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Kent State Honors the Legacy of May 4, 1970, With 55th Commemoration

On May 2-4, 2025, Kent State University will hold its annual commemoration to honor the memory of May 4, 1970 – a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on Kent State students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students and wounding nine others. May 4, 1970, marked a pivotal moment in American history.

Researchers Suggest New Hypothesis for Hominin Invention of Stone Cutting Tools

The use of stone hammers to produce sharp stone flakes—knapping—is traditionally thought to be a process that ancient humans started doin

Flash Focus: Chase Brown

Meet Chase Brown, a senior communication studies major, for whom performing has always been a part of his life. From street magic to competing in American Ninja Warrior and now comedy and improv, Brown is no stranger to putting on a good show.  

Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications: Perspectives From Across Kent State

In the News: International Students, Effects of March Madness, Alternative Spring Break, Road Trip Kent

“In the News” features Kent State University’s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action. 

Kent State University Achieves Major Financial Win Through Strategic Debt Restructuring

Kent State University has successfully completed a strategic bond restructuring that delivered $4 million in net present value savings.

Animation Game Design Program Climbs in National Ranking

Kent State University has once again been recognized as a top undergraduate school for game design by 

IN A FLASH: Connecting With Careers in Hospitality

An on-campus career fair brought professionals from the hospitality industry to Kent State to meet with students interested in networking, internships and career opportunities.  

Kent State Tuscarawas Volleyball Team Honored for National Championship

On March 19, the Kent State Tuscarawas Golden Eagles volleyball team was recognized in the Ohio State House of Representatives by Jodi Salvo and the State Senate by Al Landis for their outstanding achievement in winning the 2024 USCAA Division II National Championship.

Kent State Student Media’s 'Food Flash' Partners with the DI Hub’s Innovation Teaching Kitchen

Kent State Student Media’s 'Food Flash' has found a new home for its creative culinary content at the DI Hub’s Innovation Teaching Kitchen. Through this partnership, Student Media’s food-focused YouTube series is utilizing the state-of-the-art kitchen to record segments that bring food culture to life in an exciting, interactive way.

Alumnus Shines at The Metropolitan Opera

Collin Geter, 2024 School of Theatre and Dance alumnus, has joined the ensemble of “Moby Dick” at The Metropolitan Opera, from March 3 through March 29. We sat down with Geter to learn about his journey in the arts.

Student Team Designs and Tests Custom 8-Motor Drone

A team of students took their skills to new heights—literally—by designing, building and flight-testing a custom eight-motor drone simila