University News

In 2017, singer/songwriter David Crosby visited the May 4 Visitors Center and spoke with Kent State alumna Taylor Pierce, second from right, who was a senior at the time.

As a public relations major, alumna Taylor Pierce interviewed iconic singer/songwriter David Crosby when he visited the May 4 Visitors Center in 2017. Crosby died this week at the age of 81.

Jazz Orchestra performing in Ludwig Recital Hall (2017)

Kent State’s cultural offerings have a reach far beyond the borders of Ohio. There’s always something new to experience at the many events held at Kent State, at off-campus locations year-round ​or virtually. The redesigned Arts & Cultural Experiences page provides an educational and entertaining window into the world of Kent State.  

Faculty Art Exhibit

The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University has opened a new exhibition, the Biennial Faculty Show.

Ohio Employee Ownership Center Workshop

A Kent State University program is helping business owners retire by providing them succession plans to ease the transition in their companies.

Kathy Dwinnells, Ph.D., RN, CNS, CNE, associate professor in the college of Nursing at the Trumbull campus

Empathy, warmth and kindness are things that Kathy Dwinnells, Ph.D., RN, CNS, CNE, associate professor in the College of Nursing at the Trumbull Campus, believes are important parts of a nursing education.

Kent State Celebrates Martin Luther King. Jr. Day.

Kent State University commemorates the Martin Luther King Jr. Day federal holiday to honor the slain civil rights leader on Monday, Jan. 16. 

All Kent State campuses are closed, with the 2023 Spring Semester and classes beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Students leave messages for future Flashes to see.

Renovations this week in the Kent Student Center presented a unique opportunity for Flashes to leave "time capsule" messages. 

Kent State University nursing students receive hands-on learning experience by practicing on a simulator.

Nearly $1 million in new scholarships will provide critical support to Kent State students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering

Rapids Grant will bolster workforce development with future Kent State graduates filling key shortages in industries across Ohio.