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Late Kent State Professor’s Legacy Lives On Through Oral History By Students

The late Kirk Mangus was an art professor at Kent State University renowned for his ceramic art, sculpture, drawings, paintings and murals.

IN A FLASH: Where's Your Hard Hat?

A campus groundhog is constructing his winter home near the Crawford Hall construction site. 

Kent State Senior Has Kept a Secret: Her Age

Kent State University student Maya McDaniel began her collegiate journey at age 14. Now a 17-year-old senior, she is set to graduate with a degree in game design and a minor in computer science and also set to become one of the youngest students to receive a bachelor’s degree from the university.

Kent State Nursing Student Named ‘Big Sister of the Year’

Kent State College of Nursing student Ashlee Frymier has been selected as Big Sister of the Year by Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Summit, Medina and Stark Counties. 

Alumna Morgan Dawson’s Construction Pants Combine Comfort and Utility

Alumna Morgan Dawson created Dawson Workwear, a line of pants specifically for women in construction, to provide comfort and an appropriate fit for the female body.

IN A FLASH: A Gut Feeling

Nursing students learn anatomy inside and out at Kent State's East Liverpool Campus.

Balancing on the Beam at Kent State University

Kyndall Gilbert is a junior Honors College student studying biology and pre-medicine at Kent State.

Annual Rainbow Run Brings LGBTQ+ Community Together Despite Rain

“Best Rainbow Attire,” “Best Rainbow Pet” and best personal records were all tracked at this year’s 7th Annual Rainbow Run at Risman Plaza (and online) to raise money for the LGBTQ Emergency fund, a service that assists LGBTQ+ students in financial crises.

Leaf Peeping From New Heights

Why walk and look at all of the beautiful fall colors on campus when you could fly?

University Libraries Receives Donation of Only Known Portrait of Ohio-Born Poet

Kent State University Libraries on Monday accepted a donation of a portrait of Hart Crane, the only painting believed to exist of the 20th century American poet. 

Honors Student First to Receive Dr. Elizabeth Howard Memorial Honors Scholarship

Olivia Eader is a second-year Kent State University Honors College student from Belle

“Equal Justice – Under Law – For All”

In the yearly collaboration to celebrate Constitution Day, Kent State University Libraries and the Honors College co-hosted a Consti

IN A FLASH: Cool Cats on Campus

A beautiful, fall day on campus brings everyone outdoors. 

Faculty and staff receive Discounted Tickets for Football vs Akron!

Kent State University faculty and staff members can purchase discounted tickets to the Wagon Wheel football game against Akron on Oct. 22. Pre-ordering faculty/staff tickets can save employees 40% compared to purchasing tickets at the gate. This discount is good for all home football games and other select sports.

First Star Kent State Academy Provides Umbrella of Protection for Foster Care Alumni 

First Star Kent State Academy has created a resource, the Purple Umbrella Network, to offer support to students transitioning from foster care.

IN A FLASH: Paths of Gold

Fall leaves and bright sunshine are adding the gold to the "blue and gold" on our campuses.

Dredging the Cuyahoga Will Clean River Sediment of Petroleum, Improve Water Quality Along Hike and Bike Trail in Kent Park

Members of the Kent State University community who enjoy kayaking along the Cuyahoga River or taking a walk or jog along the adjacent Portage Hike and Bike Trail may have noticed the river dredging work near Fred Fuller Park in Kent. 

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2022 Alumni Awards

IN A FLASH: Here Come the (Global) Brides and Grooms

An exhibit at the Kent State University Museum showcases wedding fashions  from around the world. 

Bowman Breakfast Celebrates Town and Gown Connection Between Kent State and City

Officials from Kent State University and the greater Kent and Portage County community came together Wednesday morning for the annual Bowman Breakfast, an event that has been bringing university and town officials together since 1963. 

Two Full-time Faculty Join College of Nursing

The college welcomed two full-time faculty at the start of the fall 2022 semester.

Kent State College of Nursing Announces Second Jonas Scholar Award Recipient

Two-time alumna and current DNP student, Nicole K.

IN A FLASH: A Flash Is Born!

A "baby picture" of Flash, the Kent State mascot, shortly after he was hatched at Homecoming 1985.

Research Update: Studying neutron stars with gravitational waves

Neutron stars are some of the densest objects in the universe, and as such, the conditions at the cores of these extreme objects are impossible to reproduce on Earth. However, we can use data from the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) and the Virgo gravitational wave detector to gain insights into the physics of neutron stars.

IN A FLASH: Elvis Over The Rainbow

A familar Flash in blue and gold cheered on runners at the start of this year's Rainbow Run. 

Tahini! Offers a Taste of the Middle East to Diners at Rathskeller

Two Syrian immigrants who met by chance when one was taking an English as a Second Language class from the other, have joined forces to bring a taste of their homeland to Kent State University diners. 

Learning the Research Process While Improving Management of Childhood Asthma: Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Program Students Assist Dr. Jo Dowell

Last summer, four undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Honors students, Mia Murphy, Melina Connell, Taylor Monturo, and Mar

President Diacon Talks Athletics Spending, Homecoming and More During Second 'Talking With Todd'

Where on the Web? ScholarshipUniverse, the ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ of Scholarships

Students who are frustrated with the scholarship process are getting the help they need with ScholarshipUniverse. This installment of “Where on the Web?” features an easy and accessible scholarship finder for Kent State University students.

The Importance of Belonging

Kent State faculty and students discussed belonging and other issues at author Bettina Love's book signing on Thursday. 

‘Kent State Values the Arts’ Says New School of Theatre and Dance Director

Tony Hardin grew up loving the arts, pursuing a career in scenic, lighting and projection design. Learn more about Hardin, the new director for the School of Theatre and Dance, as he answers these five questions.

Kent State Biological Sciences Professor Helps Lead International Research Coordination Network to Study Insect Decline

Over half of the described species in the world are insects. Although many people think of insects as pests, they play vital roles and have a big impact on our invaluable ecosystems, as pollinators, helping break down wastes, and as an essential food source for many other organisms.

IN A FLASH: Message Of Love

Bettina Love, Ph.D., was the keynote speaker of Kent State University's 2022 Anti-Racism Conference. 

Kent State University Faculty, Juliann Dorff, Named The Ohio Art Educator of the Year

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Anti-Racism Conference Puts University Under Lens to Identify Racism and Improve Culture

Kent State University’s inaugural Anti-Racism Conference kicked off Oct. 6 with several hundred students, faculty and staff taking part.

Former Basketball Announcer Recalls ‘The Golden Dream’

Steve Sefner, local author and former Kent State sports announcer, appeared at the Kent State Bookstore on Oct. 1 to promote his 2022 book recounting the tale of the 2001-2002 Kent State men’s basketball season.