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Kent State University’s Class of 2025 form a K on campus.

Kent State University’s Class of 2025 arrives with a strong record of classroom success, boasting an all-time high GPA of 3.5. These newest Golden Flashes arrive 3,982 strong, an increase of more than 4% from a year ago.

Kent State University President Todd Diacon updated the faculty and staff on Kent State's partnership with Ideastream Public Media for the management of WKSU.

Constitution Day at Kent State Stark

Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by 39 brave men on Sept. 17, 1787, recognizing all who are born in the United States or, by naturalization, have become citizens. 

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Kent State Athletics is excited to unveil a new strategic plan that positions the department to have a meaningful impact on student-athletes, campus and community.

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Kent State University President Todd Diacon updated the university community on recent actions regarding the senior administration of the university.

Ericka Shoaff, Assistant Dean of Students and Director, Student Advocacy and Support

Kent State alumna Ericka Shoaff, ’11, has returned to Kent State in a newly created position designed to further support students as a central hub for basic needs resources. She is the assistant dean of students and director of student advocacy and support in the newly created CARES Center. Find out more about her and the center as she answers these 10 questions.

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Kent State staff members with questions about the upcoming fall semester were able to talk with university leaders Aug. 19 via a virtual town hall.

New Kent State graduates smile while holding their degrees after their commencement ceremony in August 2021.

The Kent State University alumni family grew by nearly 1,300 new graduates as the university held its summer commencement. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2021 were recognized with in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies and a virtual commencement ceremony for all colleges and degrees on Aug. 21.

Chic Canfora Speaking at Events

This fall, Kent State University and its College of Communication and Information (CCI) will welcome Roseann “Chic” Canfora, Ph.D., as a Professional-in-Residence in the School of Media and Journalism.