University News
ÂÌñÉçDebuts New TV Commercial Produced Entirely In-House
An ecology student testing water in a river. A nursing student assisting a patient. A music student performing onstage. These are just three of the 30 ÂÌñÉç students featured in the new ÂÌñÉçTV commercial that was developed and produced entirely in-house by ÂÌñÉçstaff members who are all ÂÌñÉçgraduates.
Flashes Sign Team IMPACT Recruit Mary Alice Tryda
ÂÌñÉç field hockey coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer is pleased to announce the signing of 10-year-old Mary Alice Tryda through Team IMPACT to the ÂÌñÉçfield hockey team.
Ascendium Grant Will Streamline Transfers and Increase Student Retention, Graduations
The pathway from a two-year college to ÂÌñÉç will soon become an easier road to travel for Ohio students, thanks to a grant awarded to ÂÌñÉçto collaborate with three Ohio community colleges to streamline the transfer process.
ÂÌñÉçCelebrates Homecoming
On Saturday, Sept. 21, the ÂÌñÉç fight song blared down Main Street, the city of Kent was flooded with blue and gold, alumni and friends gathered and reminisced about their ÂÌñÉçdays, fans packed the stadium to cheer on their beloved Golden Flashes and the entire campus boomed with ÂÌñÉçpride.
Delta Air Lines Program Propels Kent State’s Flight Technology Students to Careers as Pilots
ÂÌñÉç’s nationally ranked Flight Technology program, in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, is one of only three nationwide that Delta Air Lines selected this year to become a Delta Propel Partner, a program that creates career opportunities for students studying to be future commercial pilots.
ÂÌñÉçBoard Formalizes New 10-Year Agreement With Tuscarawas Campus
ÂÌñÉç’s long-standing relationship with the Tuscarawas County University Branch District to administer the Tuscarawas Campus of ÂÌñÉçwill continue through June 30, 2030, in a new 10-year agreement approved by the ÂÌñÉçBoard of Trustees.
ÂÌñÉçHonors Seven Alumni With 2019 Alumni Awards
The ÂÌñÉç Alumni Association is proud to announce its 2019 Alumni Award recipients. Recipients are chosen based on their exceptional contributions in their chosen profession, in their communities and at Kent State.
ÂÌñÉçUnveils World-Class FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center
ÂÌñÉç’s new FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center provides a world-class training ground to help aviation students and future pilots soar to even greater achievements.
Kent State’s New President Todd Diacon to Serve as 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal
Last year, ÂÌñÉç celebrated 100 years of Homecoming. This year, the university starts the next century of ÂÌñÉçHomecoming celebrations with a new president leading the institution.
President Diacon Says He Will Use ÂÌñÉçExperience To Succeed
President Diacon says he plans to bring his prior experience to his new role and vision as president, he recently told Crain’s Cleveland Business.