Where on the Web? ScholarshipUniverse, the ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ of Scholarships

Students who are frustrated with the scholarship process are getting the help they need with ScholarshipUniverse. This installment of “Where on the Web?” features an easy and accessible scholarship finder for Kent State University students.

The Importance of Belonging

Kent State faculty and students discussed belonging and other issues at author Bettina Love's book signing on Thursday. 

‘Kent State Values the Arts’ Says New School of Theatre and Dance Director

Tony Hardin grew up loving the arts, pursuing a career in scenic, lighting and projection design. Learn more about Hardin, the new director for the School of Theatre and Dance, as he answers these five questions.

Kent State Biological Sciences Professor Helps Lead International Research Coordination Network to Study Insect Decline

Over half of the described species in the world are insects. Although many people think of insects as pests, they play vital roles and have a big impact on our invaluable ecosystems, as pollinators, helping break down wastes, and as an essential food source for many other organisms.

IN A FLASH: Message Of Love

Bettina Love, Ph.D., was the keynote speaker of Kent State University's 2022 Anti-Racism Conference. 

Kent State University Faculty, Juliann Dorff, Named The Ohio Art Educator of the Year

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Anti-Racism Conference Puts University Under Lens to Identify Racism and Improve Culture

Kent State University’s inaugural Anti-Racism Conference kicked off Oct. 6 with several hundred students, faculty and staff taking part.

Former Basketball Announcer Recalls ‘The Golden Dream’

Steve Sefner, local author and former Kent State sports announcer, appeared at the Kent State Bookstore on Oct. 1 to promote his 2022 book recounting the tale of the 2001-2002 Kent State men’s basketball season.

Tiffany Kiphart

Familiar Face 

Tiffany Kiphart

Academic Program Director
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Ashtabula and East Liverpool

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

August 2001

IN A FLASH: Kent's Rainbow Bridge

Volunteers help downtown Kent show its pride for Rainbow Weekend.

Kent State Entrepreneurship Major Finds Success with Hand-Stamped Jewelry Company

For as long as she can remember, Lauren Hollis has enjoyed being an entrepreneur. Her love for entrepreneurship began as a young child as she made bookmarks from strips of paper and sold them door to door in her neighborhood.

Kent State Athletics Launches Ready FLASH Program

Many Kent State University student-athletes will qualify for additional preparation for success after graduation under a benefits program slated to launch in fall 2023.
 

No More Games! Food Security, Acceptance Among Needs Identified by LGBTQ+ Community

A survey led by Kent State University's College of Public Health provided dozens of short- and long-term recommendati

'Genuine Trust Leads to Strong Bonds'

Alumna Jessica Hudson, the new president of the Summa Foundation and chief development officer for Summa Health, answers five questions with Kent State Today about her new role.

Planting Today Means 'Trees for the Future'

The Kent State community planted more than 100 trees in the Climate Change Grove to help offset the university’s carbon footprint and provide a way to research the effects of climate change in our immediate environments.

Who's Cluff and Why Is His Name on Franklin Hall?

High on its pediment, Franklin Hall bears the inscribed name of a polarizing figure from Kent State's past. 

Flu Shots, COVID-19 Boosters Available on Kent Campus

Dear Kent State University Students, Faculty and Staff,

Meet the Kent State Class of 2026

Hailing from 39 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., this freshman class also represents 31 countries, more than doubling the freshman international student population from the previous year.

IN A FLASH: Swing and Study

Students found unique places to study during the the last warm days of fall. 

IN A FLASH: Food Truck Wednesdays!

The Food Truck Series on Risman Plaza runs Wednesdays from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. through Oct. 12. 

From Kent State to the White House And Back

The School of Media and Journalism hosted Brenna Parker, digital director for Vice President Kamala Harris, for refreshments and a discussion with Parker about her journey at Kent State and beyond.

What A Celebration! Homecoming Brings Golden Flashes Together

The Kent State University Golden Flashes family was marking milestones and making memories at Homecoming 2022, held Saturday, Oct. 1. Kent State alumni, students, parents, employees and community members donned their blue-and-gold gear and reunited for one of the university’s long-standing traditions.

Brandon Lazenko, ’16

Brandon Lazenko, ’16, found a way to provide an unusual opportunity for Kent State film students to learn outside of the classroom through his upcoming project, “October Roses.” He and fellow Kent State graduate Shelby Wyant, ’18, wrote the 40-minute film adapted from Stephen King’s short story “Nona.” The alumni pair got permission to create their adaptation of the short story from King and his team through his Dollar Baby Program. “October Roses” follows a down-on-his-luck professor who meets a beautiful woman while hitchhiking around Maine. He gets wrapped up in her web and makes decisions he normally wouldn’t make. His team for the film includes Kent State students who are helping on set, horror special effects icon Robert Kurtzman and his wife Marcy King who are both Ohio natives. However, Brandon’s experience in film didn’t begin with “October Roses.” He’s also created two miniseries and four short films, including the award winning “A Serpent by the Nest.”

Gov. DeWine Declares October Ohio Employee Ownership Month With Proclamation Recognizing OEOC at Kent State

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted recently issued a joint proclamation recognizing the impact that employee-owned companies have on Ohio’s economy as well as the work of the Ohio Employee Ownership Center (OEOC) based at Kent State University, which requested the proclamation. The OEOC has served as a nonprofit outreach center providing support, resources and assistance to businesses since 1987.

Skaters Gonna Skate

IN A FLASH: Give A Little To Save A Life

Donating blood is another way Golden Flashes help the community -- and save lives. 

IN A FLASH: Sideline Stopper!

Kent State's Golden Flashes set records and extended their at-home winning streak to 11 games at Saturday's Homecoming game.

Questions of Race, Colonialism, and Nuclear War Discussed on International Day of Peace

“I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of ra

IN A FLASH: Pre-Homecoming Excitement Swirls Around Campus

On the eve of Homecoming, people all over campus are getting ready for the weekend celebration. 

Family’s New Book Raises Awareness for Birthmarks

EHHS alumnus Erica Maxwell and her teenage daughter, Jessica Alexander, visited the Child Development Center to read from their newly published book, “Beauty With a Birthmark.”

Reminder - Make your benefits selection count

Don’t forget that the Open Enrollment period for the 2023 plan year will be Oct. 17 at 8 a.m. to Nov. 4 at 4:59 p.m. Open Enrollment is the only time during the year when you can change your benefits (except for a qualifying event). 

FJKluth Art Gallery Showcases Its ‘Pride in Kent’

The “Pride in Kent'' exhibition displays 26 pieces of art created by 11 different LGBTQ+ members and allies. The exhibition will be on display during Main Street Kent’s Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 7 and 8.

'Title IX not only changed my life, but literally saved my life'

Kent State is honoring and commemorating the 50th anniversary of Title IX legislation with a year-long celebration, highlighting the success and impact of women's athletics at Kent State University.

Music Professor Jazzes Up Life Lessons for Students

Bobby Selvaggio, associate professor in the School of Music and director of the jazz studies program, has a storied musical resume. But what he is most proud of are the lessons he can pass on to his students.

At 50, Kent Student Center Is Still the Heartbeat of the Campus 

The Kent Student Center is approaching a major milestone, its 50th anniversary, having opened in January 1973 as the largest student union east of the Mississippi River and the sixth largest in the nation. 

Faith Sheaffer-Polen announced as new Director of Training & Organizational Development