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Kent State Celebrates Artists and Designers with Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series

Named in honor of regional architect Thomas Schroth, whose global perspective framed creativity as a “window onto human experience,” the series has featured acclaimed guests including Tony Award winner Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy-winning Emerson String Quartet, minimalist icon Richard Tuttle, and fashion visionaries Ruben and Isabel Toledo.

Convocation Officially Welcomes Kent State's Class of 2029

A high-energy rally welcomed Kent State's Class of 2029 to the beginning of fall semester, as KSU Kickoff week continued. 

Kent State Celebrates Artists and Designers with Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series

�鶹����’s College of the Arts and College of Architecture and Environmental Design proudly continue the esteemed Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series, a dynamic platform launched in 2001 to bring celebrated artists and designers to the Kent State campus and Northeast Ohio community. Free and open to the public, this year’s lineup exemplifies the series’ ongoing mission to enrich cultural dialogue and inspire creative futures. The 2025-2026 featured guests are Jane Chu, Paul Tazewell, Bobby Sanabria, Krzysztof Wodiczko and Adam Furman.

It’s the Best Week of the Year!

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IN A FLASH: Late Night at The Library

Each year as part of KSU Kickoff, Kent State's University Library invites incoming students to get to know the library with games, giveaways and free pizza at Late Night at The Library. 

Kent State Alumni Tell a Tale of Success for TRIO Student Support Services

�鶹���� is celebrating another five years of federal funding for its TRIO Student Support Services program that helps propel first-generation college students, students from limited-income backgrounds and students with disabilities to academic success.

Movin’ on Up: Students Begin Arriving at Kent State for the 2025 Fall Semester

Filled-to-the-brim plastic totes, computers, desk lamps, excited students and harried parents – it’s the first day of move-in for �鶹����’s 2025 Fall Semester. The annual arrival of students to their residence halls began on Wednesday, Aug. 13, on the Kent Campus.

A 56-Year Legacy of Summer Stagecraft: The History of Kent State’s Porthouse Theatre

Over the decades, Kent State’s Porthouse Theatre on the grounds of Blossom Music Center has produced more than 3,000 performances, entertaining nearly 400,000 patrons.

‘Think �鶹���� the Plight of Others Even As You Encounter Your Own Difficulties’

�鶹���� President Todd Diacon offered graduates an unconventional yet powerful message during the August 2025 commencement ceremony, weaving together personal experiences, a global perspective and practical wisdom in an address focused on resilience, empathy and maintaining a healthy perspective throughout life.

Nursing Student Finds Purpose and Perspective in Italy

Emilia Colosimo, a �鶹���� at Trumbull nursing student from Newton Falls, spent two and a half life-changing months in Florence, Italy, this summer, thanks to the university’s education abroad program.

IN A FLASH: A Transformational Summer Camp

A summer camp at Kent State's College of Architecture and Design inspires high school students to explore the endless possibilities in the world of design. 

‘I’m Looking Forward to It; Crossing the Stage as a Graduate, Instead of as a Planner'

After planning and supporting hundreds of ceremonies and events at Kent State, Lisa O'Connell, director of University Events and Protocol, got a graduate's-eye-view of summer commencement ceremonies as she walked the stage to receive her graduate degree as part of Kent State's Class of 2025. 

Kent State Celebrates Newest Graduates

The �鶹���� alumni family grew by more than 1,000 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university held its summer commencement ceremony. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2025 were recognized with a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Aug. 9. 

From Ohio to Italy: Student’s Journey Through Science and Discovery at Kent State

For Giovanni Tripi, choosing �鶹���� was the first step on a path that would take him from Northeast Ohio to the heart of I

POV: Fashioning Success on A Modified Path

Olivia Jákli earned a master's degree in computer science in 2024 after initially earning a bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising in 2015. She recently encouraged others to embrace calculated risks by sharing insights from her career transition journey.

�鶹���� Museum Receives Award from Helen Frankenthaler Foundation

The �鶹���� Museum has received an award from the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation to fund a comprehensive energy audit of its historic 1928 building, Rockwell Hall.

