Community Impact
The Bird Is the Word! Happy 38th Birthday, Flash the Mascot!
Everybody's heard about the bird! Oct. 12 is Flash's 38th birthday!
IN A FLASH: Rainbows Shine Bright In Kent
Downtown Kent is colored with pride, recognizing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and preparing for Kent's Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 13-14.
IN A FLASH: Kent's 'Locks of Love'
Kent's Main Street Bridge has been accumulating expressions of love for nearly a decade.
Kicking Off Kent State's Mental Health Campaign
On World Mental Health Day, Kent State is launching its own university-wide mental health campaign with a special event.
Have You Updated Your Profile Yet?
Changes have now been made to Rave, Kent State University’s Emergency Communication System, which is used to send Flash ALERTS as text messages when important information needs to be distributed in a timely fashion, such as during a safety crisis or weather emergency.
Give It Your Best Shot
Fall is the time to get protected from COVID-19 and flu. Appointments for shots are available at Kent State University's DeWeese Health Center on the Kent Campus.
IN A FLASH: See Your Photo HERE
You can submit your Kent State photos to appear in Kent State Today's daily "IN A FLASH" feature.
Kent State Researcher Leads Project Creating Sensor for First Responder Safety
Small sensors about the size of a postage stamp could one day save the lives of firefighters, soldiers and other workers who face the threat of toxic gases or vapors on the job.
His Attitude Matches His Altitude
A positive outlook and a love of flying keep this student pilot soaring toward his career goals.
Shared Past Connects Landscape Artists
A Kent State University connection runs through the “Honoring the Land” satellite exhibition of the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve, featuring three artists with a shared Golden Flashes past.