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Track and Field Alumnus Named Grand Prize Winner

�鶹���� graduate Quintin Cooks has been named the grand prize winner of the GO TEACH Dr Pepper Giveaway. 

IN A FLASH: Fashion in the Flats

From the runway to the highway, a fashion show in the Cleveland Flats spotlighted the �鶹���� School of Fashion and Porsche's new electric vehicle.

Brager Gives Keynote Speech at Veterans Day Commemoration

Students, faculty and veterans met at the Student Green for an early Veterans Day Commemoration on Friday, November 8.

Flash Focus: Andzelika Malkowski

IN A FLASH: A Ruck for Vets and Pets

The Ruck for Pets and Vets saw participants march with full backpacks from Downtown Kent and through the university campus to finish at Dix Stadium. Items in the backpacks, and proceeds from the event, will assist in matching veterans and first responders with companion animals. 

Student Spotlight: Marianna Young

Meet Marianna Young!

“I chose Kent State because I felt immediately at home here,” said Marianna. “As soon as I toured the school I knew this was the place for me and I truly wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. I also really fell in love with the musical theatre program. All of the faculty and staff made me feel so welcome!”

Program Trains Students to Combat Cyberthreats

As the rapid advancement of technology and global interconnectivity continues, cyber threats simultaneously evolve and become increasingly prevalent. It is evident that there is an ever-growing need for professionals equipped with the skills to recognize and address the technical, criminal and social aspects of cybercrime.  

Professor Gives Back By Supporting Students In Need

This Giving Tuesday season, Daniel E. Palmer, Ph.D., associate professor of philosophy at �鶹����, has pledged a matching gift for the Trumbull Campus Last Dollar Scholarship as a symbol of his appreciation for the people who work and study at Kent State Trumbull.

Lunch Break Spotlight: Library Gives Performing Arts Students Time to Shine

University Libraries’ Performing Arts Library at �鶹���� hosted its Open Mic Lunch on Nov. 1, where students and university community members came together to showcase their talents and connect through live music. 

Kent State’s Division of I.T. Celebrates Our Student Employees

Imagine this: You are logging on to access course materials, connecting with friends online, or submitting assignments.

College of Aeronautics and Engineering Honors Excellence at Awards Ceremony

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering at �鶹���� celebrated outstanding achievement and dedication at its annual award

IN A FLASH: Thank You for Your Service

�鶹���� honored all who have served with Veterans Day Commemoration ceremonies Friday on the Kent Campus’ Student Green.

Helping Students Navigate a Successful Kent State Experience

KSU Navigate, a new technology platform more than two years in the making, will fully launch on Nov. 18, giving �鶹���� students an easy and efficient way to schedule tutoring and academic advising putting them on track for success in their coursework.

Do You Post With a Purpose?

As excitement builds for the upcoming event hosted by your student group, you plaster posters on lamp posts and the sides of campus buildings to promote it. While Kent State supports events created by student organizations, there is a right way and a right place to hang posters on campus.

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’t know anyone who had this shared identity. Kent State's "I Am First Week" honors us and our struggles.

Kent State Tuscarawas Wins National Championship in Volleyball

Kent State Tuscarawas brought home the school's first national championship in volleyball with a win over Penn State Hazletown in the championship match. 

Honoring All Those Who Serve: Kent State Holds its Annual Veterans Day Commemoration

The �鶹���� community paid tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces at the annual Veterans Day Commemoration. The program, titled “Honoring All Those Who Serve,” included a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from Kent State’s Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC programs.

Kent State Closed Nov. 11 in Observance of Veterans Day

�鶹���� will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. No classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed.

Kent State Fashion Show Launches Porsche Macan

Kent State’s School of Fashion has long fostered deep industry connections, and on Nov. 7 those partnerships were on full display as the school hosted a fashion show in Cleveland’s Flats district to launch the new all-electric Porsche Macan.

The Power of Purpose: Zaya Campbell’s Journey to Serve Others

Balancing the responsibilities of being a young mother with the academic rigor of a nursing program, first-year Honors College student Zaya Campbell faces a schedule most students would find daunting. Yet her passion for nursing stems from deeply personal experiences that have shaped her goals and given her journey new meaning. It was her own experiences navigating healthcare as a young mother that fueled her desire to become a nurse, particularly one who can support young mothers and families going through similar challenges. “I want to make a difference,” Zaya explained, describing how she was motivated by the support—and at times, the lack of support—she encountered during her medical journey. 

TECH IN A FLASH: Contacting Fellow Group Members using KSU Mobile

Kent State goes above and beyond to help students prepare themselves for the professional world. That doesn’t just stop at providing resources like resume building and interview techniques in class: one of the most valuable resources is right in your pocket. 

Kent State Cybercriminology Program Addresses Need for Multidisciplinary Approach to Combating Cyberthreats

TECH IN A FLASH: Using Adobe AI to Unlock Image and Video Generation

IN A FLASH: Post-Election Paws

The University Library hosted a "Post-Election Exhale" event to help students destress with crafts, tips from Kent State's Counseling and Psychological Services and friendly, fuzzy therapy dogs. 

Kent State Student Witnesses Research Launch to International Space Station

Mackenzie Guy visited the Kennedy Space Center to watch as her research project blasted off toward the International Space Station, marking a milestone in her academic journey.

Kent State’s 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.

BEYOND THE BOOKS: Lexi Moses Merges Writing and Activism at Kent State

For Kent State Honors College senior Lexi Moses (they/them), storytelling isn’t just an academic pursuit—it’s a lifelong passion and a vehicle for advocacy. As the 2024-2025 recipient of the Dr. Elizabeth Howard Memorial Honors Scholarship, Lexi, a double major in English and Gender and Sexuality Studies, embodies the scholarship’s mission to financially support students with intellectual curiosity while also reflecting some of the academic and creative interests of Professor Howard. With a deep dedication to equity and inclusion, Lexi’s academic journey has been as inspiring as it is interdisciplinary, blending a love of literature with a drive for social change. 

Flash Focus: Allison Remick

Meet Allison Remick, a junior pre-veterinary zoology major with a minor in vocal music and a member of the Honors College from Grove City, Ohio. Her career dream is driven by her deep passion for animals and a desire to make life better for creatures that can't speak for themselves.

Building Support for Affordable Course Materials

�鶹���� understands the financial impact course materials have on students and is taking measures to reduce those costs to Golden Flashes. University Libraries hosted the 2024 Affordable Course Materials Summit, the fourth of its kind, aiming to promote the use of inexpensive course materials among faculty.  

IN A FLASH: Celebrating 60 Years of Graduate Studies

�鶹���� awarded its first three doctoral degrees in 1964 and recently celebrated that anniversary at the �鶹���� Hotel and Conference Center.

IN A FLASH: Kent State Votes!

Kent State students – many of them first-time voters, were proud to go to the polls on Tuesday. 

It’s 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.

Ohioans Vote Red on National Races

Ohio voters backed red in both major national races in casting their ballots in the 2024 general election. For the third time, voters supported Republican Donald Trump for president while also sending newcomer Bernie Moreno to the U.S. Senate.

Honoring All Those Who Serve: Kent State Holds Annual Veterans Day Observance

�鶹���� invites all to pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces and attend the university’s 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. 

From Public Health Graduate to Air Force Epidemiologist

Victoria Bylsma said it only took about two hours after a mentor suggested she look into a graduate degree in public health for her to know what she wanted to do with her career. Today, the �鶹���� Master of Public Health graduate helps to protect service members’ health and readiness as an injury epidemiologist at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton.