Student Life
IN A FLASH: A Rite of Passage
Presented by Kent State's E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados is a pre-commencement ceremony celebrating diversity and the accomplishments of graduating seniors.
From Classroom to Community: Kent State Graduates Drive Change Through LGBTQ+ Research
Two ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø graduates who recently earned their Master of Public Health degrees spent the past two years as researchers on the first-of-its-kind Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment.
A Full Circle Moment for One Golden Flash
Fall 2024 graduate Cecelia Kirk is thankful to Kent State for all the resources and connections she made during her three years in the Fashion School program.
IN A FLASH: Finals Week Stress Relief
Knocking on the Door of Housing Safety
Did you know that if you live off campus, you’re a commuter student? That’s right, whether you live an hour away from your campus or live across the street, you’re a commuter. ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø is vested in ensuring students have reliable housing resources and avoid unsafe living conditions off-campus. Numerous university and student organizations across campus make commuting and housing a top priority.
Museum and Student Group Partnership Stitches Together a Greener Future
A new partnership between the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Museum and the Fabric Pantry, a student-led organization dedicated to providing free fabric to Kent State students, offers students the resources they need while promoting environmentally responsible fashion practices.
Kent State Offered Smooth Road to Graduation for NDC Transfers
When Notre Dame College announced in March 2024 that it would be closing its doors for financial reasons, students like Reagan Davenport found the doors at Kent State to be wide open, and a welcoming and accessible transfer process followed.   
IN A FLASH: Enterprising Entrepreneurs
LaunchNET Kent State's Small Business Showcase events offer opportunities for student entrepreneurs to network, present their business concepts and sell their products.
Flash Focus: Jess Edmisten
Meet Jess Edmisten, a junior communication studies major with a minor in public relations from Medina, Ohio. When it came to deciding what to study, she felt it was a clear choice as the communication program offered immense flexibility. Just what she needed with her busy life.
Presidential Hero Turns 100!
It’s not every day that someone gets to celebrate the 100th birthday of their hero, but for ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø graduate student Mason St. Clair it happened. On Oct. 1, he was in Plains, Georgia, attending the 100th birthday bash of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and shared details of his experience with Kent State Today. Carter, a Democrat who served one term from 1977-1981, is the only American president to live to age 100.