Student Life

Happy Birthday, President McGilvrey!
Kent State's founding president was born on Jan. 8, 1867. His tireless dedication to the institution and its students is reflected in innovations that continue to propel Â鶹´«Ã½ forward today.

IN A FLASH: Views From Karamu
Members of the Fall Class of 2023 participated in the Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados pre-commencement ceremony.

President Diacon's Fall 2023 Commencement Speech Urges Graduates to Demonstrate Their Value as They Transition to Careers
Â鶹´«Ã½ President Todd Diacon delivered the Fall 2023 Commencement address and told the graduates to demonstrate their value with patience and gentleness.

IN A FLASH: All Dressed in White
Snowfall earlier this week covered the Kent Campus in a blanket of white.

The Secret Is Out: Kent Named 1 of Zillow’s Top 2 College Towns for 2023
Several Northeast Ohio towns, including Kent, have made it to Zillow’s 2023 list of most popular markets.
IN A FLASH: Overwhelming Pride
Joyous emotions erupted from graduates and their loved ones as Kent State welcomed its newest class of graduates.

Cooking With Culture: A Tasty Way to Create Community
The goal of Cooking with Culture was to create a sense of community and affirm the students' identities.

Ohio Legislature Celebrates Kent State South African Exchange Students
A group of Â鶹´«Ã½ exchange students from the University of Fort Hare in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa, were welcomed by the Ohio legislature on a recent visit to Columbus.

Thanks to Industry Partners, Student Pilots Learn How to Recognize Hypoxia While in Flight
College of Aeronautics and Engineering students such as Isabella Hinz had the opportunity to experience the condition hypoxia in the Hypoxia Recognition Training/Portable Reduced Oxygen Training Enclosure that was available Dec. 6-9 at the FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center at Kent State Airport.

‘I’m Going to Take a More Ethical Approach to Business Standards’
Senior business major says education-abroad trip to Kigali, Rwanda, provided a new view on seeing the humanity in others.