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Free Software, Identity Protection, and Computer Support: Just a Few Ways DoIT Has Your Back

Is online life stressing you out? Between classes, calendars, and the endless scroll of the online world, who has time to worry about computer meltdowns or identity loss? At Kent State, you don’t have to. The Division of Information Technology is your go-to partner for seamless tech integration and support!

Kent State Professor to Lead American Translators Association

Geoffrey Koby, Ph.D., professor of Translation Studies and German at Kent State University, has been studying German since he was a fresh

IN A FLASH: Exploring Jobs on Campus

Is the Zombie Apocalypse a Real Possibility?

National Geographic seeks out Tara Smith, professor in the College of Public Health, for the answer.

Every Team Posts Term GPA Over 3.0 For First Time

Every single Golden Flash program posted a term grade-point average (GPA) above a 3.0 for the first time in history, highlighting an exemplary semester in the classroom for Kent State Athletics.

Bridging The News Gap In East Palestine, Ohio

A year ago, national media outlets descended on East Palestine, Ohio, after a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the rural Columbiana County village on Feb. 3, 2023. The consequences are still unfolding, but as national media have moved onto covering other stories, a news gap has emerged. Four Kent State journalism seniors have been filling that gap, with support from Grist and the Center for Rural Strategies.

Strongly Rooted: '80 graduate and Kent State donor is serious about local workforce development

Thirty years ago, Kent State University alumna Elizabeth Bartz h

Innovative Scholarship Helps Students Cross the "Finish Line"

In 2018, Matthew Cornshaw-Arnold graduated from Kent State with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, crediting the degree with providing a

IN A FLASH: Strike Up the (All-Star) Band!

Students from area high schools came to campus for the Kent State All-Star Band weekend.

Four Decades Later, Study Experience in Florence Still Shapes Local Architect’s Work

Boardman-based architect Robert Mastriana was among the first class of students to study in Florence, Italy, through the university’s education-abroad program. He tells The Vindicator newspaper how that experience still influences his work.

MLK Event to kick off new programming aimed at deep, meaningful dialogue

A new Kent State University program – Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding – presents a yearlong schedule of educational programs to help foster a better understanding of our many diverse voices.

L.M. Elliott Wins The Scott O'Dell Award For Historical Fiction

The Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction Selection Committee is thrilled to announce that the winner of the 2024 award is Bea and the New Deal Horse by L.M. Elliott.

Flashes Step Up to Fight Hunger for Influx of People in Need

Usage of the Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry has steadily increased since the pandemic, when the pantry remained open to serve the needs of the community. In addition, there has also been an increase in the number of international students using the pantry this past year as international student enrollment increased at Kent State.

IN A FLASH: New Year, Old Rivalry

Kent State's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19. 

Student Video Exhibit Features Chimney Swifts of Kent

Since she was a child, Caitlyn Skilton, a recent graduate of the zoology program at Kent State University, has harbored a passion for ecology, with a deep love for birds of all kinds. She chose to extend this love in her undergraduate work at Kent State. On December 1, Skilton, who also minored in photojournalism, hosted a reception for her “Flight of the Chimney Swift” immersive multimedia exhibit in the Design Innovation (DI) Hub’s Blank_Lab. 

‘A Promise Kept’

When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris’ educational journey, but thanks to Kent State University’s regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December. 

IN A FLASH: Flashes in the Freeze

Kent State students braved the extremely cold temperatures and below zero wind chills on their way to their classes.

Kent State Professor Cracks the Code

Kent State University computer science Professor Jonathan Maletic, Ph.D., and alumnus Michael Decker, Ph.D., are developing a new software solution, creating a world where the computer science community can effectively track changes and improve group code development.

IN A FLASH: When the Snow Flies

Clearing fallen snow at the Kent State University Airport is a team effort. 

'Deeply Moved'

Samuel “Blitz” Bazawule can hardly contain his own smile and emotions as he talks about the experience of directing the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s award-winning novel “The Color Purple,” which opened Christmas Day to glowing reviews.

New Year, New You? Don’t Let Anxiety Keep You From Thriving

Addressing the problems of a changing society, such as mental health, is a foundational value at Kent State, which also offers a number of resources to support students, faculty, staff and the community.

IN A FLASH: A Snowy Return to Classes

Some of the season's coldest temperatures and snow cover set the scene for students' first day of classes after winter break. 

Wanted: Environmental Health Specialists to Keep Our Air, Water and Food Safe

The shortage of environmental health specialists accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic but had begun well before the that, according to Matthew Stefanak, a semi-retired faculty member and a "public health ambassador" with the College of Public Health, which helps to create career-ready graduates for this in-demand field.

Master of Ceremonies

Mark Greer, who earned his master’s degree in music from Kent State in 2009, has been chosen to serve as executive director of Akron’s bicentennial campaign. His success exemplifies the sense of community and bright future created by Golden Flashes today.

Cleveland State University and Kent State University to Honor Late Dr. Michael Schwartz on Feb. 8

Cleveland State University and Kent State University will co-host a celebration of life for Dr. Michael Schwartz on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. in the Glasscock Family Foundation Ballroom. Schwartz served as president of both universities.

Crawford Hall's AV Design will vault me from Classroom to Boardroom

Stepping onto the campus of Kent State University as an international student, I felt a thrill course through me. Discovering the news about the upcoming business building, Crawford Hall, for the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, only amplified that excitement.

IN A FLASH: Young Golden Flash Fans Pack the MACC

On a special field trip day, more than 1,500 students from local elementary schools cheered Kent State's women's basketball team to victory. 

Winning Coach and Kent State Alum Nick Saban Retires

Kent State University alumnus Nick Saban, considered one of the greatest college football coaches of all time, has retired from the University of Alabama, where he coached the Crimson Tide for the past 17 seasons.

Kent State Closed Jan. 15 for MLK Day, Spring Classes Begin Jan. 16

Kent State University will be closed Jan. 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. University offices will reopen on Jan.

DoIT Partners with Kent State’s United Way Campaign to Make a $37,000 Difference

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Kent State Student Escapes Dating Abuse, Helps Others Know Their Worth 

After experiencing dating violence in high school, Rhylee Shepherd turned her pain into a teaching opportunity for her peers through the Know Your Worth project.

Engineering Professor Wins Farris Family Award for Pursuing Research Into Clean Energy Fuels

Dhruba Panthi, Ph.D., assistant professor of Engineering Technology at Kent State University at Tuscarawas, is this year’s winner of the Farris Family Innovation Award. His research focuses on hydrogen fuel because its only byproduct is water, which is harmless to the environment, unlike other fuels that result in carbon dioxide emissions that pose a great environmental threat.

‘Only One Dr. Martin Luther King Comes Along in a Lifetime’

In a "lost" interview, former U.S. Congressman and civil rights leader Louis Stokes shares his thoughts on the role of students in shaping the future, the state of civil rights and his friendship with Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 

IN A FLASH: Lighter Than Air

Students from the College of Aeronautics and Engineering competed to create flyable aircraft using helium balloons. 

Job Market Bright for Kent State Graduates

The newly released list of “100 Best Jobs for 2024” by U.S. News and World Report illustrates how Kent State University has the majors that are preparing graduates to lead in tomorrow's workforce.

Student Spotlight - Sydney Smith

The faculty of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) inspired Sydney with its dedication to innovation, providing students ample opportunities to explore and grow.