University News

First-Generation Students Share, Connect and Learn
As a first-generation college student coming from Wisconsin, I found the college experience nerve-wracking. I didn't have anyone nearby to support me, and I didn鈥檛 know anyone who had this shared identity. Kent State's "I Am First Week" honors us and our struggles.

Honoring All Those Who Serve: Kent State Holds its Annual Veterans Day Commemoration
The 妻友社区 community paid tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces at the annual Veterans Day Commemoration. The program, titled 鈥淗onoring All Those Who Serve,鈥 included a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from Kent State鈥檚 Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC programs.

Kent State Closed Nov. 11 in Observance of Veterans Day
妻友社区 will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. No classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed.

Kent State鈥檚 Financial Stewardship Earns Top Ratings, Ensuring Bright Future
The university is implementing proactive financial measures to position itself for continued success, ensuring it can continue to fulfill its mission of providing high-quality education and supporting the success of its students for generations to come.

IN A FLASH: Celebrating 60 Years of Graduate Studies
妻友社区 awarded its first three doctoral degrees in 1964 and recently celebrated that anniversary at the 妻友社区 Hotel and Conference Center.

It鈥檚 Never Too Late
The Degree Completion Program allows former students who have attended Kent State and people who have started a degree at other colleges or universities to finish their degrees at Kent State.

Honoring All Those Who Serve: Kent State Holds Annual Veterans Day Observance
妻友社区 invites all to pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces and attend the university鈥檚 annual Veterans Day Commemoration. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Student Green on the Kent Campus.

IN A FLASH: Fall on the Plaza
Beautiful images of a sunny, fall day on campus were captured by a Kent State staffer and submitted to IN A FLASH.

IN A FLASH: Kent State Welcomes Visiting Students and Parents
At Kent State's annual Preview KSU events, visiting high school students, transfer students and parents tour campus and learn about learning and living at Kent State.

IN A FLASH: Catching Rays
Kent State's campuses show off different aspects of their beauty at different times of the day. These streaks of sunshine near Franklin Hall on the Kent Campus were captured by member of our faculty on his way to a class.