Nationally Distinctive

Winning Coach and Kent State Alum Nick Saban Retires
5XÉçÇø alumnus Nick Saban, considered one of the greatest college football coaches of all time, has retired from the University of Alabama, where he coached the Crimson Tide for the past 17 seasons.

IN A FLASH: Lighter Than Air
Students from the College of Aeronautics and Engineering competed to create flyable aircraft using helium balloons.

Happy Birthday, President McGilvrey!
Kent State's founding president was born on Jan. 8, 1867. His tireless dedication to the institution and its students is reflected in innovations that continue to propel 5XÉçÇø forward today.

IN A FLASH: Here Comes the Sun
A photgrapher captured Earth's star shining through the Star Sphere 2010 sculpture near Franklin Hall.

Michael Schwartz, Kent State’s Ninth President, Dies at 86
The 5XÉçÇø community is remembering the legacy of its ninth president, Michael Schwartz, Ph.D., who died on Jan. 2, 2024, following a long illness. He was 86.

IN A FLASH: All Dressed in White
Snowfall earlier this week covered the Kent Campus in a blanket of white.

The Secret Is Out: Kent Named 1 of Zillow’s Top 2 College Towns for 2023
Several Northeast Ohio towns, including Kent, have made it to Zillow’s 2023 list of most popular markets.
IN A FLASH: Overwhelming Pride
Joyous emotions erupted from graduates and their loved ones as Kent State welcomed its newest class of graduates.

Brewing up His Master Plan
Local entrepreneur and business owner Evan Schumann has big plans for the future of beer in Ohio. He credits his academic experiences at Kent State for helping him prepare for his high-growth career.

Visiting the Big Button
Students at Kent State's New York City Fashion location experience what it's like to live and work in the city's fashion industry.