Student Life

Rwandan student Alliah Cynthia Teta serves up a traditional stewed chicken dish.

The entry of Team Rwanda and Team Nigeria into the annual cooking contest reflects Kent State’s growing relations in sub-Saharan Africa, resulting in new groups of international students on campus. The Rwandan students are part of a group of 12 undergraduates sponsored by the Rwandan government who arrived at Kent State for the fall semester to pursue degrees.

Kent State students from Sri Lanka took first place!

Team Sri Lanka took first place in the Fall  International Cook-Off

Team Bangladesh serves mutton briyana, a dish that garnered the People's Choice Award at the 2022 Annual International Cook-off.

Two teams from sub-Saharan Africa made their debut on Thursday at Kent State University’s annual International Cook-off sponsored by the Office of Global Education

President Diacon with football fans in the stands at Dix Stadium

President Diacon rallied the fans at the annual Prez D Freeze-Out game

Graduate student, Dr. Harsh Mishra

A physician from India is pursuing a second doctoral degree at Kent State. 

Students Walking on Campus

If you find yourself expending too much time and energy this semester, Kent State has some lesser-known resources that are intentionally designed to save you both. These eight resources are free for students and were specifically crafted for students.

ALL IN Most Engaged Campus LOGO

Kent State has been recognized for its efforts in support of student voters. The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge named Kent State to its list of ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College student voting, which recognizes institutions for making intentional efforts to increase student voter participation.

E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center
Drummers celebrate Native American Heritage Month

The goal of the Native American Heritage and Veterans celebration was to honor our Native American students, faculty, staff, and community members while also honoring our veterans.

Office of International Student Affairs hosts multiple events for international students

The International Friendship Program allows faculty and international students to converse and learn from each other, and it creates a welcoming environment for those who are far away from home. 

Prez-D Freeze-Out Game

Bundle up for the last home football game of the season: it’s a Freeze-Out!