Student Life

Kent State Students Planting Trees at Trees for the Future

Planting Today Means 'Trees for the Future'

The Kent State community planted more than 100 trees in the Climate Change Grove to help offset the university’s carbon footprint and provide a way to research the effects of climate change in our immediate environments.

Tags: Research & Science, Student Life, Global Impact

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This student found a swinging place to study.

IN A FLASH: Swing and Study

Students found unique places to study during the the last warm days of fall. 

Tags: Student Life

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People inside of, and outside of a food truck.

IN A FLASH: Food Truck Wednesdays!

The Food Truck Series on Risman Plaza runs Wednesdays from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. through Oct. 12. 

Tags: Student Life, community

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Brenna Parker From Kent State to the White House And Back

From Kent State to the White House And Back

The School of Media and Journalism hosted Brenna Parker, digital director for Vice President Kamala Harris, for refreshments and a discussion with Parker about her journey at Kent State and beyond.

Tags: Student Life, Community & Society, jargon, Nationally Distinctive, Students First

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Students donating blood on campus.

IN A FLASH: Give A Little To Save A Life

Donating blood is another way Golden Flashes help the community -- and save lives. 

Tags: Student Life, Community and Society

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Kent State Color Guard member practices a flag toss on campus.

IN A FLASH: Pre-Homecoming Excitement Swirls Around Campus

On the eve of Homecoming, people all over campus are getting ready for the weekend celebration. 

Tags: Student Life, Homecoming, Marching Golden Flashes

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Title IX Celebrates 50 Years

'Title IX not only changed my life, but literally saved my life'

Kent State is honoring and commemorating the 50th anniversary of Title IX legislation with a year-long celebration, highlighting the success and impact of women's athletics at Kent State University.

Tags: Student Life, Homecoming, Students First, Sports

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Kent Student Center is still the heartbeat of the campus

At 50, Kent Student Center Is Still the Heartbeat of the Campus 

The Kent Student Center is approaching a major milestone, its 50th anniversary, having opened in January 1973 as the largest student union east of the Mississippi River and the sixth largest in the nation. 

Tags: University News, Student Life, Students First, Division of Student Life

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Fashion Week 2022 at Kent State University NYC Fashion

IN A FLASH: Kent State's First New York Fashion Week Show

Fashion students from Kent State and IFA Paris collaborated to present their first runway show during New York Fashion Week 2022.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Fashion School

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