Student Life

Senior history major Emma Kelly was among the Kent State students who visited Jackson State University for the alternative winter break trip.

Kent State students who traveled to Jackson State University during an alternative winter break trip had in-depth, hands-on exposure to survivors of the May 15, 1970, police shooting, which killed two people; the youngest Freedom Rider, Hezekiah Watkins; and the home of Myrlie and Medgar Evers, a National Monument.

Bob DiBiasio

Many Kent State University students are interested in knowing what a career in sports administration is like. Cleveland Guardians Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Bob DiBiasio has answers.

Jeffrey Huston Banner

Peering into a classroom taught by Jeffery Huston, professor of health sciences and Outstanding Teaching Award winner, may surprise the casual observer. An ideal classroom for Huston balances on the edge of chaos.

Kent State Today
Doggie kissing booth raised funds for campus group Paws for a Cause.

A doggie kissing booth at the Kent Student Center today helped raise funds for service dogs in training. 

Pages from the 1983 Chestnut Burr showing the Valentine's Cabaret

A look back at Valentine's Day at Kent State - 40 years ago.

A sunny view on the second floor of the Kent Student Center

Sunny days create plays of light and shadow on campus. 

Golden Flash athletes wearing their new "K" letter jackets.

Kent State student athletes received their letter jackets Wednesday night. 

Kent State Students Working in Groups

Graduate students at Kent State now have a space intentionally designated for them to work, research, consult and, most importantly, thrive. This is the Write Place.

Kent State's I Promise Students Are Proud of LeBron James' Awesome Milestone
LeBron James Breaks Scoring Record

Kent State I Promise Scholars let LeBron James know how proud they are of him becoming the all-time NBA scorer.

Jordan Edgare standing in front of HomeSlice

Senior visual communication design major Jordan Edgar, '23, is the creator of the logo for Homeslice Pizzeria, Kent State’s newest dining location.