Student Life

Students examining furniture display in Tri-Towers

Students are invited to examine and evaluate a sample assembly of furniture in Kent State’s Tri-Towers rotunda so that their input can guide University Housing in selecting new furnishings for residence halls.

A delegation of college recruiters from India is visiting the Kent Campus this week.

A group of college recruiters who have contributed to Kent State University’s high enrollment of international students from India are on campus this week to experience the university first-hand.

Ohio National Guardsmen on May 4, 1970

Brian VanDeMark, a historian with the United States Naval Academy, has written a new book “Kent State: An American Tragedy.” He will participate in a panel discussion at Kent State on Sept. 27.

Flash Focus: Cheer Captains Addison Sharrow and Essence Holloway

Meet Addison Sharrow and Essence Holloway, the Kent State cheer team co-captains, combining their love of sport with their academics.

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Student studying at Risman Fountain

It has only been a few weeks since the start of classes, but the buzz and hustle of fall semester is in full effect. 

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Flash Focus Lilly Kensicki

Meet Lilly Kensicki, a mechatronics engineering technology major from Parma, Ohio. Think of the phrase “well-rounded student,” and you should think of Kensicki.  

9/11 Flags Memorial

A Kent State University student honored the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a display of 2,977 American flags on the campus student green this week.

Zombie Apocalypse 2024

The annual "Zombie Apocalypse" event, presented by Kent State Navigators early in the fall semester, offers a fun activity for students.

A member of the United Greek Council interacts with Mittie Davis Jones, a member of Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

United Greek Council held a voter registration event in Risman Plaza this week. Members of Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. in Cleveland collaborated with the students.

Voter Registration Event 2023

The Flashes Vote Festival on Sept. 17 on Risman Plaza is presented by Kent State Undergraduate Student Government as a fun way to engage student voters, share voting information, get Flashes registered to vote.