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Exploring Nutrient Dynamics in Wetlands: A Summer Research Journey

Junior Environmental and Conservation Biology undergraduate student Nora Haddon is making important contributions to understanding the de

IN A FLASH: On With the Show!

It's "showtime" in the Kent State University School of Theater and Dance as the halls and studios are alive with activity as students get into the routine of Fall Semester. 

Wick Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Large Gathering of Poets

Maggie Anderson, the founding director of Kent State University’s Wick Poetry Center, was the first to offer words of verse to begin the three-day celebration of the center’s 40th anniversary.

Kent State Student Explores Sustainable Practices in Ohio’s Growing Cannabis Industry

Pamela Brigger, a senior majoring in Environmental Studies

Historian's New Book Gives 360-Degree View of May 4 Tragedy

Brian VanDeMark, a historian with the United States Naval Academy, has written a new book “Kent State: An American Tragedy.” He will participate in a panel discussion at Kent State on Sept. 27.

President Diacon to Tout Success of ‘Kent State Works’ Initiative at Annual Bowman Breakfast

Kent State University President Todd Diacon will discuss a topic near and dear to his heart – Kent State Works – at this year's Bowman Breakfast. The initiative launched in 2023 and highlights recent graduates and programs preparing students for success wherever they go across Ohio.

Flash Focus: Cheer Co-Captains

Once a Golden Flash ...

The Class of 2028 is both strong in size and in academic success, boasting an outstanding 3.61 GPA. It's the largest incoming class to the Kent Campus since 2019 and the eighth-largest incoming class in the university's 114-year history. 

Kent State Board of Trustees Welcomes Class of 2028, Congratulates University for Strong Enrollment

The Kent State University Board of Trustees welcomed the Class of 2028 during its regular quarterly meeting held Sept. 18 in Crawford Hall and congratulated the university administration for this year’s strong enrollment.

LaunchNET Supports: Destination Dream

"LaunchNET was always there to assist with my business goals while navigating the ups and downs of being a college student." - Jada Hobson, Founder of Destination Dream

Pledges, Pastries and the President

The Flashes Vote Festival on Risman Plaza celebrated National Voter Registration Day, National Beignet Day and what Todd Diacon, president of Kent State University called "our civic duty." 

IN A FLASH: ‘Have You Met Kent State's President?’

Kent State University President Todd Diacon was an important part of this year's Flashes Vote Festival as he engaged students, distributed free Kent State Votes t-shirts and helped them get information about voting in the coming elections. 

Alumna Serving Lattes and Lineups

The scent of freshly brewed coffee fills the air while voices from the NFL Network play on the televisions in the background. Sports memorabilia and artwork cover every wall. This is State Champs Coffee, downtown Kent’s new alumna-founded sports coffee shop and streetwear brand.

Creating Change Through Better Communication Skills

Kent State Today shares an interview with R. Neil Cooper, Ph.D., director of the School of Peace and Conflict Studies, who recently joined “Sound of Ideas” host Jenny Hamel to discuss the School of Peace and Conflict Studies and how this program can change students’ experiences both on and off campus during such a politically contentious time.

IN A FLASH: Look, Up in the Sky!

Kent State University's Aeronautics and Engineering Expo offered exciting and educational exhibits and activities for aviation fans of all ages. 

Students Experience Medical World Up Close at Medcamp Program

When the Corgis Took the Field

A Kent State staffer and her dog helped add excitement to the Golden Flashes football home opener with a fuzzy, fantastic halftime show. 

New Museum Director Is in the Pink

One of the first things you learn about Sarah Spinner Liska, the new director of the Kent State University Museum, is her love of pink.

Spotted Lanternfly Spotted for the First Time at Kent State University

A spotted lanternfly, an invasive species notorious for damaging crops and trees, has been sighted for the first time at Kent State Unive

IN A FLASH: Back to Classes

It has only been a few weeks since the start of classes, but the buzz and hustle of fall semester is in full effect. 

Phishing for Knowledge: Kent State's Email Experiment is Testing You

Have you ever gotten an email or received a text that looked a little off? Maybe a few words are misspelled, the grammar is incorrect, even if it appears to be from someone you know. Chances are it could be a phishing email. Here's what to do.

Flash Focus: Lilly Kensicki

Lifetime Achievements

Until their recent retirements, Candace Perkins Bowen and John Bowen, along with Mark Goodman, were the heart and soul of the Center for

Student Creates Moving Memorial to 9/11

A Kent State University student honored the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a display of 2,977 American flags on the campus student green this week.

Kent State Students Experience Medical World Up Close at NEOMED’s MEDCAMP Program

Each summer, the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) hosts MEDCAMP, a transformative

How to Stop a Zombie Attack ... With a Marshmallow

The annual "Zombie Apocalypse" event, presented by Kent State Navigators early in the fall semester, offers a fun activity for students.

United Greek Council Registers Voters on Campus

United Greek Council held a voter registration event in Risman Plaza this week. Members of Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. in Cleveland collaborated with the students.

IN A FLASH: 2,977 Flags for 9/11

Remembering the world-changing events of 9/11, 23 years later, a display of flags was placed on the Kent Campus, near the University Library. 

Grab a Beignet and Free T-Shirt at Sept. 17 Flashes Vote Fest

The Flashes Vote Festival on Sept. 17 on Risman Plaza is presented by Kent State Undergraduate Student Government as a fun way to engage student voters, share voting information, get Flashes registered to vote.

POV: The Importance of Integrating AI Ethics Into the College Curriculum

Professor Michele E. Ewing looks at the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on public relations as educators must integrate AI ethics into their curriculum to prepare future professionals for the challenges of this increasingly tech-driven industry.

Alumna Views Foster Care Advocacy Through an Olympic Lens

Alumna Keri Richmond knew after her first semester that she wanted to do more for communities, especially foster children. In a recent op-ed in The Columbus Dispatch, Richmond connected her experience in foster care to Simone Biles in light of her Olympic comeback.

Students in the Wild: Cooper Flora at Howmet Aerospace

Cooper Flora, an aerospace engineering major at Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE), spent his summer 2024 internship at Howmet Aerospace, gaining valuable experience in the quality department of their truck wheel manufacturing division.

‘Right Place, Right Time’ to Save a Life

IN A FLASH: "Rock-y" Mountain Art

"The Rock" on the Kent Campus has worn many messages and many, many coats of paint. This week it displayed something unique. 

Kent State Alumnus Leads Crucial Research on East Palestine Train Derailment

Myron Lard grew up just 40 miles from the East Palestine derailment site. He returned to help the community understand the impact.

The Accountant Shortage in the United States: Everything You Need to Know