Student Life
Student Nominations Propel Jared Brown to Distinguished Advising Honor
Jared Brown doesn’t just build schedules; he builds confidence. His ability to turn academic stress into actionable solutions has made him more than just an advisor; it has made him the latest recipient of Â鶹¾«Ñ¡'s Distinguished Advising Award.
IN A FLASH: Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Fashion Week 2026
Kent State's annual Fashion Week is April 27- May . It's a full week of dynamic, colorful events building up to the School of Fashion's 2026 Hall of Fame Gala.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Marks Earth Day with Campus Wide Celebration of Sustainability and Research
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ celebrated Earth Day with a campus-wide series of events that blended hands-on education, student research and community partnerships. From the Earth Fest on Risman Plaza to the scientific posters at the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute Research Showcase and the Electric Vehicle Showcase, the day’s activities highlighted how sustainability is woven into academic life.
From Hardship to the Gavel: Ivory Kendrick’s Journey as Kent State’s USG President
A public health senior who once faced homelessness after losing his father is now leaving a lasting mark on student government — and preparing to continue his impact in graduate school.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Gold Team Earns National Honors in Prestigious Bateman Case Study Competition
For five Â鶹¾«Ñ¡students, the classroom recently transformed into a high-stakes public relations agency boardroom. Their efforts caught the attention of the industry’s top judges, earning the team a prestigious honorable mention in the 2026 Public Relations Student Society of America Bateman Case Study Competition.
Hands-On Tax Learning Course Supports Community Members and International Students
Now officially approved as an experiential learning class, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program allows accounting students to provide free tax preparation services to community members while gaining hands-on experience that extends far beyond the classroom.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Honors 2026 Student Employee and Supervisor Award Winners
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ celebrates outstanding student employees and supervisors during National Student Employment Week, recognizing their impact across campus through the annual Student Employee Awards Celebration. Celebrate with us the 2026 winners.
IN A FLASH: Inside Modern Manufacturing
The world is a classroom for Â鶹¾«Ñ¡students engaging in experiential learning through a facilities tour of Rockwell Automation.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Honors 2026 Student Employee and Supervisor Award Winners
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ celebrates outstanding student employees and supervisors during National Student Employment Week, recognizing their impact across campus through the annual Student Employee Awards Celebration. Celebrate with us the 2026 winners.
Students Explore Worlds of Opportunity During 'I Heart Travel Week'
During I Heart Travel Week, students had the opportunity to learn more about education abroad, celebrate current students and past students who have studied abroad and engage with international activities on campus.
