University News

Students vote on the Kent State campus in 2023

 When Gov. Mike DeWine signed new voter legislation into law in January, he said it was intended to help improve “voter integrity." However, this move is creating hurdles for students on college campuses across the state and making waves in what is expected to be an incredibly contentious election year.

Fashion show at Ronald McDonald house

​Students, faculty and alumni from Kent State University’s world-renowned School of Fashion sent some of their most exciting designs down the runway on Feb. 8 in Haute for the House, a fashion show that benefitted Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio.  

Kent State University students walk across Risman Plaza in front of the fountain and the Kent Student Center.

In its new 2024 Best Online Programs rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognizes Kent State University in the Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master’s in Business Programs and Best Online Master’s in MBA Programs lists.

Brandon Bell singing "Lift Every Voice and Sing"

A recent graduate lent his voice to an inspiring opening of Kent State's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

Graphic for Michael Schwartz Celebration of Life

Kent State University and Cleveland State University will co-host a celebration of life for Michael Schwartz, Ph.D., who had served as presidents of both universities. Learn more about what you need to know to either attend the Feb. 8 event in person or watch it via livestream.

Black squirrel near a tree on Front Campus

At Kent State, campus black squirrels may need to step in for Groundhog Day forecasting duties. 

MLK event panel

Kent State University used its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Feb. 1 to inaugurate a new series of educational programs to help foster a better understanding of the many diverse voices in the university community. 

Decorated door at DeWeese Health Center

On-campus flu vaccine clinics help keep Kent State students, faculty and staff healthy throughout the flu season. 

Students, faculty and staff discussed MLK's ideas about peace and conflict at 100 Plates.

The 100 Plates event allowed students, faculty and staff to discuss Martin Luther King Jr.'s ideas about peace and conflict. 

A collage-style face of a Black person, made of pieces of pictures of different Black individual's faces. Text that reads "Black History Month: Black Excellence in every aspect, shade and expression"

Kent State University has a roster of programmed events to celebrate Black excellence this February with the theme: Black excellence in every aspect, shade and expression, or ÀSE, a Yoruba term that represents the power that produces change. Kent State has a wide variety of events that aim to encompass and ignite the month with recognition and celebration