IN A FLASH: Chasing Darwin

This summer, a group of Kent State students enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime education-abroad experience in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. 

Christian Siriano: ‘Kent State Interns Are Always Amazing’

Acclaimed New York fashion designer Christian Siriano told �鶹���� School of Fashion students to practice their craft with dedication, accept criticism and learn from it, but to remember that they will never please everyone.

College of Aeronautics and Engineering Announces Nationwide Search for Director of School of Aeronautics

We're seeking a visionary leader to serve as the inaugural Director of our newly established School of Aeronautics. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of aviation science education and lead a comprehensive program that spans the full spectrum of aviation disciplines.

An Honorable Journey From Vietnam to Kent State Geauga

Honor is not only an attitude; it’s an action. As it is given and received, it profoundly improves the lives of all involved.

Cheers to the Summer Class of 2025: Kent State Celebrates New Graduates

The �鶹���� alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2025 will be recognized with a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Aug. 9. 

IN A FLASH: Nursing's Next Generation

Students visiting Kent State from University Hospitals Future Nurse Academy engaged in hands-on activities guided by faculty from Kent State's College of Nursing. 

IN A FLASH: Rocking Porthouse

"School of Rock: The Musical" by Andrew Lloyd Webber runs from July 18 through Aug. 3 at Kent State's Porthouse Theatre. 

Antonio Gates Inducted Into Pro Football Hall of Fame

�鶹���� alumnus Antonio Gates was officially enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 2, delivering an emotional speech that highlighted his years as a Golden Flash and thanked the coaches who helped launch his improbable journey from college basketball to NFL stardom.

�鶹���� Museum to Showcase LeRoy Neiman's Early Fashion Illustration Career

The LeRoy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation is thrilled to announce “LeRoy Neiman: A Keen Observer of Style,” opening at �鶹���� Museum on Oct. 24, 2025. 

IN A FLASH: Kent State Sparkles

As part of the �鶹���� Museum's 40th Anniversary celebration, the museum will display the exhibition "Sparkle: The Style and Jewelry of Aileen Mehle" in its Higbee Gallery from July 18, 2025, through Aug. 23, 2026. 

Nursing Students Advocate on Capitol Hill at National Student Policy Summit

Kent State Alumni to Shine During Pro Football Hall of Fame Week

Two �鶹���� alumni will be in the spotlight this week as the Pro Football Hall of Fame celebrates its Class of 2025, with Antonio Gates set for enshrinement Saturday and Mary Kay Cabot receiving prestigious recognition for her four decades of sports journalism excellence.

Advancing Nursing Through Research - Reflections from the 2025 Midwest Nursing Research Conference

Expanding Horizons: Global Education Empowers Future Nurses

IN A FLASH: A Place of Quiet Contemplation

Dedicated in April 2015, The Student Memorial Garden on Manchester Field was created as a place of reflection and remembrance of all Kent State students who have died. 

Eagle Scout Project Provides Kent State Students a Place to Hang Out

Copley High School senior Grant Hyne developed Hammock Hangout on the Kent Campus as part of an Eagle Scout service project.

In a Roundabout Way: East Main Street Construction to Begin on Kent Campus

Orange barrels will soon appear on a three-quarter-mile stretch of Ohio Route 59/East Main Street that runs through �鶹����’s Front Campus, marking the start of a three-year construction project to make the thoroughfare safer and more attractive.

John Zabrucky, ’71, MFA ’78

John Zabrucky, ’71, MFA ’78, never planned to shape sci-fi history - but a chance encounter in Los Angeles changed everything.

IN A FLASH: The Halls of Science

Kent State’s Annual Environmental Science and Design Research Institute Research Showcase offers an opportunity for student researchers to present posters showcasing their explorations and findings in all areas of environmental research and design. 

Kent State Graduate and OJIN Editor Honored with International Editorial Leadership Award

Dr. Jacqueline K. Owens, Ph.D.