Student Life

Students Shape Communication Advocacy Efforts To Help Aging Populations Through Partnership With Alumna
Kent State alumna Courtney Flickinger, ’20, has been using communication skills to advocate for aging populations since her senior year of college. This semester, she’s sharing her knowledge and experiences with students in two Communication Studies courses.

The Future of Fashion is Inclusive and Adaptive
Runway of Dreams at Kent State was founded in the spring of 2021 by current president Bri Cummings, a senior fashion design and fashion merchandising major. The club partners with the Runway of Dreams Foundation to raise awareness of the need for adaptive clothing.

Food Trucks Bring Local Flavor to Campus
Whether they’re looking for a quick bite or a new culinary experience, students and university employees alike are excited to sample some local flavor during the spring Community Food Truck Series.

Kent State Celebrates Earth Month
April 22, 2023, marks the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day, and Kent State University is celebrating the whole Earth Month with the theme “Invest in Our Planet.”

IN A FLASH: One More From Brazil
Capybaras are part of the American Academy experience at PUCPR in Curitiba, Brazil.

IN A FLASH SPECIAL: VIEWS FROM CURITIBA, BRAZIL
After class, American Academy students at PUCPR like to hang out and relax.

Good Food on Campus: Student Cooks Create Fresh Dishes from Scratch
Student cooks working in University Culinary Services see firsthand the fresh ingredients and care that goes into preparing meals at campus dining halls.

Good Food on Campus: Creating Great Tastes and International Flavors
The DI Hub's executive chef wants to make sure every student gets what they want to eat - with a side of vegetables.

Good Food on Campus: Daily Dining Options Are Guided By Student Needs
University Culinary Services is always listening and adapting to create nutritious, on-campus meal options for Kent State students to enjoy.

Kent State Admissions Team Makes Transferring a Slam Dunk
Kent State University’s team goes by many names: Golden Flashes, Mid-American Conference champions, winners.
But Ted McKown, senior associate director of admissions for transfer enrollment, would add “transfer students” to that list.
Many of the players on this season’s winning team transferred to Kent State from other colleges, making them part of a group of about 1,200 students who, each year, find themselves at Kent State for a new stop on their educational journeys.