University News

Fulbright Scholars assemble prosthetic hands as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program at Kent State.

For the past month, Kent State University has hosted 37 international graduate students as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program, a monthlong immersion in American higher education and culture. The group, from 26 countries, arrived on the Kent Campus on July 21 and was scheduled to depart on Aug. 17 to begin their graduate programs at universities throughout the country.  

Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
A statue of Ambassador Edward F. Crawford on the Kent Campus

As students prepare for the start of the Fall 2024 Semester at Kent State University, one man who has contributed greatly to the future success of Kent State and its students is being honored this week.

First-year students moved into Kent State residence halls on Aug. 13

Kent State's president, faculty and staff helped the new Golden Flashes move into their residence halls.

still need help with your FAFSA?

Kent State University’s financial aid administrators want students and their families who were caught in the snags of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid process to know that financial aid and help completing the application are still available. The FAFSA cycle for the 2024-25 school year is not over.

The exterior of the former Paris American Academy in France.

It has been nearly 14 months since a gas explosion destroyed the historic building that was home to the Paris American Academy, Kent State University’s Paris home for 16 years. Now, the academy has found a new home and soon, exciting advancements will be happening with Kent State’s education-abroad programs in Paris.

Pete Buttigieg with Todd Diacon

When U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Kent State this summer, he and U.S. Representative (and Kent State alumna) Emilia Sykes toured the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the May 4 Visitors Center. 

A new Kent State University graduate smiles as he holds his diploma during his commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Matthew Brown, Kent State University)

The Kent State University alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 10.

University Facilities Management crews working on the Risman Fountain

Throughout the year, all around campus, dedicated people work hard to keep everything at Kent State in working order and looking great.

Summer in Kent 2024

While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. Kent State University International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus. 

New Kent State University graduates smile and celebrate as blue and gold streamers are launched into the air at the end of their commencement ceremony held at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Kent State University recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. The Forever Brighter campaign ended in June 2024, having raised more than $383.2 million total.