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Flash Friday: Eduardo Miranda Strobel

This Flash Friday we want to introduce you to Eduardo Miranda Strobel, an international student from Curitiba, Brazil, getting the full Kent State experience.

IN A FLASH: Celebrity Chef on Campus

Cleveland-born celebrity chef Kenny Gilbert is preparing some of his signature classic dishes for students at Eastway Center.

Connecting Across Differences

The idea was simple: Physically connect people with the locations of the May 4, 1970, Kent State University shootings so they might better connect with each other.

Student Thrown Curveball Hits It Out of the Park

Senior entrepreneurship major Meg Gidley has loved softball since she was three years old. It was in her blood. Then, injuries sidelined her playing career. So she started a coaching business. 

Kent State Goes Green at Earth Fest

Birds flew overhead, black squirrels darted around and a cool, calm breeze swept across Risman Plaza on April 22 as dozens of organizations assembled their tables for Earth Fest, an interactive Earth Day event.  

IN A FLASH: Avatars Walk the Runway

Students from Kent State's School of Fashion were able to showcase their designs digitally, by clothing avatar models, for a runway show on floor-to-ceiling, wraparound screens at the DI Hub's Blank Lab. 

Three Kent State Student Films Showcased at Cleveland International Film Festival

Five Kent State University students, in recognition of their exceptional work, recently had the opportunity to showcase their films at th

Educating the Next Generation: Civic Engagement, Social Justice and Peaceful Change

An all-day conference, presented by the May 4 Education Committee for K-12 educators, students, and Kent State University faculty and staff, will help participants demonstrate knowledge about the critical history of student activism and organizing at Kent State, emphasizing the significance of May 4.

Victoria’s Secret: The Kent State Museum Houses Many Surprises

When Kent State Today asked Kent State University Museum Director Sarah Rogers to put together a list of her ‘Top Five Finds’ at the museum – must-see items, her favorite pieces, or cool or unusual items that might surprise visitors – she did not disappoint

Honoring Honors College Class of 2024

Honors College students graduating in spring, summer and fall 2024, along with distinguished faculty and alumni were honored at a special luncheon event in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. 

IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesday at CAPS

Kent State staffers from Counseling and Psychological Services wore teal in support of their colleagues at the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services' Teal Tuesday campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 

Kent State University physics alumna Dr. Dekrayat Almaalol receives 2024 Leona Woods Lectureship Award

Kent State University Physics alumna Dr. Dekrayat Almaalol receives 2024 Leona Woods Lectureship Award from Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Kent State University Senior Honors College Luncheon Applauds Graduating Seniors, Alumni and Faculty Award Recipients

Held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in the Kent State University Student Center Ballroom, the 38th Annual Senior Honors Lunc

‘Kent State Helped Me Find My Voice’: Senior Reflects on Fashion Media Internship

Kent State senior Grace Clarke, ’24, has her dreams set on pursuing a career in New York City’s fashion media industry.

Power in Pedaling

Did you know that there are 13.2 miles of bike paths at Kent State? Kent State is bike-friendly and winning awards for it.

IN A FLASH: Flashes of Spring

Blooming flowers and budding trees herald the annual green up on campus in spring semester.

Student Spotlight: Sarah Hayden

Meet Sarah Hayden!

“When I began the college search process as a transfer student, I knew I did not want to go into a big city to get a degree in fashion. I wanted to have a great college experience however, I still wanted to get a degree from a world-renowned program,” said Sarah. Kent State was the right fit for Sarah’s goals. The School of Fashion requires students to study abroad, obtain internships and select a minor. These requirements give students the tools to succeed in their field. 

The Sky(line)'s The Limit: Anne Johnson's Journey to Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur

From humble beginnings, in her sophomore year Stopher-Johnson dorm room and just one sewing machine, to becoming a retailer wit

Rachel LoMonaco-Benzing, Ph.D., Announced as 2024 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award Recipient

Rachel LoMonaco-Benzing’s journey to becoming an inspiring and impactful professor was anything but typical.

Increasing Belonging for Graduate Students

A new program will foster a stronger sense of belonging to address research that demonstrates that graduate students are less likely to feel a sense of identity attached to their graduate school than those connections to undergraduate school experiences.

Alumni Support Global Education Experiences

Kent State has received two $1 million donations in support of Global Education experiences for students. These gifts will make education-abroad experiences available to more students through the Global Education Endowment fund that was created in 2022.

Help us Celebrate Kent State’s 114th Birthday

Kent State is turning 114, and we are celebrating by raising funds for Kent State scholarships and programs.

Kent State Brings Fashion Photographer Pauline St. Denis to Campus

The Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series at Kent State University presented a free, public lecture, “Synergy with Fashion and Lifestyle

IN A FLASH: Paint It Pink!

While celebrating their 10th anniversary on campus with Her Week and a schedule of events, student organization Her Campus Kent State lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13. 

Kent State Alum is a Natural When it Comes to Parks, Rec and Tourism

Since childhood Kent State alum Jessica Clonch has wanted to combine her love of the outdoors with her career. Now, to her delight, she’s living the dream.

‘This is Going to be My Crunch Time Right Now’

A soon-to-be Kent State graduate has had a busy semester preparing for the School of Fashion's Annual Fashion Show and job hunting after graduation.

Aeronautics and Engineering Professor Receives NSF CAREER Award

Hossein Mirinejad, Ph.D., assistant professor in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Kent State University was recently awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER award for his innovative research, “CAREER: Towards Safe and Interpretable Autonomy in Healthcare.”

IN A FLASH: Taking to the Skies

Last year, the The Kent State Flight Team brought home an impressive collection of competition trophies and the pilots are is ready to take flight to bring in even more wins this year.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Awards Additional $300,000 to Kent State’s Spirit of Motherhood Program to Combat Infant Mortality and Prevent Preterm Births

Kent State University’s Angela Neal-Barnett has been working diligently to build up the Spirit of Motherhood program with the goal of reducing trauma and stress symptoms experienced by its pregnant Black mother participants. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation recently awarded the program another $300,000 to continue its work over the next three years.

Forging a Connection Between May 4, 1970, and May 18, 1980

A year ago, Yeonmin Kim, Ph.D., ’13, a literature professor from Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, was concluding his time as a visiting professor at Kent State University with one goal in mind: Create an exchange program between the two schools based on their historic campus tragedies.

Flash Friday: Penelope Cervantes

‘What Were You Wearing?’ More Than Just Clothes

The powerful “What Were You Wearing?” art installation in the Center for Visual Arts is more than just clothes.

President Diacon Talks About the Capital Budget and Kent State’s Core Values

"Talking with Todd" focuses on the state capital budget and Kent State's core values.

Maybe Kent State’s Born with it ...

With a line wrapped around Risman Plaza, students from all over Kent State University’s campus joined the Maybelline Tour Bus and student ambassadors on Thursday, April 4, and Friday, April 5 to experience the New York City makeup brand’s tried and true products.  

IN A FLASH: Replicating Ancient Artifacts with Modern Tech

Students in Kent State's School of Art had the opportunity to use modern methods to recreate an ancient Chinese wine vessel. 

What's the Big Idea? Deric Kenne and Ruoming Jin

Come along with Kent State University President Todd Diacon as he talks to Deric Kenne, Ph.D., from the College of Public Health, and Ruoming Jin, Ph.D., from the Department of Computer Science, about their research in the newest “What’s the Big Idea?” video.