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A wintry Kent State Gate with snow in the sun

Looking for something to fill your time between studying for finals and packing to go home for the holidays? Here are a few events you can enjoy while you’re still on campus and one you can look forward to when you get back.

Rwandan student Alliah Cynthia Teta serves up a traditional stewed chicken dish.

The entry of Team Rwanda and Team Nigeria into the annual cooking contest reflects Kent State’s growing relations in sub-Saharan Africa, resulting in new groups of international students on campus. The Rwandan students are part of a group of 12 undergraduates sponsored by the Rwandan government who arrived at Kent State for the fall semester to pursue degrees.

Linebacker CJ Harris Leads the Golden Flashes Defense

When CJ Harris' health took a sharp turn, the junior from Macon, Georgia, committed to fulfilling his dream of playing college football despite the obstacles.

Junior Luca Ralph Looks to Push the Ball Downfield

Luca Ralph, a junior midfielder from Maple Grove, Minnesota, talks about her journey from dancing shoes to soccer cleats.

The Kent community enjoying the 2021 Kent Skates

Residents of Kent are ready to ring in the holiday season with the return of the Kent Skates ice rink this November.

President Diacon with football fans in the stands at Dix Stadium

President Diacon rallied the fans at the annual Prez D Freeze-Out game

Students Walking on Campus

If you find yourself expending too much time and energy this semester, Kent State has some lesser-known resources that are intentionally designed to save you both. These eight resources are free for students and were specifically crafted for students.

Kent State Students at the Coffee and Careers Chat

The Coffee and Careers chat hosted jointly by Career Exploration and Development (CED) and Student Accessibility Services (SAS), is a new drop-in career advising opportunity for Kent State students with disabilities.

Cynthia Osborn, Ph.D, Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences Professor

Cynthia Osborn, lifespan development and educational sciences professor, is building confidence through stress balls. Well, stress balls and innovative teaching techniques she has honed for nearly 26 years.