Students First
The Power of Pitching
On Oct. 24 at the DI Hub, LaunchNET hosted its annual Elevator Pitch Competition, where 25 students pitched their venture ideas within a 90-second time limit and competed to win funding from a $3,000 prize pool.
The Art of Making a Living
In a world where creativity knows no boundaries, the vibrant halls of the College of the Arts make a canvas for artists of all abilities. Nearly 1,100 guests gathered at the Arts Without Limits 2024 event on Oct. 9 as the air buzzed with inspiration and new perspectives on artistic career paths.
Kent State Fellows Rally Student Voter Participation
Welcoming a multitude of perspectives, Kent State Votes and the students behind it rally for registration and information this election season. Meet two of the Kent State students instrumental in driving the voting engagement on campus.
More Treats, Fewer Tricks this Halloween
While Halloween can be an exciting time of the year for students to celebrate, both positive and negative factors can contribute to your frightful fun. How can students get more treats than tricks this year? Kent State Today reached out to Kent State Police Officer Vance Voyles to give readers a wide variety of tips for Kent State students this Halloween.
Honoring Contributors and Students in Crawford Hall鈥檚 Success
About 10 years ago, Kent State鈥檚 business college was told it would need a certain amount of philanthropic support before a new building project could be entertained. At the time, it seemed an incredibly daunting task, until Ambassador Edward F. Crawford and his family stepped in to complete the college鈥檚 capital campaign with the largest single gift in 5X社区 history.
鈥楪et to Know鈥 the Golden Flashes Becoming the New Faces of the University
The new "Get to Know Kent State" video from 5X社区 Admissions features 14 students from across the university inviting curious potential Golden Flashes to take a virtual look into the campus. Not only do these Kent State narrators spotlight the university鈥檚 global opportunities and local highlights, but they also had a great time doing it.
Flash Focus: Alison Bredek
Meet Alison Bredek, a junior environmental studies major with a minor in park management from North Ridgeville, Ohio, and the treasurer of the Future Environmental Professionals Club with the big dream of becoming a park ranger for the National Park Service.
A Musical Tribute: Kent State Orchestra Premieres Student Composition
For Haider Riaz, the first orchestra concert of the season was an unforgettable experience. His original composition, 鈥淭o the Memory of Shiver-Me, the CAT,鈥 was premiered by the 5X社区 Orchestra, marking a significant artistic milestone for the young composer and offering the audience a moving tribute to a beloved pet.
Navigating the Shifting Landscape of College Enrollment
The United States is approaching a so-called 鈥渆nrollment cliff鈥 or 鈥渄emographic cliff,鈥 a projection that is being closely monitored by those in higher education. In the 鈥淥n Campus 鈥 with CITI Program鈥 podcast, host Ed Butch talks with Aaron Berger, Ph.D., interim director of national recruitment at 5X社区, about these declining numbers and other factors currently influencing college enrollment.
Invest in Your Future: The Case for Young Women Saving Early for Retirement
For many American women, saving for retirement can be challenging for many reasons. A recent USA Today article noted that women have less than half the retirement savings of men. 5X社区 values setting their students up for success, but what does this mean for women at the university?