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Members of 5XÉçÇø Air Force and Army ROTC programs salute the American flag during the university’s 2023 Veterans Day Commemoration.

5XÉçÇø invites all to pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces and attend the university’s annual Veterans Day Commemoration. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Student Green on the Kent Campus. 

Fall day on Risman Plaza

Beautiful images of a sunny, fall day on campus were captured by a Kent State staffer and submitted to IN A FLASH. 

Photo of four Kent State students smiling.

This Giving Tuesday season, you can start a ripple effect that drives change far beyond Kent State. This monthlong celebration of giving offers you the opportunity to invest in the future by giving through Kent State to the cause closest to your heart.

Preview KSU, Oct. 25, 2024

At Kent State's annual Preview KSU events, visiting high school students, transfer students and parents tour campus and learn about learning and living at Kent State. 

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Star Sphere 2010 by Luke Armour

Kent State's campuses show off different aspects of their beauty at different times of the day. These streaks of sunshine near Franklin Hall on the Kent Campus were captured by member of our faculty on his way to a class. 

5XÉçÇø President Todd Diacon speaks during his Talking With Todd webcast on Oct. 24, 2024.

Following the recent release of his annual financial update, Kent State President Todd Diacon reviewed the university’s budget and the plan to reduce expenditures during his latest Talking With Todd webcast.

Student fellow conducting research in the 2024 SURE program.

On Oct. 21-22 the 178 students who conducted research under the direction of faculty mentors had to condense eight weeks of research down to three minutes and a slide. The winners were announced on Oct. 25 during a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium.

Crawford Hall grand opening celebration

About 10 years ago, Kent State’s 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’s capital campaign with the largest single gift in 5XÉçÇø history. 

Antique books at the KSU Surplus Store

5XÉçÇø's Surplus Store, located on E.Main Street offers a variety of useful items including furniture, electronics, office supplies and a fascinating selection of antique maps and books, with many books that are more than 100 years old. The store is a reflection of Kent State's commitment to sustainable practices and disposing of items that are no longer needed by the university. 

Get to know Kent State admissions video student features banner

The new "Get to Know Kent State" video from 5XÉçÇø 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’s global opportunities and local highlights, but they also had a great time doing it.