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Max Hoover

KSU alumnus Max Hoover brings unique flavor(s) to his hometown.

Max comes from a family of Golden Flashes. His parents, Erik and Stacey, ’93, both attended Kent State University, but this isn’t the only family legacy Max carries on. In 2015, his parents opened Cockeye BBQ, and they have since expanded the business to offer a sweet treat that would compliment their award-winning food - ice cream. Max is the owner and operator of , a Warren, Ohio, staple offering unique ice cream flavors that showcase local and unexpected ingredients. Max uses his background as a KSU science major to experiment with innovative flavors for the creamery. While creating one-of-a-kind flavors is Max’s passion, he is grateful the business also allows him to make a difference in his family’s community. Get to know Max in his own words.

Kent State Recognized as a Forbes Best Employer for Women 2021

Among colleges and universities that made this year’s list, Kent State comes in at No. 8. Only 18 institutions of higher education are recognized.

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Support Our Fleet 

Kent State University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering has the largest academic fleet in Ohio,&nb

Face Coverings Required on Kent State Campuses

Throughout the pandemic, the health and safety of every member of our Kent State community have been and will remain the primary driver b

Innovation Is The Best Medicine

When it comes to the high energy professionals in the medical field, a hospital or emergency room is the place to be when providing fast

July 2021 Social Media Recap

This summer has been flying by and before you know it, we’ll be back on campus for a new and exciting semester!

Porthouse Theatre Offers Buy One, Get One Free Tickets to July 31 Performance of Altar Boyz

Porthouse Theatre is thrilled to announce a special Buy One, Get One Free offer for tickets to the Saturday, July 31 performance of "Alta

Updated Guidance Regarding Face Coverings

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Kent State Florence Program Featured in the News in Italy

Our Education Abroad program was featured in the national news in Italy to represent the return of students to Florence, and

Biology Graduate Student Council, BHRI Support Multiple Sclerosis Research with 5K Run

Doctoral Candidate Qualifies for Weightlifting Nationals

As a Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology at Kent State University, along with being a Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Porthouse Season Concludes with "Altar Boyz," July 29 - August 15

Porthouse Theatre's 2021 Season concludes with "Altar Boyz," running July 29 – August 15, 2021.

Record Five Golden Flashes to Compete at Tokyo Olympics

Five Kent State University graduates will compete at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics over the coming weeks, breaking the school’s previous record of four Olympians at the Munich Games in 1972.

Fashion Design Alumna Wears Her Heart on Her Sleeve

Kelsi McCafferty, ’16, was laid off from her full-time job at FOUNT Leather Goods in December 2020 because of the pandemic, but that didn

Educators Reflect on Powerful Experiences During May 4 Summer Workshop

Educators from across the country recently attended the weeklong, virtual 2021 Landmarks of American History and Culture workshop, “Making Meaning of May 4: The 1970 Kent State Shootings in U.S. History,” which has been made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Program Offers Incarcerated Individuals a Chance to Reenter the Community With a Degree

Beginning this fall, Kent State University at Trumbull will offer Trumbull Correctional Institution incarcerated individuals a chance to complete a Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies (BTAS).

Professor Receives NASA New Investigator Award

He Yin, Ph.D., assistant professor in Kent State University’s Department of Geography, recently received NASA’s New (Early Career) Investigator Award in Earth Science. Yin will lead evaluation and research of the devastating effects that the Syrian civil war has had on croplands throughout the eastern Mediterranean region.

Kent State’s Center for Adult and Veteran Services Racks Up Another Award

Kent State University has landed a spot on the list of top schools for military-connected students according to the 2021 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges. 

Julius Payne Hosts and Serves as Guest on Ohio Department Of Higher Education Podcast

When Julius Payne, Program Coordinator for the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS), was recently approac

Client Profile: Niara Johnson

A client who knows that she wants to achieve and strives towards those goals everyday.

Kent State Announces Full Attendance for 2021 Fall Sports Season

Kent State University Athletics has announced all sports facilities, including Dix Stadium, the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center) and Murphy-Mellis Field, will be at full capacity for the fall 2021 sport season.

Siena: Medieval Majesty

Travel through the unique and beautiful city of Siena, Italy, exploring all the major stops.

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The Allegory of Good and Bad Government

Discover the meaning behind a famous 14th century artwork in Siena, Italy.

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Kent State Wins Two Awards in Campus Race to Zero Waste Contest

The National Wildlife Federation recently awarded Kent State University first place in two categories from the 2021 Campus Race to Zero Waste competition: Zero Waste and Electronics Recycling – Total Pounds Recycled. 

Kent Blossom Music Festival Announces Return of In-Person Concerts for 2021

Kent Blossom Music Festival returns July 14 in a blended format with four live, in-person concerts as well as virtual educational programming for a select group of invited young artists.

Kent State Professor Donates His Time as Volunteer Pilot

Joe Murray Ph.D., an associate professor in Kent State University’s School of Media and Journalism, recentl

Kent State Alumna and Army Neuroscientist Hopes to Become Astronaut

Kent State Alumna, Allison Brager, Ph.D., is pursuing her lifelong dream to become an astronaut.

Kent State Student Donates Part of Liver to Help Parish Priest

Earlier this year, Kent State University student Anna Clark donated part of her liver to a local parish priest that she

Aeronautics Professor Shares Ideas on Airport Ground Transportation

Whether hailing a taxi or using an app to call an Uber or Lyft, travelers are best served when airports collaborate with a variety of tra

Kira Krivosh, ’05

Kira Krivosh, ’05, serves small but mighty community members in her new role as magistrate.

Porthouse Season Continues with "BKLYN the Musical," July 8-24

Porthouse Theatre's 2021 Season continues with "BKLYN the Musical," running July 8-24.

Kent State Receives National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grant

Kent State University is one of 61 organizations nationwide – and one of four organizations in Ohio – to be awarded a 2021-2022 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read grant. The university’s $20,000 grant will support the Big Read Northeast Ohio, a community reading program and related events focusing on “An American Sunrise” by Poet Laureate Joy Harjo from October 2021 through May 2022.

Dean of Kent State’s College of Business Administration Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award

Deborah F. Spake, Ph.D., dean of Kent State University’s College of Business Administration, has been named a 2021 recipient of the American Marketing Association (AMA) Marketing for Higher Education Special Interest Group (Higher Ed SIG) Lifetime Achievement Award.

Fraternities and Sororities Shine in the Face of Pandemic

The philosophy of Fraternity and Sorority Life at Kent State University is that each strives to be the best community in the country by encompassing a nurturing and inclusive environment for everyone to call home. You can add doing great things for the community to the list.

June 2021 Social Media Recap

Our content during the month of June featured scenic sunrises and sunsets, news of our new scholarship programs and announcemen

Kent State Graduate Grows Successful Business She Founded as a Student

Grace Irvin-Dillard of Bedford, Ohio, who graduated from Kent State University in May 2021 with a degree in entrepreneurship, has already built a successful business from the ground up while still a student.