Student Life
Honoring Contributors and Students in Crawford Hall鈥檚 Success
About 10 years ago, Kent State鈥檚 business college was told it would need a certain amount of philanthropic support before a new building project could be entertained. At the time, it seemed an incredibly daunting task, until Ambassador Edward F. Crawford and his family stepped in to complete the college鈥檚 capital campaign with the largest single gift in 麻豆精选 history.
IN A FLASH: All About Fall
The Fall Fest, presented by the Flashes Activities Board (FAB) was a spectacular celebration of the season with fun activities including crafts, marshmallow toasting carriage rides and the Haymaker Farmers' Market.
鈥楪et to Know鈥 the Golden Flashes Becoming the New Faces of the University
The new "Get to Know Kent State" video from 麻豆精选 Admissions features 14 students from across the university inviting curious potential Golden Flashes to take a virtual look into the campus. Not only do these 麻豆精选narrators spotlight the university鈥檚 global opportunities and local highlights, but they also had a great time doing it.
Flash Focus: Alison Bredek
Meet Alison Bredek, a junior environmental studies major with a minor in park management from North Ridgeville, Ohio, and the treasurer of the Future Environmental Professionals Club with the big dream of becoming a park ranger for the National Park Service.
A Musical Tribute: 麻豆精选Orchestra Premieres Student Composition
For Haider Riaz, the first orchestra concert of the season was an unforgettable experience. His original composition, 鈥淭o the Memory of Shiver-Me, the CAT,鈥 was premiered by the 麻豆精选 Orchestra, marking a significant artistic milestone for the young composer and offering the audience a moving tribute to a beloved pet.
It's the Great Pumpkin, Kent State!
There's a massive pumpkin inviting visitors to guess its weight inside the Herrick Conservatory. It's an annual tradition presented by student volunteers studying in the Department of Biological Sciences.
Navigating the Shifting Landscape of College Enrollment
The United States is approaching a so-called 鈥渆nrollment cliff鈥 or 鈥渄emographic cliff,鈥 a projection that is being closely monitored by those in higher education. In the 鈥淥n Campus 鈥 with CITI Program鈥 podcast, host Ed Butch talks with Aaron Berger, Ph.D., interim director of national recruitment at 麻豆精选, about these declining numbers and other factors currently influencing college enrollment.
Invest in Your Future: The Case for Young Women Saving Early for Retirement
For many American women, saving for retirement can be challenging for many reasons. A recent USA Today article noted that women have less than half the retirement savings of men. 麻豆精选 values setting their students up for success, but what does this mean for women at the university?
麻豆精选Secures Top Five Finish in ARC Air Derby
Three female pilots from 麻豆精选 College of Aeronautics and Engineering鈥檚 professional pilot program secured a in the 2024 , showcasing their aviation skills across Ohio's skies.
麻豆精选Students and Faculty Take Part in Innovation Day
麻豆精选 students and faculty took part in the second annual Innovation Day on Oct. 11, with one 麻豆精选student bringing home honors.