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Kent State of Mind: Cameron Golden - Change is Growth

My dad always calls me a sponge because I'm able to absorb information so quickly. But there's a reason for that. I've pretty much seen and experienced it all, at least when it comes to my career as a student-athlete.

Flashes are Invited to De-Stress with SAS

"Coloring for Calmness" is one of several "de-stress" events hosted by Student Accessiblity Services (SAS). 

Scholars at Risk Network Helps Professors and Researchers Find Refuge and Continue Their Work

With conflict and wars happening all around the world, Kent State University wants to help professors, scientists and researchers who are

‘Being an Ally Is ��һ�Թ��� Action’

Offered regularly on the Kent Campus, the university’s Safe Space Ally Training aims to equip students, faculty, staff and university community members with the tools for creating Safe Spaces and welcoming environments for LGBTQ+ students on campus. Diane Smith, reporter for the Record-Courier, took part in Kent State University’s Safe Space Ally Training, giving readers a first-person perspective on what the program involves.

Alumni Spotlight - Linell Olecki '06

Beating Stress by Meeting Dogs

Service dogs and their trainers were the stars of a de-stressing event at the University Library. 

IN A FLASH: The White Coats Have Arrived!

Kent State University's College of Nursing held two White Coat Ceremonies on the Kent Campus last week. 

Building a Stronger Democracy Through Civility

Each election season, we're all surrounded by more and more political content circulating online. David E. Silva, Ph.D., assistant professor, is studying online conversations and shedding light on how online civility plays a role in building a stronger democracy. 

SURE Program Ceremony Highlights the Best of the Best Undergraduate Research

Twenty-three students won first place in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience competition with a three-minute presentation and a slide.

Kent State Got S'more ‘College Guy’ on TikTok

Elie Haoui has made a name for himself through his viral TikToks, where he is known as the “College Guy.” Haoui is currently traveling to different universities in Ohio to film humorous videos with college students. Kent State University was one of his most recent stops. 

IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"

Couples who met at Kent State participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.

Kent State Marching Band Thrills at Homecoming

Watch the Kent State University Marching Golden Flashes perform a medley of Michael Jackson songs to wow the crowd at Homecoming this past weekend.

10 Years of Being Powered by Kent State Students

Based on ideas, design and experiential learning, IdeaBase is celebrating 10 years of being powered by Kent State University students with a showcase of student work from over the years in the gallery on the second floor of the DI Hub through Oct. 26.

‘Deep Down, I’m Just a Regular Guy’

Kent State alumnus Kyle Craven, aka "Bad Luck Brian," leads a happy - and lucky - life. 

This Giving Tuesday Season, Continue Our Most Generous Annual Tradition

When we come together, Golden Flashes create a legacy of brilliance that makes the world Forever Brighter.

At Kent State University, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the Kent State community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.

Long Legacy: Dressler Family Spans 75 Years at Kent State

Three generations of the Dressler family have worked for Kent State University spanning 75 years. 

IN A FLASH: Homecoming Heroes

Everyone was at Dix Stadium to cheer for our Golden Flashes at Kent State's Homecoming celebration last weekend.

She Travels Alone and Loves It

Mikala Lugen, a 2019 Kent State University alumna, is always on the move. Visiting music and vacation venues across the country and the world, she is always on the hunt for the next great adventure. What might be surprising is that Mikala is typically traveling alone – and she likes it that way.

Encouraging Girls to Keep Their Heads in the Clouds

Kent State University student group Women in Aviation served as hosts for Girls in Aviation Day at the Kent State Airport. The young participants had the chance to fly drones, try out a flight simulator and do a pre-flight check inside a real plane.

The CommUNITY Lab Is Home Base for This Golden Flash

Since Don’Marie Reid of Akron became a Golden Flash, she has experienced immense support from the Kent State community, but the CommUNITY Lab is her home away from home where she and many other students receive unconditional support. 

