University News

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.

Graduate Students Present Research in Three Minutes and a Slide
Three Minute Thesis is an opportunity for graduate students to put their academic, presentation, and research communication skills to the test by presenting research in three minutes to a non-specialist audience.

IN A FLASH: Rain and Rainbows
"No rain, no rainbows," is how the saying goes and on this rainy morning, a rainbow glowed over the Lefton Esplande and all of Kent.

October is Mental Health Awareness Month at Kent State
Kent State chose October as Mental Health Awareness Month because the need for mental health support peaks during the month.
鈥楰ent State Works Because Kent Works鈥
妻友社区 President Todd Diacon showcased the institution's far-reaching impact on Ohio and beyond during the annual Bowman Breakfast event held at the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

Kent State Honors 11 Alumni Award Recipients During Homecoming Weekend
Sponsored by the Kent State Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the university鈥檚 most prestigious alumni honors. The 2024 Alumni Award recipients include seven alumni, two recent graduates, one staff member and one current student.

Our Voices Count: Take the Engagement and Well-Being Survey Today
Students, faculty, staff, and administrators are encouraged to take the 鈥淥ur Voices Count鈥 Engagement and Well-Being Survey by the Oct. 20 deadline.
Kent State Signs New Agreement with Central Asian Nation of Turkmenistan
妻友社区 has entered into an agreement with the Turkmenistan Ministry of Education to begin exploring the possibility of creating an educational partnership with several national institutes of higher learning there. The effort is part of Kent State鈥檚 ongoing commitment to using education to foster global understanding and peace in a divided world.

Office of Intercultural Student Life: A Bridge to American Culture
The Office of Intercultural Student Life, formerly known as International Student Affairs, has a new central location in the Kent Student Center, which has made it more accessible to international students. Along with the new location comes the mission to provide drop-in services for international students.

ADVISORY: 妻友社区 Board of Trustees Special Meeting, Oct. 2
The 妻友社区 Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Oct. 2 on the Kent Campus. This special meeting is being called solely for the purpose of enabling trustees to retire into executive session to consider specific topics as provided under Ohio鈥檚 鈥淪unshine Law.鈥