Student Organizations

LaTaesia Snyder with students in a TV studio at the Ohio Statehouse

Learning to Lead with Purpose and Passion

My name is LaTaesia Snyder. I am a criminology and justice studies major with a pre-law minor. I plan to graduate from Kent State in May 2027. I began my journey at Kent State in the fall of 2023. I decided to attend Kent State because it was close enough to home but far enough away for me to g…

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Taylor with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine

Classroom to Courtroom: The Journey to Law School

Hey everyone! My name is Taylor Pierce, and I’m a senior here at Kent State double-majoring in criminology and justice studies and political science, with a minor in pre-law. Choosing Kent State was a no-brainer for me because of the extensive opportunities it has provided for me to explore my …

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Analyn with a group of students on a camping trip

Growing Through Friendship, Faith and Fulfillment

Hi! My name is Analynn Gibson, and I am a junior philosophy major with a minor in bioethics and health humanities. I applied only to Kent State, and it turned out to be an excellent decision. I spent my senior year of high school as a full-time College Credit Plus student at Kent State Universi…

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Stuart standing with another student in front of Kent State flag.

Building Community: Rugby, Rocketry and Research

I’m Stuart Klein, an Aerospace Engineering major in the Honors College at Kent State University, Class of 2027. When I was choosing colleges, I wanted more than lectures. I wanted a place where I could build real things, test ideas, and be part of a community that knows my name. That’s what I found …

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Collar Scholars puppy kissing booth 2026.

IN A FLASH: Valentines and Canines

A Kent State student organization sponsored a puppy kissing booth on Risman Plaza to celebrate Valentine's Day and raise awareness for a very special cause.

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Daring to Dream Again

My name is Honey Curry, and I'm pursuing my Associate of Science at Kent State University Ashtabula, graduating in May of 2026. For a long time, I believed college wasn't meant for someone like me. I grew up in Ashtabula, Ohio, right off Lake Erie. A low-income area where opportunities rarely a…

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Madelyn Lands surrounded by pink flowers.

Where Passion Meets Purpose

My name is Madelyn Lands, and I am an honors student majoring in Public Health with a concentration in Clinical Trials Research. I'm also pursuing a minor in Environmental Health. Additionally, I’m a part of Kent State University’s combined bachelor-master’s program and will proudly graduate in May …

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‘Always Assume Someone Wants to Know You’

Kent State University sophomore Maggie McCullough, a member of the Delta Zeta sorority, recently traveled to Lusaka, Zambia, for a life-changing mission trip. Partnering with the Starkey Hearing Foundation, she helped share "the gift of hearing" with nearly 300 patients.

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Arts and Crafts at WinterBlast 2025.

IN A FLASH: Have a WINTERBLAST This Weekend!

WinterBlast 2026, presented by Flashes Activities Board (FAB) will blast off at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Jan. 17.

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A photo of Sam in her rugby uniform

Commuting with Confidence

My name is Sam Nichols, and I am a third-year Special Education student at Kent State with a minor in Autism Spectrum Disorders.I never thought I would attend Kent State. To be completely honest, committing to Kent State was a last-minute, spur-of-the-moment decision. I was planning on attending ano…

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