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A ‘Wonder-Fall’ Surprise

Students lined up to get a free beanie and take a ride on a horse-drawn carriage at Flash Activities Board’s Fall Fest on Wednesday, Oct. 11. With hot apple cider and donuts in hand, students either played cornhole or sat on hay while listening to the live calypso music.

IN A FLASH: When a Black Squirrel Crosses Your Path on Friday the 13th

On Friday the 13th, we've heard about black cats, but what about black squirrels?  Are they unlucky or lucky?

Passwords, Phishing and Cyber Threats, Oh My!

You get an email from your supervisor demanding you send them your cell number so they can text you important instructions. You get a text asking you to verify that you’re logging into your Flashline account. But you’re not. Now you’re wondering how many times you’ve used this same password. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Kent State is looking to keep you safe online.

Friday the 13th: Good Luck from 'Bad Luck Brian'

A Kent State alumnus, famous for his "unlucky" internet meme character has a special Friday the 13th message for his fellow Flashes. 

Mexico and Puerto Rico on Display at Cultural Café

As National Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, Alex Silverio and Tatiana Fernández Pérez shared pieces of their cultures at this month’s installment of Cultural Café, presented by International Student and Scholar Services at the Office of Global Education.

Professor Leads Cutting-Edge Physics Research

Supported by grant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, Kent State physics professor Michael Strickland, Ph.D., and his team have developed the world’s leading approach to describe non-equilibrium evolution of highly relativistic systems.

IN A FLASH: Which Came First - Flash or the Egg?

On Flash the Mascot's 38th birthday, we ask the question: Which came first, Flash or the egg?

Pain, Fear as Kent State Community Reacts to Growing Israel-Hamas War

A demonstration on the K and a vigil for the fallen marked a day of gatherings across the Kent State University Kent Campus Thursday, five days after violence erupted in Israel and Gaza.

When Life is a Fairytale

In Noelle Bowles’ classroom, fairytales come to life through the eyes of her students. Bowles, associate professor of English at Kent State University at Trumbull, teaches lessons that extend past the storybook and onto the pages of real life.

Scanning the Past: Library to Digitize Fashion Sketchbooks of Acclaimed Designer

New York couturière designer Pauline Trigère, whose career spanned more than five decades, left behind a legacy of fashion innovation meticulously preserved in volumes of sketchbooks and press clippings. Those volumes have had a home at Kent State University Libraries since 1993 and soon will be accessible to everyone. 

Doctoral Student’s Research May Help People Get 'the NAC' of Being Drug Free  

Mandalynn Slupek won first place in Kent State's Three Minute Thesis competition on Oct. 3 when she presented “Getting the NAC of Being Drug Free,” research on how the supplement NAC or N-acetyl cysteine can be used in the fight against addiction.

The Bird Is the Word! Happy 38th Birthday, Flash the Mascot!

Everybody's heard about the bird! Oct. 12 is Flash's 38th birthday!

‘The Trip Changed My Perspective on Life’

Her first education abroad experience gave graduate student Lilian Keister an up-close view of a culture rooted in kindness and forgiveness.

IN A FLASH: Rainbows Shine Bright In Kent

Downtown Kent is colored with pride, recognizing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and preparing for Kent's Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 13-14. 

Supporting Each Other During Overwhelming Times

Dear Kent State University Community,

'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'

Students coming to Kent State and, for some of them, living away from home for the first time can struggle with the transition. The transition can even be more difficult for LGBTQ+ students, particularly for those who have recently "come out." Ken Ditlevson, director of Kent State's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at Kent to support them.

Mental Health Campaign Reminds Us to Reduce the Stigma, Seek Help and Refer a Flash

The two-hour Mental Health Campaign kickoff, which was held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom on Tuesday, Oct. 10, was well attended by the Kent State community. 

Longtime Newsroom Executive Mizell Stewart Joins MDJ as Professional-in-Residence

Kent State’s School of Media and Journalism (MDJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mizell Stewart III as professional-in-residence.

