Nationally Distinctive
Celebrating Black History Month Where it Began
The Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Black Alumni Chapter and Black United Students are sponsoring a day-long celebration in honor of Black History Month, which was founded at the Kent Campus.
'A Big Deal:' Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Music Ensembles Performing at Statewide Conference
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s Glauser School of Music is receiving statewide recognition as the Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Wind and Flute Ensembles were selected to perform at the 2025 Ohio Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference.
IN A FLASH: One Cool Cat
Hype, Kent State's feline answer to Bowling Green State University's athletics mascot, Pudge, was celebrated in a snow sculpture created by a Â鶹¾«Ñ¡instructor.
Courtroom Ready: Mock Trial Team Takes the Stand
The Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Mock Trial Team has only six months to learn about a fictional case before acting it out during its competition season. The team will head to Penn State University in mid-February to compete in the Regional Competition. These local and regional experiences provide students with the opportunity to test their skills against the best in the country while gaining a broader perspective on the legal field.
IN A FLASH: Dashing Through The Snow
Significant snow accumulation early last week created serene scenes across campus as well as some frosty fun for Â鶹¾«Ñ¡students.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Online Graduate Programs Earn Top National Rankings From US News
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ has earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs rankings. Three Â鶹¾«Ñ¡programs rank in the top 100 nationally among all public and private institutions in the new rankings.
IN A FLASH: Science Educator of the Year
A Professor in the Kent State's School of Teaching, Leadership, and Curriculum Studies was recognized as the 2026 Outstanding Science Educator of the Year.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Museum Receives Highest National Recognition
The Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Museum has been awarded reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to museums in the United States.
IN A FLASH: Pastel Morning
A Â鶹¾«Ñ¡staffer shared an image of a misty, painted sky on campus in early January.
IN A FLASH: A Snowy Start
The first week of Spring Semester 2026 ended with colder temperatures and a snowstorm.