Student Life
āKent Skatesā Glides Its Way Into Downtown Kent
The Kent and Ā鶹“«Ć½ communities can head downtown to go ice skating starting Nov. 20, courtesy of Kent Skates presented by AMETEK. This special attraction has been created through a partnership between the city of Kent, the Ā鶹“«Ć½ Hotel and Conference Center, the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Kent and Kent State.
Public Relations Student Group Earns Seven National Honors
Kent Stateās Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Chapter earned seven national awards for the work done throughout the 2020-2021 academic year, including for first time in Chapter history, two Teahan Awards, the highest Chapter honors.
Town Hall Examines Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality
A recent town hall provided Ā鶹“«Ć½'s students, staff and faculty the opportunity to discuss Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality -- topics which have frequently debated across the country.
Kent State Trumbullās Care Closet Opens Allowing Students Easy Access to Various Necessities
Students at Kent State Trumbull who are in need of food, personal items and clothing will now have more support from the university following Trumbullās Care Closet official opening on Oct. 18. Trumbullās Care Closet was created by the 2020-2021 Undergraduate Student Government (USG) and is set up as a fund that faculty, staff and the community can donate to. Itās goal is to provide necessities for students who canāt afford them.
āI AM FIRSTā Week of Celebration Recognizes First-Generation Students
National First-Generation College Celebration is on Nov. 8, and Kent State is hosting a weeklong celebration filled with campus-wide activities and learning opportunities to recognize students who will be the first in their family to graduate with a four-year degree.
First-Generation Student Shoots for the Stars With Mechatronics at Kent State
For senior mechatronics engineering major Delonte Goodman, the road to higher education was not the easiest. But as a high school student who caught the eye of NASA and can understand electrical and mechanical processes in everyday ATM transactions, he has bravely paved his way as a successful first-generation college student at Ā鶹“«Ć½.
In Moment of Crisis, Kent State Freshman Shows True Meaning of Flashes Taking Care of Flashes
Julia Hallgren didnāt know the student in front of her. She didnāt need to. āThe student closed the door after they said they felt suicidal, (so) I knew I had to do something,ā Hallgren said.
Honors College Continues Creating Student and Alumni Connections
For its fourth consecutive year, the Ā鶹“«Ć½ Honors College is hosting āCareer Conversations,ā a series of alumni speaking events which take place throughout the fall semester.
Volunteers Needed for Flashes Take Care of Flashes Fall 2021 Call Campaign
Last year Kent State faculty and staff surprised first-year students with check-in phone calls for The Flashes Take Care of Flashes call campaign. The outcome was a huge success and has driven the university to host another campaign this fall. It is scheduled to run from Nov. 2-12, but the university needs many faculty and staff volunteers to make it possible to call 4,000 students. Volunteers are encouraged to register by Wednesday, Oct. 27.
Free Ice Skating coming to Downtown Kent
Kent Skates will be a new, outdoor ice skating rink that will be free and open to the public. It will be open from Nov. 20 through Feb. 28. Use of the rink will be free, along with free skate rental.