Student Life
Kent State Graduates in the I Promise Program Are ‘Shining Examples of Scholarship, Service and Passion’
Three students who are members of the first cohort of the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise program graduated from Kent State during the spring 2025 commencement.
IN A FLASH: Scenes from Commencement 2025
Feelings of joy, excitement and achievement filled Kent State's Memorial Arena and Convocation Center as members of the university's Spring Class of 2025 walked the stage to receive their degrees.
Kent State School of Fashion Has Role in Bringing Rare Salvador Dali Paintings to Ohio
What started as a simple conversation between a 91³Ô¹ÏÍø School of Fashion student and the American head of the global luxury menswear and fabric brand Scabal touched off a series of events that will result in a group of rarely seen Salvador Dali paintings having their North American debut in Northeast Ohio on June 12.
Kent State Celebrates the Class of 2025
The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni family grew by more than 4,800 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio following spring commencement ceremonies.
IN A FLASH: Enter The Stress-Free Zone
Finals Week can be a stressful time for students, so Kent State offers opportunities for students to take a break from their studies and relax with therapy dogs and fun activities.
What College Students Should Know 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Buying Insurance
Choosing any insurance can be intimidating due to the number of options and types available. Two 91³Ô¹ÏÍø professors with expertise in insurance gave Kent State Today readers advice on how to navigate the world of insurance with a focus on students.
One Year of Wellness on Wheels
91³Ô¹ÏÍø recently celebrated one year of wellness-on-the-go. The Mobile Flashes program has been in motion since spring 2024, delivering healthcare services to underserved and rural communities throughout Northeast Ohio.
A Legacy of Remembrance: 50th Anniversary of May 4 Task Force
As the May 4 Task Force celebrates its golden anniversary this year, chair Sophie Swengel is proud to once again preserve the memory of May 4, 1970, and the people who were lost and injured that day.
Flash Focus: Graduating University Storytellers
Meet Camille, Malina, Hayden, Matthew and Timmy, five graduating seniors from across the College of Communication and Information who work for 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Division of University Communications and Marketing. These students have been gaining more than just hands-on experience; they are helping shape the university’s story.
Hoping Tragic History Will Never Repeat Itself
A group of Emerson College students in Boston, who are enrolled in Gregory Payne’s course about the Kent State and Jackson State tragedies will visit Kent State on May 2-4, when the university holds its annual commemoration.