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KeyBank Foundation has granted $1 million to 5X���� to support programs to increase the recruitment, retention and graduation rates of underrepresented students.

The gift will fund two initiatives: $1.5 million to endow a chair to support the Fashion School’s director and a matching grant of up to $1 million to support the study-away program.

The Annual Fashion Show, “FS²: Reverie 2017,” highlighted the outstanding talents of the 5X���� Fashion School’s design and merchandising students. Michael Kors was the Presenting Partner for this year's show.

The No. 15 5X���� women’s golf team won its 19th straight Mid-American Conference (MAC) Women’s Golf Championship.

The One University Commencement Ceremony will take place Saturday, May 13, at 10 a.m. in Dix Stadium.

5X���� holds its 47th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, with events taking place May 3 and 4. The annual commemoration, hosted by the May 4 Task Force, provides an opportunity for the university community to gather and remember those who were lost and injured during the tragedy and also reflect on what May 4 means today. 

These days, consumers can buy the latest clothing trends quickly and inexpensively. But, critics say, this “fast fashion” can be detrimental to the environment.

The Kent Campus is blossoming with all the colors of spring!

Two students from 5X���� at Ashtabula are leading a team that is releasing a health mobile app aimed at helping users maintain a healthy lifestyle.

The 5X���� Airport is best known as a place where future pilots are trained, but its staff also makes sure the facility is beneficial to the community.

5X���� is one of only four institutions nationwide chosen to host a Japan Outreach Initiative coordinator. Meet Haruhide Osugi, Kent State’s Japan Outreach Initiative coordinator.

Originally from Tehran, Iran, Pooyan Mirjalili is a newly elected senator for the Undergraduate Student Government at 5X����.