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IN A FLASH: Fun With Future Flashes

Future Flash Days welcome high school students and their families to explore Kent State and learn more about their areas of interest. Colleges, schools and departments offer tours and demonstrations to give these prospective students a taste of life on campus and Kent State's many different programs of study. 

Kent State Geographer to Discuss Mapping May 4 and Oral Histories During University’s 2025 Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series

Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography at Kent State University, will serve as the 2025 speaker for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series, a part of the university's annual May 4 Commemoration events.

IN A FLASH: Total Eclipse of Campus

It was just a year ago on April 8, 2024, that the Kent State University community came together to witness a spectacular celestial event – the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.

Kent State Students’ Training Reaches New Heights at Ohio’s Only Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative School

Kent State’s status as the only Ohio Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative school for the Federal Aviation Administration offers students an innovative and challenging curriculum at a time when the aviation industry faces a critical shortage of air traffic controllers.

Kent State Honors 2025 Student Employee and Supervisor Award Winners

As part of Kent State University’s Student Employee Appreciation Week, Career Exploration and Development proudly announces recipients of the 2025 Student Employee and Supervisor Awards. These annual honors recognize outstanding individuals who exemplify excellence in their roles across campus, demonstrating initiative, leadership, inclusivity and an enduring commitment to community.

Division Of Student Life Honored for Fifth Straight Year

For the fifth consecutive year, the Division of Student Life at Kent State University has been recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs by the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) - College Student Educators International and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.

19 Kent State Programs Recognized Among Nation’s Best in New 2025 Best Graduate Schools Rankings

U.S. News & World Report has recognized 19 Kent State University programs as among the best in the nation in its newly released 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Among those, 10 programs rank in the top 100.

IN A FLASH: Flashes, Saddle Up!

The Flashes Activities Board brought some cowboy fun to Kent State with the FAB Wild West Rodeo. Presented inside the Kent Student Center Ballroom, the activities mechanical bull-riding, line dancing, a Skee-Ball shooting gallery and a free Kent State cowboy hat giveaway! 

Helping Military Students Earn the Credit They Deserve

Through the Veterans Affairs Work-Study program, the Credit Transfer Office – which plays a key role in supporting students through their academic journey from processing transfer credits from another institution to awarding Advanced Placement credits – hired a student worker to enhance the office’s operations. She's already making a difference.

Spring Break With a Purpose

For Kent State University Honors Leadership Academy, spring break took a more impactful approach by traveling to Buffalo, New York, to work with the local community, specifically children.  

Students Score in Sports Broadcasting Through Hands-on Production Experience

Kent State continues to excel in hands-on learning, as shown by the ESPN+ livestream broadcast of the Kent State Men’s Basketball team’s victory over the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Produced entirely by digital media production undergraduates in the School of Media and Journalism, what could have been a chaotic, high-profile evening was business as usual. 

Flash Focus: Jordan Gallegos

Meet Jordan Gallegos, a senior and member of the Honors College from Hudson, Ohio, who is navigating three majors and three minors. 

Professor’s Editorial Work Highlights Hemingway's Intent

At Kent State University, academic excellence is brought to life through the expertise and dedication of scholars like Robert W. Trogdon, Ph.D. professor of English, who dedicated years to his newest volume of editions of three classic Ernest Hemingway books.

IN A FLASH: Grill '72 Has A New Home

Grill '72, a popular on-campus dining location serving made-to-order burgers, fries and more - including breakfast - had a grand re-opening celebration in its new location on the lower level of the Kent Student Center. 

Perfect Matches

A remarkable achievement highlights the exceptional quality of Kent State University’s medical education programs as the College of Podiatric Medicine announced that 100% of eligible students in the Class of 2025 have successfully matched with residency programs across the nation.

Accounting Major Earns State of the State Address Invitation and Prestigious Scholarship

Nineteen-year-old Ellie Baker is motivated by a fear of wasted potential – and she faces it head-on with confidence, dedication and a str

IN A FLASH: Signs of Spring

With warmer temperatures and "April showers," vibrant spring colors have begun to emerge across Kent State's campuses. 

Researchers Publish Groundbreaking Study on Environmental Impact of East Palestine Chemical Spill

Researchers from Kent State University and other institutions have published a study in the Royal Society of Chemistry's journal, “Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts,” detailing the environmental consequences of the chemical spill and burn following a Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, over two years ago.

Kent State Research Suggests New Hypothesis for Invention of Stone Cutting Tools

The use of stone hammers to produce sharp stone flakes—knapping—is traditionally thought to be a process that ancient humans started doing intentionally or by accident before looking for things, such as animal carcasses and hard fruits, to cut. However, six Kent State researchers and their team suggest there may be more to the story.

Sustainability and Social Impact with Indigenous Farming Practices in Mexico

Salvador Rivas Aceves, PhD, a Professor of Economics a

Genomic Study Reveals Secrets Behind the Invasion Success of the Avian Vampire Fly in the Galápagos Islands

Researchers Publish Groundbreaking Study on Environmental Impact of East Palestine Chemical Spill

Artificial Intelligence in Law Enforcement and Manufacturing

Like Father, Like Daughter

Exercise Science Program Training Students for Success

Have you ever considered other ways you can benefit from exercise beyond working out? Kent State University’s exercise science program gives students the chance to explore the field of exercise through various concentrations, opportunities and events.

IN A FLASH: Flying Through Their Season

With only one month left in their regular season the Golden Flashes Women's Lacrosse team's schedule includes two more games at home an a road trip to Akron. 

Making Waves: A DI Fellow’s Experience at the a2ru Emerging Creatives Student Summit

In this week's DI news article, DI Student Fellow DeAnte Bernard shares his experience at the 2025 a2ru Emerging Creatives Student Summit, where a group of DI Fellows explored this year’s theme, Resonate: Making Waves. 

WW2 Style Propaganda Poster - Hurricane Dogs

Students in Comm 42000 - Media, War and Propaganda were assigned to design a poster in the style of the propaganda posters of the Second

IN A FLASH: A Ramadan Wrap-Up

As their month-long observance of Ramadan draws to a close, students in the Kent State Muslim Students Association welcomed all to a celebration of Islamic culture. 

Brains on Their Minds: I Promise Fourth-Grade Students Have Fun Learning Science

Kent State University’s Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 70 fourth-grade students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities to spark their interest in science and technology.

‘We were supposed to look like Betty Grable and play ball like Joe DiMaggio’

“We were supposed to look like Betty Grable and play ball like Joe DiMaggio.”

Kent State Honors the Legacy of May 4, 1970, With 55th Commemoration

On May 2-4, 2025, Kent State University will hold its annual commemoration to honor the memory of May 4, 1970 – a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on Kent State students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students and wounding nine others. May 4, 1970, marked a pivotal moment in American history.

Researchers Suggest New Hypothesis for Hominin Invention of Stone Cutting Tools

The use of stone hammers to produce sharp stone flakes — knapping — is traditionally thought to be a process that ancient humans started

Flash Focus: Chase Brown

Meet Chase Brown, a senior communication studies major, for whom performing has always been a part of his life. From street magic to competing in American Ninja Warrior and now comedy and improv, Brown is no stranger to putting on a good show.  

Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications: Perspectives From Across Kent State

In the News: International Students, Effects of March Madness, Alternative Spring Break, Road Trip Kent

“In the News” features Kent State University’s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.