'SKYHACK is for Anyone and Everyone'

An aviation-themed hackathon brings together students from all disciplines and challenges them to develop solutions for real-world aerospace challenges. 

Committed to Empowering Women, Promoting Diversity in Workplace

The Women’s Network Leadership Institute has recognized Kent State University with the Dorothy O. Jackson Award. The award honors an area business or organization that has demonstrated excellence and leadership in its commitment to empowering women and promoting diversity in the workplace.

Wild (West) Sex Week

Kent State University's Sex Week begins today. Kent Interhall Council has been putting together a week of “Wild West” style events educating students about sex. 

‘This Experience Changed Me in More Ways Than I Could Have Imagined’

Kent State University graduate student Jordon Egbert said taking part in the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda has changed his entire perspective on life. 

Passion for Animals Drives Student’s Success during Internship

Honors College student Betty Sterling beams with a passion for animals, so she was ecstatic to

IN A FLASH: The Small Things of Fall

A photo submitted by a Kent State Today reader captures the small-scale beauty found on campus in fall. 

Kent State Goes Gold for Homecoming 2023

Kent State University celebrated its annual Homecoming on the Kent Campus this past weekend, with a resounding display of Golden Flashes spirit. This year's Homecoming was particularly special, as Kent State commemorated 50 years of excellence in global education with the theme "It's a Flash World."

Honors Student Receives Dr. Elizabeth Howard Memorial Honors Scholarship

Gabrielle (Gabby) Volz is a second year Kent State University Honors College student from Mansfield, Ohio, and a graduate of Lexington High School. She is the second recipient of the Dr. Elizabeth Howard scholarship, the recently established fund for Honors College students in memory of Elizabeth Howard, Ph.D., who was a prominent member of the Honors College community, as well as the Department of English.

Ready for a Major Exploration

With more than 370 majors to choose from at Kent State, it can be overwhelming for some students to choose their major and career path for them.  This October the Exploratory Advising Center is hosting its first-ever Exploration Month to help exploratory students find their interests and explore the different majors and opportunities Kent State offers.

Reimagining the Academy Conference Brings Together 3 Top Universities

A transformational conference on Kent State's Kent Campus brought together three of Ohio's top universities.

A Spooktacular Fashion Show

Gothic themes and haunted attire embellished the Cartwright Hall Auditorium for the Fabric Pantry’s Haus of Horrors Fashion Show. The stage was lined with candles, turning it into a spooktacular catwalk for Kent State’s fashion design students to show off their impressive designs themed around Halloween and the goth aesthetic.

As Enrollment of Vietnamese Students Grows, Some Feel Connection to May 4

Vietnamese student Tram Nguyen made a connection to Kent State when she saw a picture of student Jeffrey Miller after the May 4 shooting. Recently she visited the Prentice Parking Lot Memorial Marker dedicated to Miller.

What America’s First Ladies Can Teach Us ��һ�Թ��� Our Own Humanity

In her time with the National First Ladies Library and Museum, Michelle Gullion has become known as the international “point person” for information on presidential wives. Yet, in the nearly two decades that she’s been in her current role, Gullion said women’s history has really been regarded as an emerging field with plenty of research yet to be done.

From Fashion Week to Fashion Designer

My whole life I had aspired to become a fashion designer, but because of my weak drawing and sewing skills, I didn’t think I’d be able to do it. After receiving my associates in digital design and graphics from Columbus State Community College in 2018, I decided to take a chance and see if I could achieve this dream of mine.

Giving Tuesday Campaign Kicked off on Halloween

The College of Nursing is once again participating in the Kent State University Giving Tuesday Campaign which kicked off on Halloween.

Falling for Fall Foliage

Curious about the fall foliage on campus? Kent State Today spoke to Rebekkah Berryhill, university grounds manager, to find out more about the changing trees on campus. Below, Berryhill shares not only what types of trees we enjoy on the Kent Campus but also talks about the careful process her team, in partnership with University Facilities Management, follows in order to be good stewards of our beautiful landscape.