Student Life

A collection of pumpkins with Kent State carvings in them.

Treats Without Tricks: Illuminating Ways to Keep Safe on Halloween

With Halloween approaching, festivities will be in full swing this weekend at Kent State University and downtown Kent. “Halloweekend” can be full of treats, but you never know what tricks will arise when it comes to safety. Sgt. Tricia Knoles gives her top safety tips, and discusses how her team will be working to keep students safe this holiday weekend.  

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society

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Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, who lost his dad in high school, sits in the Memorial Garden on Kent State's campus

Major Loss Inspires Student's Passion and Positivity

Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, a first generation college student, perseveres despite the hardships he has endured.

Tags: University News , Student Life , Profiles

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Students coloring for calmness in the SAS offices

Flashes are Invited to De-Stress with SAS

"Coloring for Calmness" is one of several "de-stress" events hosted by Student Accessiblity Services (SAS). 

Tags: mental health , Student Accessibility Services , University Libraries , Student Life , Community Impact , Community & Society , Arts & Culture

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Paws for a Cause Puppy Meet-Up at SAS Offices

Beating Stress by Meeting Dogs

Service dogs and their trainers were the stars of a de-stressing event at the University Library. 

Tags: Student Accessibility Services , University Libraries , Community Impact , Community & Society , Student Life

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A record number of students participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience during summer 2023.

SURE Program Ceremony Highlights the Best of the Best Undergraduate Research

Twenty-three students won first place in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience competition with a three-minute presentation and a slide.

Tags: University News , Research & Science , Student Life

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Haoui with Delta zeta

Kent State Got S'more ‘College Guy’ on TikTok

Elie Haoui has made a name for himself through his viral TikToks, where he is known as the “College Guy.” Haoui is currently traveling to different universities in Ohio to film humorous videos with college students. Kent State University was one of his most recent stops. 

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IdeaBase Celebrating 10 Years in the Gallery in the DI Hub - Photo by Ryan Moore

10 Years of Being Powered by Kent State Students

Based on ideas, design and experiential learning, IdeaBase is celebrating 10 years of being powered by Kent State University students with a showcase of student work from over the years in the gallery on the second floor of the DI Hub through Oct. 26.

Tags: Student Life , Community Impact

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Don'Marie Reid gives and receives support in the CommUNITY Lab.

The CommUNITY Lab Is Home Base for This Golden Flash

Since Don’Marie Reid of Akron became a Golden Flash, she has experienced immense support from the Kent State community, but the CommUNITY Lab is her home away from home where she and many other students receive unconditional support. 

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One of the winning teams at a prior SKYHACK event

'SKYHACK is for Anyone and Everyone'

An aviation-themed hackathon brings together students from all disciplines and challenges them to develop solutions for real-world aerospace challenges. 

Tags: DI Hub , Design Innovation , College of Aeronautics and Engineering , Community Impact , Nationally Distinctive , Research & Science , Student Life

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Wild (West) Sex Week

Kent State University's Sex Week begins today. Kent Interhall Council has been putting together a week of “Wild West” style events educating students about sex. 

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