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A Year With a Flash: Kent State Journeys to Be Chronicled This Academic Year

Kent State Today will be following a group of six Golden Flashes for the 2024-25 academic year, chronicling their efforts and successes during the fall and spring semesters. The group of students are at various places in their �鶹���� academic careers and will share their experiences throughout the year as they take part in our distinctive programs, research and global experiences.

Flash Focus: Morgan Bedilion

Honors College Excited to Grow and Welcome the Class of 2028

Numbers in the Honors College are growing again this year, with 693 first-year students in this fall’s class of 2028, exceeding last year’s count of 593 first-year students.

IN A FLASH: See Your Photo Here!

"IN A FLASH" offers unique views of �鶹���� through the lenses of storytellers across campus. IN A FLASH invites anyone to share their Kent State-related photos at InAFlash@kent.edu.

Student Spotlight: Molly Wagner

Meet Molly Wagner!

“I chose Kent State for the culture and the history of activism," said Molly. "Both of those things are very important to me and are integral parts of art history, which at the end of the day, is just a reflection of reality.”

Kent State Celebrates ‘A Legacy of Leadership’ at This Year’s Homecoming

�鶹���� is set to burst with Golden Flash pride as the annual Homecoming celebration returns Sept. 28. 

Flash Focus: Lilly Kensicki

Uncovering the Depths of Decapoda: Meet Kent State’s Expert in Crustacean Evolution

Meet Carrie Schweitzer, Ph.D., a professor in the Depart

Wanted: Student Feedback on New Room Options

Students are invited to examine and evaluate a sample assembly of furniture in Kent State’s Tri-Towers rotunda so that their input can guide University Housing in selecting new furnishings for residence halls.

Indian Delegation Visiting Kent Campus to Experience University First-Hand

A group of college recruiters who have contributed to �鶹����’s high enrollment of international students from India are on campus this week to experience the university first-hand.

Elevating Business: Crawford Hall’s New Transformative Spaces

A 360-degree theatre-in-the-round classroom whose curved walls glow with projected images from the classroom computer paired with crystal-clear sounds. This is what it’s like to be immersed in the James R. Unger Global Forum, one of the many amazing new spaces in the brand-new Crawford Hall.

The King, The Queen and the Pop-Up Pantry

Members of Kent State’s 2024 Homecoming Court will be among the students working with Flashes Fighting Hunger and the Kent Health Department at a Pop-Up Pantry created to help community members in need. 

Kent State Leads Northern Ohio Universities Once More on Top Public Schools List in US News 2025 Best Colleges Rankings

U.S. News & World Report has once again confirmed �鶹����’s academic strengths with the university’s inclusion on several lists in the 2025 Best Colleges rankings. In the newly released rankings, Kent State continues to be recognized among the Top Public Schools in the nation.

From Student to Researcher: Bridging Knowledge with the Two-Eyed Seeing Method

Rae Baba, a senior Environmental Studies major and Environment, Peace and Justice minor, is at the forefront of an innovative research pr

Exploring Nutrient Dynamics in Wetlands: A Summer Research Journey

Junior Environmental and Conservation Biology undergraduate student Nora Haddon is making important contributions to understanding the de

IN A FLASH: On With the Show!

It's "showtime" in the �鶹���� School of Theater and Dance as the halls and studios are alive with activity as students get into the routine of Fall Semester. 

Wick Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Large Gathering of Poets

Maggie Anderson, the founding director of �鶹����’s Wick Poetry Center, was the first to offer words of verse to begin the three-day celebration of the center’s 40th anniversary.

Kent State Student Explores Sustainable Practices in Ohio’s Growing Cannabis Industry

Pamela Brigger, a senior majoring in

Historian's New Book Gives 360-Degree View of May 4 Tragedy

Brian VanDeMark, a historian with the United States Naval Academy, has written a new book “Kent State: An American Tragedy.” He will participate in a panel discussion at Kent State on Sept. 27.

President Diacon to Tout Success of ‘Kent State Works’ Initiative at Annual Bowman Breakfast

�鶹���� President Todd Diacon will discuss a topic near and dear to his heart – Kent State Works – at this year's Bowman Breakfast. The initiative launched in 2023 and highlights recent graduates and programs preparing students for success wherever they go across Ohio.

Flash Focus: Cheer Co-Captains

Once a Golden Flash ...

The Class of 2028 is both strong in size and in academic success, boasting an outstanding 3.61 GPA. It's the largest incoming class to the Kent Campus since 2019 and the eighth-largest incoming class in the university's 114-year history. 

Kent State Board of Trustees Welcomes Class of 2028, Congratulates University for Strong Enrollment

The �鶹���� Board of Trustees welcomed the Class of 2028 during its regular quarterly meeting held Sept. 18 in Crawford Hall and congratulated the university administration for this year’s strong enrollment.

LaunchNET Supports: Destination Dream

"LaunchNET was always there to assist with my business goals while navigating the ups and downs of being a college student." - Jada Hobson, Founder of Destination Dream

Pledges, Pastries and the President

The Flashes Vote Festival on Risman Plaza celebrated National Voter Registration Day, National Beignet Day and what Todd Diacon, president of �鶹���� called "our civic duty." 

IN A FLASH: ‘Have You Met Kent State's President?’

�鶹���� President Todd Diacon was an important part of this year's Flashes Vote Festival as he engaged students, distributed free Kent State Votes t-shirts and helped them get information about voting in the coming elections. 

Alumna Serving Lattes and Lineups

The scent of freshly brewed coffee fills the air while voices from the NFL Network play on the televisions in the background. Sports memorabilia and artwork cover every wall. This is State Champs Coffee, downtown Kent’s new alumna-founded sports coffee shop and streetwear brand.

Creating Change Through Better Communication Skills

Kent State Today shares an interview with R. Neil Cooper, Ph.D., director of the School of Peace and Conflict Studies, who recently joined “Sound of Ideas” host Jenny Hamel to discuss the School of Peace and Conflict Studies and how this program can change students’ experiences both on and off campus during such a politically contentious time.

IN A FLASH: Look, Up in the Sky!

�鶹����'s Aeronautics and Engineering Expo offered exciting and educational exhibits and activities for aviation fans of all ages. 

Students Experience Medical World Up Close at Medcamp Program

When the Corgis Took the Field

A Kent State staffer and her dog helped add excitement to the Golden Flashes football home opener with a fuzzy, fantastic halftime show. 

New Museum Director Is in the Pink

One of the first things you learn about Sarah Spinner Liska, the new director of the �鶹���� Museum, is her love of pink.

Spotted Lanternfly Spotted for the First Time at �鶹����

A spotted lanternfly, an invasive species notorious for damaging crops and trees, has been sighted for the first time at Kent State Unive

IN A FLASH: Back to Classes

It has only been a few weeks since the start of classes, but the buzz and hustle of fall semester is in full effect. 

Phishing for Knowledge: Kent State's Email Experiment is Testing You

Have you ever gotten an email or received a text that looked a little off? Maybe a few words are misspelled, the grammar is incorrect, even if it appears to be from someone you know. Chances are it could be a phishing email. Here's what to do.

Flash Focus: Lilly Kensicki