Student Life

“You’ve Got Options” Exhibit Showcases Connection Between Self-Expression, Design And Mental Health
The relationship between college students and mental health remains important as students may experience stress and burnout due to strenuous routines and other factors. Kent State’s current mental health campaign has allowed a university-wide discussion regarding mental health and the stigmas associated with talking about it.

The Heart of Teaching
After decades as a pastor, David Zachrich had a sudden and dramatic reevaluation of his life. A life-threatening heart attack 15 years ago forced him to step back and reconsider his path. Zachrich’s cardiologist challenged him to find something to do that he enjoyed. Zachrich immediately thought of teaching, something he very much wanted to do as a second career, and now he's won an award for it.
More Than 400 People Shared Food, Fun and Recipes at the International Cook-Off
The International Cook-Off Competition, the Office of Global Education's signature event, was held during International Education Week and featured food and beverages from around the world.

Demystifying The Library: Special Collections, Archives, Stress-Free Zone
Kent State's University Libraries is the place for student success and research. It's a makerspace. It was recently voted "Best Place to Study" by the Kent Stater. It's a repository for journals, books and historical and rare materials. This might be the most traditional function provided by the library in this series so far, but it's anything but ordinary. Take the elevator up and into the past ... and then we pet dogs.
Student Teams Define the Future of Aviation at SkyHack 2023
SkyHack awards students more than $9,000 in prizes at the competition held Nov. 3-5, 2023, in the Design Innovation Hub.

IN A FLASH: The Indian Festival of Lights
On Nov. 16, Kent State students from India celebrated one of their culture's biggest holidays.

FABulously Improving The College Experience
The Flash Activities Board (FAB) organizes more than 100 events for Kent State University’s students throughout the academic year. FAB plans exciting new events each semester, from trivia, karaoke, bingo, and movie nights to large-scale festivals.

IN A FLASH: Long Shadows
The angle of the sun during the fall creates long shadows on sunny days.

Learning Through Play
Singing, dancing and yoga are not typical college classroom activities. At least not all in one class. But for Jenny Lampe, lecturer in Kent State University’s Early Childhood Education Program, it’s important for her students to experience the full preschool education with all of these activities, plus expected activities like reading children’s books.

Changing Lives Through Education and Hope
Kent State has been awarded a new Department of Justice reentry grant to make college enrollment and other support available for people starting over after incarceration.