University News
IN A FLASH: It's DKS Time!
Each summer, thousands of new students and their parents experience life on campus during Destination Â鶹¾«Ñ¡(DKS) new student orientation.
Join the Celebration at Kent State’s Third Annual Juneteenth JubileeÂ
Everyone is welcome to join the celebration as Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ commemorates Juneteenth with its third annual Juneteenth Jubilee on Friday, June 16.
Flying Flashes Prepare to Defend Kent State's First Place Title at the Air Race ClassicÂ
During the four-day Air Race Classic, Â鶹¾«Ñ¡alumna Laura Wilson and junior Peyton Turner will fly 2,400 miles and make nine timed flybys at airports in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Alabama and Florida before landing in Homestead, Florida.
Fifteen Years + Tenacity + Devotion to Family = Associate and Bachelor's Degrees
Timothy Johnson said Â鶹¾«Ñ¡advisors, who knew he had been working on his degree for 15 years, helped him coordinate his schedule so that he could take in-person classes — while working a full-time job — and still have time to spend with his children. He earned an associate degree in December 2022 and a bachelor's degree in May 2023.
From Voter Registration Volunteer to Presidential Management Fellow
Two-time Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ alumnus Eli Kalil, who is finishing up his first year as a Presidential Management Fellow at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, said his degrees prepared him well for the field of healthcare administration
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Celebrates Philanthropy Through Scholarships, Students Vote to Support Fellow Flashes in Need
In honor of Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s 113th birthday, Â鶹¾«Ñ¡launched its second annual Day of Giving May 19. This Day of Giving, the blue and gold community joined together to celebrate another trip around the sun for Â鶹¾«Ñ¡with more than 500 generous donors giving in support of student scho…
IN A FLASH: Bringing NEO Innovation to Brazil
A group of educators from Brazil spent two weeks at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡participating in workshops and field trips to area schools.
Working in Kent to Bring Innovation to Students in Brazil
Educators from Brazil visited Northeast Ohio institutions for inspirations in innovative teaching.
IN A FLASH: Walking the Stage
Commencement ceremonies for Â鶹¾«Ñ¡'s College of Podiatric Medicine's Class of 2023 were held on the university's Kent Campus.
Top Honors: Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Recognized Among the Best Graduate Schools in 2023-2024 US News Rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranks 11 Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ programs among the best in the nation in its recently released 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings.