University News

Mental health advocates

The second Annual Mental Health Awareness Month at Kent State University will have a unique campaign this fall. 

“We are going to paint Kent State green,” said Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at Kent State University. 

Display of colorful hats at 2023 Latino Affairs Summit resource fair

The 2023 Ohio Latino Affairs Summit, "¡Juntos! Latino Growth Is Ohio Growth," convened on Friday at Kent State University's Kent Campus. 

A large solar array atop the Kent State Field House.

Ohio EPA honors Kent State with a platinum award for environmental excellence.

Ashtabula Campus Main Hall September 2023

In recognition of the generosity and commitment of James E. Mayer Jr. and Glen and Nancy Warner for their gifts toward a $500,000 endowment, the Kent State University Board of Trustees approved on Sept. 20 naming the main building at Kent State University at Ashtabula as Susan J. Stocker Hall. 

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The Rock in 1976

The Rock on Kent State's Front Campus wasn't always where it is today. 

Mindful Mile walker

Stroll around campus Friday afternoon with students, faculty and staff in a Kent State celebration of wellness. 

Students studying at Kent State University's College of Podiatric Medicine review foot X-rays.

The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved a revised tuition rate for students enrolled at the university’s College of Podiatric Medicine at the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 20, in Rockwell Hall on the Kent Campus.

Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine students in the Class of 2027 read the physician’s oath during the traditional white coat ceremony that signifies the start of podiatric medical school.

Thanks to a nearly eight-year effort of various Kent State University administrators, Ohio students enrolled in the university’s College of Podiatric Medicine will see a significant reduction in tuition on their next semester’s bill and will graduate with less debt.

New Kent State University students cheer and wave rally towels during 2023 Convocation.

More students have made the commitment to seek a degree from Kent State University and launch their futures as a Golden Flash. The university is celebrating the rise in Kent Campus enrollment for the first time in 10 years along with another strong freshman class and improved retention rates on both the Kent and Regional Campuses.

Kent State Today is following the new director of the May 4 Visitors Center as part of its "Year with a Flash" series.