Convocation 2025

  Arriving from different parts of campus, the more than 4,000 members of Kent State University’s Class of 2029 filled the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center for the university’s 2025 Convocation.  Convocation serves as the official welcome from the Kent State community to the new students as part of KSU Kickoff – a full week of activities that begins with move-in days and orientation activities and continues with Convocation. The newest Golden Flashes also participated in the annual class photo, where students form a giant “K.” This is followed by Flashes First ...

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University policy regarding Kent State University’s compliance with Senate Bill 1 of the 136th General Assembly of the State of Ohio

(A)           Policy statement. In accordance with the law commonly referred to as “Senate Bill 1” as passed by the 136th Ohio General Assembly, and as signed by Governor Michael DeWine, and as further codified in section 3345.0217 of the Revised Code, Kent state university adopts this policy.

Policy Effective Date:
Aug 21, 2025

Thomas Schroth Visiting Guest Series logo

KENT, Ohio — Kent State University’s College of the Arts and College of Architecture and Environmental Design proudly continue the esteemed Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series, a dynamic platform launched in 2001 to bring celebrated artists and designers to the Kent State campus and Northeast Ohio community.Named in honor of regional architect Thomas Schroth, whose global perspective framed creativity as a “window onto human experience,” the series has featured acclaimed guests including Tony Award winner Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy-winning Emerson String Quartet, minimalist ...

Kent State Irish Dance Club

The Kent State Irish Dance Club is open to beginner and advanced Irish step dancers.
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