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Eyes On The Bard

How do different cultures seek to understand the writing of William Shakespeare? Alex Funk explores the impact of the Bard for his graduate research project.

Marvin L. Logan Jr., ’15

Marvin L. Logan Jr., ’15, knew at 13 years old that he wanted to run a nonprofit that would change lives and make communities stronger. As a Kent State student, he developed his leadership skills as president of Undergraduate Student Government and Black United Students, competed as a student-athlete and honed his storytelling craft through student media. Seven years after graduating, he’s living his childhood dream and inspiring other children to dream big as well.

Men's, Women's Basketball Return to Radio With New Partner

Select men's and women's basketball games from the 2022-23 regular season will now be broadcast on a Cleveland powerhouse.

Messaging Flashes of the Future

Renovations this week in the Kent Student Center presented a unique opportunity for Flashes to leave "time capsule" messages. 

Honors College Students Utilize the Academic Success Center

College can be a stressful time for students, and some even feel like they are on their own when navigating their grades and schoolwork.

Scoring Home Runs On and Off the Diamond

Emily Lippe, a junior nursing major at Kent State University, has challenged herself athletically and academically since an early age.

STUDENT PROFILE: JONATHAN EVANICK AND VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AIMEE L. WARD

Setting Up for Success

Gracey Jarecke, a senior from Denver, Colorado, hones her athletic skills as a defensive specialist for the Kent State  University&n

Save the Date: Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Featuring Keynote Speaker Bernice A. King

Bernice A. King, J.D., a global thought leader, strategist, solutionist, orator, peace advocate and CEO of the Martin Luther King Jr.

Dean Johnson-Mallard Celebrates Faculty Community Outreach Endeavors as 2022 Comes to a Close

Kent State Awarded $960,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarships to Strengthen State’s STEM Workforce

Nearly $1 million in new scholarships will provide critical support to Kent State students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Kent State alums take aim at gender stereotypes in graphic novel

Two Kent State University graduates, David Wilson '09, adjunct professor of Illustration, Design and Graphic Narrative, and Misty Wilson '15, a graduate of the Masters of Arts Teaching program, are making strides to eliminate gender roles and stereotypes with their graphic novel titled “Play Like A Girl."

Rad Tech graduate serving patients as PA-C at Yale New Haven Hospital

Her journey into the world of healthcare began on the Kent State Salem Campus and now Tabitha Lockhart is using that foundation to care for patients as a certified physician assistant (PA-C) at the Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut.

Queer Pandemic Collaborative Project Part of Award-Winning UK Museum

Queer Britain opened as the UK’s first LGBTQ museum in London in May and its inaugural exhibition “We Are Queer Britain” won a Museums Ch

Research and Entrepreneurship: Developing Wearable Tech at KSU

Dreams of launching a business, researching brand new materials and developing groundbreaking systems have come true for four Kent State

Department of Geography Offering Study Abroad Options Year-Round

Starting in Spring 2023, the Department of Geography will have a continuous study abroad program for the first time.

IN A FLASH: A Student Symphony

The Kent State University Orchestra will perform with the Kent Chorus and Chorale on Sunday in the Cartwright Auditorium. 

IN A FLASH: Teaching in Twinsburg

Faculty at Kent State's Regional Campuses teach courses tailored to community needs.

Kent State Awarded State Grant to Provide Training in Cybersecurity, Manufacturing and Healthcare

Rapids Grant will bolster workforce development with future Kent State graduates filling key shortages in industries across Ohio.

Eliminating an Eyesore: Architecture Students Give City of Warren Ideas for Redevelopment

Students from Kent State University’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design recently presented the city of Warren with a variety of plans for how the site of the town’s former St. Joseph Hospital can be reused. 

Student Research Reveals Student Homelessness Concerns

College students expect themselves and their peers to deal with emails, assignments and exams. What they are not expecting is to find out that some of their classmates experience homelessness.

Kent State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement Ceremonies

The Kent State University alumni family grew by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university held its fall Commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2022 were recognized with in-person ceremonies for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 17.

Searching for Goldilocks. Cross Country Runner's Quest For Just the Right Opportunity

Sophomore Baidy Ba's journey from Columbia, Maryland, to Kent State meant finding the right sport before he could find the right university. 

Kent State Bookstore Reveals Its Top Sellers

The Kent State University Bookstore is the perfect place for students to find exactly what they're looking for with its array of Kent State gear, books and electronics. But with all those choices in there, have you ever wondered what the top sellers are? We wondered, so we asked.

Ohio Magazine Features City of Kent as a ‘Best Hometown’

The November/December issue of Ohio Magazine featuring the city of Kent as one of its Best Hometowns for 2022-2023 is now available online.  

History Professor Provides Historical Context for Hate Crime Trial

Kent State professor of history, Elaine Frantz, provided historical insight to a recent Mississippi hate crime case.

IN A FLASH: Greetings from Brazil!

A team of university leaders and communicators from Kent State is currently visiting the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná in Brazil.

Cairo Bound! Student Filmmaker Earns Scholarship for Study Abroad

Kent State University senior Carlton “CeeJay” Scott Jr. can barely contain his excitement when he talks about his upcoming study-abroad experience at the American University in Cairo, Egypt. The food, the people, the ancient pyramids – Scott’s goals are to create a short film while he is away, learn to speak Arabic and, hopefully, to expand his cooking repertoire with new tastes and flavors of the Middle Eastern culture. 

Kent State Community Rallies for Solidarity and Human Rights for Iranians

First-year students Ronica Marandi and Goli Kavoosi organized the rally in partnership with Kent State’s Women's Center and the School of Peace and Conflict Studies to raise awareness about the atrocities that are happening in Iran. 

Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies

The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a new master’s degree that will help meet two decades of sustained growth in the broad field of conflict studies. The new Peace and Conflict Studies major within the Master of Arts degree will be offered in person on the Kent Campus and will prepare students for careers as practitioners in the fields of peace and conflict management and for doctorate study.

What's the Big Idea? Seeking a Deeper Understanding of the Mission of the Urban League

Hop on board as Kent State President Todd Diacon engages with Elizabeth Smith-Pryor, associate professor of history with Kent State’s College of Arts and Sciences, as she conducts research on the impact of the Urban League.

Hear That? Podcasts Provide Storytelling Opportunities

Kent State is full of stories. You read them here every day and on pages across the university. You see them in video on social channels. Some continue taking advantage of storytelling with sound.

Did You Know These Five NFL Legends Are Kent State Alumni?

In over 100 years of football, Kent State University has had the honor of sending roughly 50 players to the National Football League. With the 2022-23 football season underway, what better time to celebrate them than to honor these legends who graced the field at Dix Stadium before making their mark in the NFL?

IN A FLASH: Cooking the Perfect Egg

Students in Kent State's Hospitality and Event Management program hone their culinary skills in the kitchens of the DI Hub.

IN A FLASH: Building Muscle Memory

Kent State’s College of Nursing offers programs on five of the university’s eight campuses. 

Kent State Puts the ‘Friends’ in Friendsgiving

In every Kent State University video commercial there are students. Students are the face of Kent State. But students do more than participate as talent in front of the camera. They help plan, record and edit these videos. And let us say, these videos take longer than you think to create.