University News

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. 

Liam Aberle, a 2024 Kent State grad, is putting his fashion design degree to work at Yellowcake Shop.

Kent State's School of Fashion taught Liam Aberle everything he knows about the industry.

Summer Preview KSU 2024

Summer Preview KSU days give high school and transfer students and their families an opportunity to get to know Kent State. 

Kent State's international student-athletes have an extraordinary sense of commitment to academics and athletics.

Kent State's international student-athletes make an extraordinary commitment to leave their countries to study and train so far away from home. 

Kent State Student at Senior Center

Kent State's College of Public Health has launched a three-year initiative, funded by Medical Mutual, to enhance senior health and wellness in Greater Cleveland. The project includes a comprehensive community needs assessment involving over 20 senior centers, continuing education for senior center staff, and bi-weekly visits from Kent State's "Mobile Flashes" student teams.

High school students, transfer students and parents walk through campus during a 2024 Summer Preview KSU event.

On July 19 and 26, Kent State University Admissions welcomes high school students and transfer students to campus for student-led tours. Visiting students and their parents learn about life at Kent State, support services, programs of study and, sometimes, get to meet campus celebrities.

Williams chef header

Former Kent State University football player Will Matthews continues to find success with his Southern Comfort Kitchen food truck and restaurant. He first came up with the idea while a student at the university.

Engineering students use computers in the Cyber Range classroom

Kent State has been named a Regional Programming Center by the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, joining a statewide network to enhance cybersecurity education and workforce development. As part of this initiative, the university will contribute to various programming activities and host outreach events in Northeast Ohio, furthering its commitment to excellence in cybersecurity engineering education.

Flash, Kent State University’s mascot, waves a flag in front of Dix Stadium before a home football game. (Photo credit: Scott Galvin)

Kent State University and Cleveland Clinic have announced a multiyear partnership in which Cleveland Clinic becomes the official healthcare provider for Kent State Athletics. Cleveland Clinic will serve as the medical services provider to support Kent State student-athlete health and wellness.

Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Crawford Hall progress

Anticipation grows as construction on the new home of Kent State's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship nears completion. The university's newest and largest building will house innovative, state-of-the-art spaces for learning, collaboration and engaging in valuable, hands on business experiences.