University Communications and Marketing

IN A FLASH: Night Flight
Kent State ROTC students had a special early morning pick up on campus for their weekend exercises.

Focusing on the Man Behind the Camera
Serving under four university presidents, Bob Christy is a witness to ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø history. His photos document the university's people, places and points in time. Get to know Christy as Kent State Today takes a closer look at the man behind the camera.

IN A FLASH: Inspiring (!) Images Around Campus
Dynamic graphics bearing messaging from the university's new campaign can be seen on buildings throughout campus.

IN A FLASH SPECIAL: ‘An Amazing Experience’
Kent State visitors viewed mountain gorillas in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park as guests of the Rwandan National Police, who provide security for the park and these endangered animals.
Now it's YOUR Turn for a Photo
Bob Christy, a well-known figure on campus for more than 23 years, received a graduate degree from Kent State on Thursday.

Pop-Up Photo Instruction in Curitiba, Brazil
A chance meeting on campus turned into a valuable learning experience for a group of photography students in Brazil.

Superior Storytelling! Kent State Earns 15 MarCom Awards
From a mascot superhero to creative clouds to student pilots flying to victory, ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø's storytelling skills received high marks from , an international competition that honors excellence in marketing and communications that also recognizes the creativity, hard work, and generosity of industry professionals.

Opinion: Being an Ally Is More Than Just Friendship
Eric Mansfield examines what it means to be an ally in the fight against racism. Mansfield is executive director of university media relations in Kent State's University Communications and Marketing department and an adjunct public relations instructor with the College of Communication and Information.

Kent State Professionals and Students Recognized at 2020 Akron ADDY Awards
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø brought home the gold after this year’s Akron ADDY Awards, with both professionals and students being recognized for their work. The ADDYs, put on by the Akron Chapter of the American Advertising Federation, celebrate the area’s best creative work in advertising.

Kent State Debuts New TV Commercial Produced Entirely In-House
An ecology student testing water in a river. A nursing student assisting a patient. A music student performing onstage. These are just three of the 30 ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø students featured in the new Kent State TV commercial that was developed and produced entirely in-house by Kent State staff members who are all Kent State graduates.