Nationally Distinctive

Honoring Contributors and Students in Crawford Hall’s Success
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø 10 years ago, Kent State’s business college was told it would need a certain amount of philanthropic support before a new building project could be entertained. At the time, it seemed an incredibly daunting task, until Ambassador Edward F. Crawford and his family stepped in to complete the college’s capital campaign with the largest single gift in ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø history.

IN A FLASH: All ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Fall
The Fall Fest, presented by the Flashes Activities Board (FAB) was a spectacular celebration of the season with fun activities including crafts, marshmallow toasting carriage rides and the Haymaker Farmers' Market.

Nature's Fireworks Captured Over Kent State
Increased activity in the sun's solar winds and the earth's magnetic field has produced appearances by the northern lights in regions where they are not typically visible - like the skies above the Kent Campus. A Kent State photographer captured spectacular images of the display.

Kent State Secures Top Five Finish in ARC Air Derby
Three female pilots from ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø College of Aeronautics and Engineering’s professional pilot program secured a in the 2024 , showcasing their aviation skills across Ohio's skies.

Kent State Students and Faculty Take Part in Innovation Day
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø students and faculty took part in the second annual Innovation Day on Oct. 11, with one Kent State student bringing home honors.

‘Research Is Everywhere,’ Acclaimed Hollywood Costume Designer Finds Inspiration in Every Corner of Life
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø students had the chance to learn from an award-winning Hollywood costume designer when Isis Mussenden visited the Kent Campus recently for two days.

Teachers from Across the Globe at Kent State Through Fulbright Program
A group of 21 secondary school teachers from 20 different countries is spending six weeks at ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø as part of a Fulbright professional development program for foreign educators.

Hands-on Learning, Real-World Success
Unsure of what he wanted to do in life when he first came to ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø, it was the hands-on learning experiences he had in his degree program that led Dexter Shreve to becoming a business owner.

IN A FLASH: Kent State in The Library of Congress
Bob Christy, senior photography coordinator for University Communications and Marketing captured these images inside the Library of Congress, where John Filo's iconic photo from May 4, 1970 was part of an exhibition there.

Kent State Continues Robust and Varied University Research to Maintain R1 Status
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇøâ€™s Division of Research and Economic Development recently hosted its quarterly Town Hall and offered a bright prediction for the future of the university’s R1 status as a top research university.