Student Life

Cli'Ron Hornbeak is ready for March Madness as Kent State takes on Indiana

Big Man With Big Smile Not Afraid of Big Moments

Kent State’s 6’9” center with a deep, booming voice is an imposing force having earned a spot in the starting rotation during his freshman year, but spend a few moments with the team’s top big man — the oldest of seven children — and you’ll find him friendly and approachable.

Tags: Sports , Mens Basketball , Intercollegiate Athletics , Student Life

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Chris Payton (4) and Miryne Thomas share a hug in final moments of Kent State's MAC Championship win

What a Difference a Year Makes

Chris Payton and Miryne Thomas committed to Kent State one day apart last April. While they didn’t know one another, they bonded as transfer players and have helped lead their team to March Madness.

Tags: Sports , Mens Basketball , Intercollegiate Athletics , Student Life

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At 72, Bob Rader is working on his second bachelor's degree at Kent State.

Retired Engineer Chooses Kent State to Pursue Second Degree

Bob Rader’s path to becoming a Golden Flash was anything but traditional. 

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Deven Smith and mentee Jamir Kennedy on WKYC

Sport Administration Junior Shares Bond With Mentor

Mentors can make a tremendous impact in the lives of their mentees. Just ask Jamir Kennedy.

Tags: Student Life , Community Impact

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Kent State University students walk through Florence, Italy, as they receive a tour.

Kent State Soundly Surpasses Fundraising Goal for Student Scholarship Support Within Its Comprehensive Campaign

Kent State University will be equipped to offer more financial assistance to students in need thanks to donors to a key area of the university’s ongoing comprehensive fundraising campaign. The Forever Brighter campaign includes a scholarship-support component, Prioritizing Student Success, that now stands at $142 million, surpassing the $100 million goal set at the campaign’s outset in October 2021.

Tags: University News , Organizational Sustainability , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Alumni , Student Life , Global Reach ,

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Men's Basketball MAC championship

Lucky 13! Kent State to Play Indiana In First Round of March Madness

Kent State (28-6) will play Indiana on Friday, March 17, in the first round of the NCAA Division 1 Basketball Tournament in Albany, New York. While 13 is typically an "unlucky" number, the Golden Flashes hope it brings them a victory. 

Tags: Sports , Student Life

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Sports betting can become a problem for college students if they are not careful.

Sports Betting Isn’t All Fun and Games – It Can Have Serious Consequences 

Since sports betting became legal in Ohio Jan. 1, 2023, television, social media, billboards and the like have been inundated with these comical ads. And Ohioans over 21 years of age, who can bet conveniently from their phones and at various venues such as casinos and bars, are part of the target audience. 

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Future Flashes and their parents checking out the model residence hall rooms

IN A FLASH: Future Flashes on Campus

March 10 is the fourth of six "Future Flash Days" on campus. 

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Design Innovation photos

1,000 Fearless Collaborators And Counting

Design Innovation welcomes its 1,000th collaborator, reaching the milestone in just under two years.

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Kent State University students explore downtown Kent.

Kent State Social Tours Downtown

Join the Kent State social media team on a tour through downtown Kent. 

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