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Crawford Hall grand opening celebration

About 10 years ago, Kent State’s business college was told it would need a certain amount of philanthropic support before a new building project could be entertained. At the time, it seemed an incredibly daunting task, until Ambassador Edward F. Crawford and his family stepped in to complete the college’s capital campaign with the largest single gift in Â鶹´«Ã½ history. 

Kent State Today
Fall Fest 2024

The Fall Fest, presented by the Flashes Activities Board (FAB) was a spectacular celebration of the season with fun activities including crafts, marshmallow toasting carriage rides and the Haymaker Farmers' Market. 

Get to know Kent State admissions video student features banner

The new "Get to Know Kent State" video from Â鶹´«Ã½ Admissions features 14 students from across the university inviting curious potential Golden Flashes to take a virtual look into the campus. Not only do these Kent State narrators spotlight the university’s global opportunities and local highlights, but they also had a great time doing it.

Kent State Today
Flash Focus Alison Bredek

Meet Alison Bredek, a junior environmental studies major with a minor in park management from North Ridgeville, Ohio, and the treasurer of the Future Environmental Professionals Club with the big dream of becoming a park ranger for the National Park Service.

Pumpkin in the Herrick Conservatory

There's a massive pumpkin inviting visitors to guess its weight inside the Herrick Conservatory. It's an annual tradition presented by student volunteers studying in the Department of Biological Sciences.

College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Madeline Goussious, Alyssa Sheehan, and Lucy Altwiesin standing by thier plane in front of the Kent State Airport hangar

Three female pilots from Â鶹´«Ã½ College of Aeronautics and Engineering’s professional pilot program secured a in the 2024 , showcasing their aviation skills across Ohio's skies.

Kent State Students at Innovation Day event

Â鶹´«Ã½ students and faculty took part in the second annual Innovation Day on Oct. 11, with one Kent State student bringing home honors.

Hollywood Costume Designer Isis Mussenden meets with students from the School of Fashion.

Â鶹´«Ã½ students had the chance to learn from an award-winning Hollywood costume designer when Isis Mussenden visited the Kent Campus recently for two days.

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Meet Ryanne Bunting, a Kent State sophomore double majoring in international studies and anthropology from Fairfield, Ohio, combining human rights, culture, global interactions and history into a formidable career path.

October is Mental Health Awareness Month at Â鶹´«Ã½

Kent State chose October as Mental Health Awareness Month because the need for mental health support peaks during the month.