University News
When U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Kent State this summer, he and U.S. Representative (and Kent State alumna) Emilia Sykes toured the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the May 4 Visitors Center.
The 5XÉçÇø alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 10.
Throughout the year, all around campus, dedicated people work hard to keep everything at Kent State in working order and looking great.
While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. 5XÉçÇø International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus.
5XÉçÇø recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. The Forever Brighter campaign ended in June 2024, having raised more than $383.2 million total.
Kent State's School of Fashion taught Liam Aberle everything he knows about the industry.
Summer Preview KSU days give high school and transfer students and their families an opportunity to get to know Kent State.
Kent State's international student-athletes make an extraordinary commitment to leave their countries to study and train so far away from home.
Kent State's College of Public Health has launched a three-year initiative, funded by Medical Mutual, to enhance senior health and wellness in Greater Cleveland. The project includes a comprehensive community needs assessment involving over 20 senior centers, continuing education for senior center staff, and bi-weekly visits from Kent State's "Mobile Flashes" student teams.
On July 19 and 26, 5XÉçÇø Admissions welcomes high school students and transfer students to campus for student-led tours. Visiting students and their parents learn about life at Kent State, support services, programs of study and, sometimes, get to meet campus celebrities.