Success Story
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Celebrates Homecoming
On Saturday, Sept. 21, the Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ fight song blared down Main Street, the city of Kent was flooded with blue and gold, alumni and friends gathered and reminisced about their Â鶹¾«Ñ¡days, fans packed the stadium to cheer on their beloved Golden Flashes and the entire campus boomed with Â鶹¾«Ñ¡pride.
Kent State’s New President Todd Diacon to Serve as 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal
Last year, Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ celebrated 100 years of Homecoming. This year, the university starts the next century of Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Homecoming celebrations with a new president leading the institution.
New Students Move Into Residence Halls With Help From Movers and Groovers
More than 1,000 volunteers from the Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ community welcomed and assisted new students as they moved into their residence halls on freshman move-in day, Sunday, Aug. 18. The annual community program, known as Movers and Groovers, is coordinated by Kent Interhall Council, the student government of the Kent Campus residence halls.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Celebrates Summer 2019 Commencement
The Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ alumni network again grew its ranks this summer as more than a thousand Golden Flashes got their degrees. Â鶹¾«Ñ¡will held its Summer 2019 Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Prepares LeBron James Family Foundation I PROMISE Students for College Entrance Exams
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ hosted several dozen high school students from the LeBron James Family Foundation's I PROMISE program for a month of intensive college entrance exam preparation.
New Director Named for Kent State’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute
Torsten Hegmann, Ph.D., was named the new director of Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, effective July 1, having been selected for his research accomplishments, entrepreneurial spirit and passion for social impact.
Taking Charge: Todd Diacon Assumes Presidency, Meets With Community and Student Leaders
As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Hotel and Conference Center and a luncheon on campus with student leaders.
Taking Charge: Todd Diacon Assumes Presidency, Meets With Community and Student Leaders
As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Hotel and Conference Center and a luncheon on campus with student leaders.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Team Competes in 2019 Air Race Classic
Kenzie Alge, a Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ certified flight instructor and 2019 graduate, and Alex Johnson, a Â鶹¾«Ñ¡junior flight technology student, make up the Â鶹¾«Ñ¡team competing in the 2019 Air Race Classic that starts June 18 in Jackson, Tennessee.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Receives Highest Possible Score as an LGBTQ-Friendly Campus
A national organization has recognized Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ with a perfect overall score for the university’s efforts to create a more inclusive campus and welcoming environment for all.