Student Life
Students Find Their Place to Thrive at Kent State
Being a new student at a university can be a huge transition for some. Finding their "fit" and a sense of belonging can be essential to their academic and personal success. Knowing this, Kent State's student organizations, activities, events and recreational services offer students opportunities to de-stress, connect, build networks and find friends for life.
'Studying Is Fun’ – Brothers Spend Spring Break Hitting the Books as Medical College Admission Test Looms
While many students spent the spring break traveling or having fun in the sun, twin brothers Ray and Will Maynard spent the week studying.
IN A FLASH: The Fog of Midterms
Foggy days on campus are a sign that warmer temperatures and springtime weather are on the way.
Success Continues for Kent State’s Groundbreaking Student Life Study
Nearly 10% of all Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ undergraduates are participating in the groundbreaking Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Student Life Study, providing the university with concrete information about what it’s like to be a modern-day college student.
Flash Focus: Tatiana Placer
Meet Tatiana Placer, a graduate student pursuing her master’s in architecture and design at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡. Placer was born in Germany on a U.S. military base and was raised mostly in Orlando, Florida. Growing up in a Puerto Rican household, her upbringing was deeply rooted in the Puerto Rican diaspora.
Career Fair Brings Employers, Opportunities, Wisdom to Kent State
Kent State’s Career Exploration and Development fair connects students with leaders from Disney, Rock Entertainment and more, who share words of wisdom for students.
Flash Focus: Lettie Friona
Meet Lettie Friona, a senior integrated social studies major with a concentration in history and minors in classics and mild to moderate special education from Steubenville, Ohio, whose leadership positions have helped shape her experience at Kent State.
Overcoming Grief and Injury to Fuel a Stronger Performance
Delrecco Gillespie, senior professional studies major and member of Kent State’s men's basketball team, was recently featured in a recent NCAA article that detailed how setbacks like injury and grief fueled Gillespie’s drive to play as if it were his last chance to be on the court.
Academics and Support Foster Student Business Innovation
For many Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ students, college is about more than just getting a degree. It is about building something meaningful to take with them beyond graduation. Sometimes it’s a well of knowledge; sometimes it’s their first stream of revenue. Student entrepreneurs across campus are turning ideas into income. This is the story of five Â鶹¾«Ñ¡student entrepreneurs.
Redefining Leadership, One Friday at a Time
Many students walk past the Pepsi Leadership Center without thinking twice about it, unaware that inside, Fridays are more than just a celebration of the end of the week; they're being redefined. No business attire. No speeches. Just music and meaningful conversations defining what leadership looks like on campus.