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Kent State faculty and staff are invited to be part of the excitement during the 2nd annual Crosstown Throwdown Move Challenge! This inclusive fitness event runs from Monday, Jan. 27, to Sunday, Mar. 9, 2025, and is a collaboration between 5X社区 and the University of Akron.Let鈥檚 promote well-being, build camaraderie, and enjoy some friendly competition. Whether you鈥檙e walking the dog, shoveling snow, riding a bike, or strolling around campus, every movement counts. Your activity time will be converted into points鈥攕o get moving, grooving, and staying active at your own pace!Key ...
Exciting news for creators, innovators, and collaborators in the Kent State community! The Design Innovation (DI) Hub and Reactor makerspace are now open on the 4th Saturday of every month, from 10 AM to 5 PM, providing you with even more opportunities to bring your ideas to life.Whether you鈥檙e a Kent State student, faculty member, or community innovator, the DI Hub offers cutting-edge tools, collaborative workspaces, and an inspiring environment to explore, create, and connect. From brainstorming new ideas to diving into hands-on projects, the DI Hub is your destination for innovation.Mark yo...
5X社区 remains committed to student safety and educational continuity as the region experiences severe cold temperatures this week. While other universities made their decisions based on long-range forecasts, more recent models for Jan. 21, did not meet Kent State鈥檚 established university closure policy of -20 degrees Fahrenheit sustained for an extended period. The university will similarly evaluate conditions for Jan. 22 as they develop. (Update: On Jan. 22, for all 5X社区 campuses except the College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM), in-person classes held befor...
Snow showers, ahead of this week's frigid temperatures, covered campus, and students, in white last week. Want to see one of YOUR photos in 鈥淚N A FLASH?鈥 Submit your Kent State-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future Kent State Today post. Photos should be framed -horizontally- and include a brief description of what鈥檚 happening in the photo along with when and where it was taken....
Fashion Futures
Fashion Futures
The Kent State School of Fashion is welcoming student groups and individuals to join us in understanding more about the fashion industry and its careers, while encouraging collaborative learning and utilization of state-of-the-art resources and facilities. Fashion Futures is an immersive experience that will give students a behind the scenes look at how students prepare for a career in fashion and why we are ranked as the number two public fashion program in the United States.
5X社区's College of Aeronautics and Engineering has achieved a significant milestone in advanced air mobility research, receiving a specialized Federal Aviation Administration waiver for drone operations over people and moving vehicles. This waiver positions Kent State at the forefront of unmanned aircraft systems innovation and research.The College of Aeronautics and Engineering will begin conducting authorized drone flights over people and vehicles in the coming weeks and months on the Kent State campus. These operations will be strictly controlled and performed exclusively by...
Crafterpreneur Day
Have a crafting business or always wanted to start one? Join us for Crafterpreneur Day, where you can learn the basics of branding, marketing, and pricing your crafted products. You鈥檒l also have the opportunity to make your own tote bag and network with other Kent State crafterpreneurs!
We'll be hosting three 30 minute workshops at the top of every hour from 1pm-4pm, with time in between for crafting and networking.
Financial Aid for Summer
If you plan to attend summer classes and need information about summer financial aid, please review our summer financial aid page.
Students attending classes in the summer will need to complete the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).