Students First

Apps and Admits and Deposits, Oh My! Breaking Fall Freshman Class Records
Kent State University is proving that it is the place to be for fall 2023 with a record-breaking number of applications, a record-breaking number of students who have been accepted for admission into the university and a record-breaking number of students who have made deposits to confirm their attendance in the fall.
IN A FLASH: Thank You, Students!
The Kent State University Library is offering special "thank you" treats for students.
The Future of Fashion is Inclusive and Adaptive
Runway of Dreams at Kent State was founded in the spring of 2021 by current president Bri Cummings, a senior fashion design and fashion merchandising major. The club partners with the Runway of Dreams Foundation to raise awareness of the need for adaptive clothing.

Food Trucks Bring Local Flavor to Campus
Whether they’re looking for a quick bite or a new culinary experience, students and university employees alike are excited to sample some local flavor during the spring Community Food Truck Series.

IN A FLASH: Fantastic Finish for Future Flash Days

Good Food on Campus: Student Cooks Create Fresh Dishes from Scratch
Student cooks working in University Culinary Services see firsthand the fresh ingredients and care that goes into preparing meals at campus dining halls.

Good Food on Campus: Creating Great Tastes and International Flavors
The DI Hub's executive chef wants to make sure every student gets what they want to eat - with a side of vegetables.

Good Food on Campus: Daily Dining Options Are Guided By Student Needs
University Culinary Services is always listening and adapting to create nutritious, on-campus meal options for Kent State students to enjoy.

Kent State Admissions Team Makes Transferring a Slam Dunk
Kent State University’s men’s basketball team goes by many names: Golden Flashes, Mid-American Conference champions, winners.
But Ted McKown, senior associate director of admissions for transfer enrollment, would add “transfer students” to that list.
Many of the players on this season’s winning team transferred to Kent State from other colleges, making them part of a group of about 1,200 students who, each year, find themselves at Kent State for a new stop on their educational journeys.

Kent State Graduate College Asks ‘Who Runs the World?’
Women represent nearly 60% of students in graduate or professional degree programs; however, they are still a minority in certain STEM fields like engineering and computer science. The Graduate College celebrated women’s history month by tackling this tough topic head-on.