Earlier this year, Stewart served as the keynote speaker for MDJ’s annual David and Janet Dix Lecture in Media Ethics. Previously, he was the Vice President of News Performance, Talent & Partnerships for Gannett and the USA TODAY Network. Stewart will serve both Student Media and MDJ in his role as professional-in-residence.

It's a Rainbow Week at Kent State!

Kent State and the city of Kent encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week. 

I Spy a Winning Dissertation: History Doctoral Student Receives Prestigious U.S. Army Fellowship

Matthew Vajda, a doctoral student in the Department of History at Kent State University, has been selected as one of only two recipients

Director's Note | October 2023

IN A FLASH: Kent's 'Locks of Love'

Kent's Main Street Bridge has been accumulating expressions of love for nearly a decade. 

Last Day for Voter Registration

Oct. 10 is the deadline for registering for this November’s election.

Changes to the FAFSA: Important Information to Know

While the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has experienced changes over the years, the upcoming 2024-25 FAFSA year will introduce significant changes for students and families. These changes may have implications for students and their ability to gain access to federal financial aid.

Using Her Degree and Her Determination to Help Female Entrepreneurs

Mary Seats, a 2010 graduate of Kent State University, says she combined the tools she acquired while a student at Kent State with her own passion and grit to create the successes she enjoys today.

Kicking Off Kent State's Mental Health Campaign

On World Mental Health Day, Kent State is launching its own university-wide mental health campaign with a special event.

IN A FLASH: Moon Over Campus

Clear skies over campus provided a view of the moon next to the Kent State water tower.

Have You Updated Your Profile Yet?

Changes have now been made to Rave, Kent State University’s Emergency Communication System, which is used to send Flash ALERTS as text messages when important information needs to be distributed in a timely fashion, such as during a safety crisis or weather emergency. 

'The Importance Comes Down to Individuals Finally Being Seen'

A Native American student leader shares her thoughts on Indigenous Peoples' Day. 

Focusing on the Man Behind the Camera

Serving under four university presidents, Bob Christy is a witness to Kent State University history. His photos document the university's people, places and points in time. Get to know Christy as Kent State Today takes a closer look at the man behind the camera.

Kent State Graduate Wins National Teaching Prize

Jason Werstler, a 2001 Kent State University graduate who majored in education, is one of 25 teachers across the nation who were recently recognized for teaching excellence. He teaches construction at Massillon Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio. 

Give It Your Best Shot

Fall is the time to get protected from COVID-19 and flu. Appointments for shots are available at Kent State University's DeWeese Health Center on the Kent Campus.

Everyone’s Got Something: Celebrating Disabilities

Kent State's Student Accessibility Services is celebrating October as Disability Awareness Month, with events and activities to spread the word to students that they are not alone in their struggle and that help is available. 

IN A FLASH: Fall Break, Already?

Thursday October 5 - Sunday October 8 is Fall Break at Kent State. 

Student Media Experience Leads to Dream Job for Kent State Journalism Graduate

While completing a two-month journalism fellowship in Arizona the summer after her college graduation, Anna Huntsman, ’19, found herself nostalgic for Ohio.

“I was around a lot of people from all across the country,” she remembers. “They would ask me, ‘What’s so special about Ohio?’ and I would have this answer about the camaraderie, the sports, the work ethic. I just found myself having these answers of really missing my home.”

From a DM to an Arctic Voyage: Advertising Graduate Shares Journey as a Content Strategist

Kent State alumnus Chase Wilcox, ‘21, began his career through a direct message on social media to his now-employer, DNC Media, while he was still a student.

An advertising major, Wilcox completed his degree during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when Kent State and other universities across the world ceased the majority of in-person activities and moved to online instruction. Attempting to make the best of an unusual situation, Wilcox decided to take all online courses and moved to Florida, where he began successfully doing social media content for smaller brands on TikTok.