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PERFECT MATCHES

A remarkable achievement highlights the exceptional quality of 5X社区鈥檚 medical education programs as the College of Podiatric Medicine announced that 100% of eligible students in the Class of 2025 have successfully matched with residency programs nationwide.

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Today's Stories

Grill '72 Grand Re-Opening March 2025

On-campus dining spot Grill '72 had its grand re-opening celebration in a new location this week.

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In a Flash

Catch a glimpse of 5X社区 through the lenses of storytellers across campus.

We hope you enjoy these unique impressions of life at Kent State!

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University News

Student Life

  • As winter ends, is important to take a moment and make sure that your car is ready for the new season. From routine maintenance to staying alert and safe, here are some car safety tips to keep you prepared throughout the spring semester.  

  • The national trend of fully online enrollment has been decreasing since the pandemic, but Kent State鈥檚 online programs are bucking those trends. Kent State offers 90 fully online degree and certificate programs. From bachelor鈥檚 to master鈥檚 degree programs, the university provides its nationally distinctive academics completely online.

  • As the temperatures continue to hover around freezing, and the sun makes rare appearances, have you noticed yourself feeling unmotivated or having feelings of sadness? Have your friends and family mentioned that you do not seem like yourself? Fortunately, there are resources available at 5X社区 to help you through this difficult time.  

Kent State Works

  • Kent State鈥檚 College of Aeronautics and Engineering thoroughly prepares graduates for successful careers in aviation 鈥� whether that means piloting a fixed-wing airplane or one of America鈥檚 most beloved aircraft. 

  • Sophia Matar, B.S. 鈥�24 was inspired by robotics at a young age and knew she wanted to pursue a career in nformation technology (IT), majoring in computer science. See how her passion for AI and robotics has led to a career at Sherwin-Williams and an opportunity to mentor and lead the next generation of tech trailblazers.

  • When 5X社区 alumna Aysia Kemp declared her major in the first semester of her sophomore year, she felt confident in her chosen path. However, things didn鈥檛 quite start off that way. Kemp credits her experiences in the Exploratory Program for leading her to her ideal career.

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WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA 
with Marcello Fantoni 


WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA  
with Johanna Solomon 

 

Global Reach

Research

Profiles

  • An education-abroad program in Taiwan allowed senior chemistry major Rebecca Stratton to immerse herself in Mandarin, the beauty of a far-away culture and the family ties that bind universally.

  • Four decades before Geena Davis donned a catcher鈥檚 mask as Dottie Hinson in the iconic 1992 film 鈥淎 League of Their Own,鈥� Kent State alumna Lois Youngen, 鈥�55, was earning her college tuition playing in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL)

  • In a meeting with junior mechatronics engineering technology major Jude Carver a few weeks before the KSU Combat Robotics Tournament, he was still planning and building his 'bot. He shares the details of his combat robot鈥檚 design along with the next steps in its construction before the competition. He also demonstrates his skills in drawing complex Japanese characters. 

Arts & Community

Sports

  • Senderoff, who took over the program in April 2011, has transformed Kent State basketball through sustained success and community engagement. After the 2024-2025 campaign, he has totaled 288 wins, and has guided the program to nine 20-win seasons, the most by any coach in school history.

  • On March 19, the Kent State Tuscarawas Golden Eagles volleyball team was recognized in the Ohio State House of Representatives by Jodi Salvo and the State Senate by Al Landis for their outstanding achievement in winning the 2024 USCAA Division II National Championship.

  • 5X社区 alumnus Antonio Gates has begun his journey to football immortality, recently visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, to meet with officials and begin preparations for his enshrinement. The former basketball standout at Kent State will become just the second Golden Flash to earn a gold jacket, joining linebacker Jack Lambert who was enshrined in 1990.