Student Organizations

Her Week Graphic

It's Her Week at Kent State

Celebrating 10 years as a student organization, Her Campus Kent State presents a full week of career-focused events with panels, speakers and a runway fashion show.

Tags: Student Organizations, Community Impact, Community & Society, Student Life, University Libraries, Kent State University Museum, May 4 Visitors Center, Kent Student Center

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Holi 2024

The Festival of Love, Colors and Spring

In late March, groups of Indian students on campus celebrated the popular and significant Hindu festival of Holi. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Global Reach, Global Impact, Community & Society, International Students, India, Student Organizations, University Culinary Services

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Dress up for Downs 2024 Fashion Event

IN A FLASH: Dressing up for Downs

Dress Up for Downs, a Kent State student organization recently held its 8th annual fashion show fundraiser . The event, themed "Hollywood Heroes," featured a runway show with designs by Kent State fashion design students and raised over $3000 for the Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio. 

Tags: Dress up for Downs, Student Organizations, Diverse Kent State, Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Community Impact, Fashion School, College of the Arts

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Group portrait of the KSU chapter of Women in Aviation International

Republic Airways Donates $5,000 to Kent State's Women in Aviation Chapter

The Women in Aviation International (WAI) Chapter at Kent State University has received a $5,000 donation from Republic Airways, an official partner of the university's College of Aeronautics and Engineering's (CAE).

Tags: College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Industry, Partnerships, Student Organizations

College of Aeronautics and Engineering

"Black Is" banner project.

IN A FLASH: "Black Is ..."

Black United Students invited students to express their thoughts on "What is Black to You?" by adding their words and a handprint to a banner.

Tags: Black United Students, Black History Month, Diverse Kent State, Student Organizations, Arts & Culture

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Members of the Kent Cosplay Club

IN A FLASH: Cosplayers on Campus

KSU Cosplay Club  is a student organization promoting creativity and community through bringing together people with similar interests to form friendships and exchange knowledge in a shared love of cosplay.

Tags: Student Organizations, Center for Student Involvement, Student Life, Diverse Kent State

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Two teams prepare to face-off at Kent State Golden Flash Legal Class competition

Mock Trial Teams Host 10-Team Intercollegiate Regional Tournament

On January 20, Kent State University welcomed over 120 college students from across the region to its “Golden Flash Legal Clash,” a two-day collegiate mock trial invitational held in the Kent Student Center. Proceeds from the event helped to raise funds for future events that Kent State’s Mock Trial teams plan to attend. The 10 student teams, including some from out-of-state, competed in four rounds. Teams from Case Western Reserve University finished first and second with third place going to a team from William & Mary. The opening and closing ceremonies were held in the Kent State Governance Chambers. 

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Student Organizations

College of Arts & Sciences

Palestinian Candlelight Vigil 11-09-23

Tears of Mourning and Hopes for Peace

Students gathered on Risman Plaza for a candlelight vigil mourning Palestinian lives lost in Gaza. 

Tags: Risman Plaza, Student Organizations, Student Life, Arts & Culture, Diverse Kent State, Global Presence, Global Reach

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Detail of a Day of the Dead display in the Kent Student Center

IN A FLASH: El Día de los Muertos at Kent State

A Kent State student organization celebrated the Day of the Dead by assembling colorful, cultural displays around campus.

Tags: Diverse Kent State, Spanish and Latino Student Association, Arts & Culture, Kent Student Center, Student Life, Community & Society, Student Organizations

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