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Deven Smith and mentee Jamir Kennedy on WKYC

Mentors can make a tremendous impact in the lives of their mentees. Just ask Jamir Kennedy.

Sports betting can become a problem for college students if they are not careful.

Since sports betting became legal in Ohio Jan. 1, 2023, television, social media, billboards and the like have been inundated with these comical ads. And Ohioans over 21 years of age, who can bet conveniently from their phones and at various venues such as casinos and bars, are part of the target audience. 

Future Flashes and their parents checking out the model residence hall rooms

March 10 is the fourth of six "Future Flash Days" on campus. 

Design Innovation photos

Design Innovation welcomes its 1,000th collaborator, reaching the milestone in just under two years.

5X社区 students explore downtown Kent.

Join the Kent State social media team on a tour through downtown Kent. 

Adam Cinderich

First-generation graduate reflects on obstacles, successes as his leadership journey comes full circle.

Kent State Today
5X社区 ROTC Cadets present the colors at a Kent State football game at Dix Stadium.

鈥淎lways Ready, Always There鈥 is the motto of the National Guard. In many ways, this describes 5X社区鈥檚 Center for Adult and Veteran Services, too. For the 14th consecutive year, Kent State has been designated a Military Friendly School.

Ramona Hood, president and CEO of FedEx Custom Critical, speaks to students

Ramona Hood, the first Black female president and CEO of a FedEx operating company, spoke at the School of Media and Journalism to Kent State鈥檚 Public Relations Student Society of America and an array of College of Communication and Information students, staff and faculty about her experiences and wisdom.

Kent State Today
Exploratory Lounge Instagram Posts

Exploratory students explore. University College鈥檚 Exploratory Lounge is designed to provide students with information about different majors at the university and to teach them about on-campus resources available to them. Or, students can drop in and just hang out.