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2022 Giving Tuesday results graphic

This November, members of the Â鶹´«Ã½ community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, Kent State’s Giving Tuesday raised $3.6 million, marking the sixth year it has brought in more than $1 million to support scholarships and programs across Kent State’s eight-campus system.

Kent State Today
Katie Wuerstle Stars for Kent State Field Hockey

Ever visit a restaurant or a coffee shop whose environment just simply made you feel... home?! Well, that's exactly how Field Hockey Player Katie Wuerstle felt during her first visit to Kent State. 

audrey at a vendor event

Entrepreneurship major Audrey Ernst's love of baking and a microgrant have helped her baking business take shape. 

Kent State quarterback Julian Edelman gets ready to throw a pass during a game against Kentucky.

Tough. Competitive. Relentless. Determined to play in the NFL. That’s Julian Edelman, the former New England Patriots receiver and Â鶹´«Ã½ graduate, who is featured in the latest episode of “A Football Life.â€

What's the Big Idea?

Kent State President Todd Diacon rides to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering to learn more about research involving birds and aircraft.

A wintry Kent State Gate with snow in the sun

Looking for something to fill your time between studying for finals and packing to go home for the holidays? Here are a few events you can enjoy while you’re still on campus and one you can look forward to when you get back.

Rwandan student Alliah Cynthia Teta serves up a traditional stewed chicken dish.

The entry of Team Rwanda and Team Nigeria into the annual cooking contest reflects Kent State’s growing relations in sub-Saharan Africa, resulting in new groups of international students on campus. The Rwandan students are part of a group of 12 undergraduates sponsored by the Rwandan government who arrived at Kent State for the fall semester to pursue degrees.

Linebacker CJ Harris Leads the Golden Flashes Defense

When CJ Harris' health took a sharp turn, the junior from Macon, Georgia, committed to fulfilling his dream of playing college football despite the obstacles.

Junior Luca Ralph Looks to Push the Ball Downfield

Luca Ralph, a junior midfielder from Maple Grove, Minnesota, talks about her journey from dancing shoes to soccer cleats.

The Kent community enjoying the 2021 Kent Skates

Residents of Kent are ready to ring in the holiday season with the return of the Kent Skates ice rink this November.