life

College of Communication & Information