University News

A "baby picture" of Flash, the Kent State mascot, shortly after he was hatched at Homecoming 1985.

A familar Flash in blue and gold cheered on runners at the start of this year's Rainbow Run. 

Two Syrian immigrants who met by chance when one was taking an English as a Second Language class from the other, have joined forces to bring a taste of their homeland to Kent State University diners. 

Kent State faculty and students discussed belonging and other issues at author Bettina Love's book signing on Thursday. 

Bettina Love, Ph.D., was the keynote speaker of Kent State University's 2022 Anti-Racism Conference. 

Kent State University’s inaugural Anti-Racism Conference kicked off Oct. 6 with several hundred students, faculty and staff taking part.

Many Kent State University student-athletes will qualify for additional preparation for success after graduation under a benefits program slated to launch in fall 2023.
 

High on its pediment, Franklin Hall bears the inscribed name of a polarizing figure from Kent State's past. 

Hailing from 39 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., this freshman class also represents 31 countries, more than doubling the freshman international student population from the previous year.

The Kent State University Golden Flashes family was marking milestones and making memories at Homecoming 2022, held Saturday, Oct. 1. Kent State alumni, students, parents, employees and community members donned their blue-and-gold gear and reunited for one of the university’s long-standing traditions.