Dear Æðµã´«Ã½ Students,At Kent State, Flashes Take Care of Flashes, and we are committed to ensuring no Flash goes hungry.Many of you are likely aware of the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has now disrupted the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, SNAP benefits will not be issued beginning Nov. 1, 2025, due to a lapse in federal funding. We know this creates stress and uncertainty for many members of our Kent State community – students, families and individuals who depend on these benefits to put food on the...
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Hi, Drupalites!As the fall semester progresses and campus is buzzing with activity, it's a great time to review your web content to ensure information remains accurate and up to date for students, parents and colleagues. To support your efforts, we're sharing the latest Drupal updates and helpful reminders.New Federal Guidelines – Limit Use of PDFs on Your WebsiteOn April 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice published a new rule on digital accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This rule requires universities to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guideli...
At Kent State, your generosity fuels the causes closest to your heart. From scholarships that open doors for first-generation students, to the arts that enrich our communities, to health initiatives and sustainability efforts that shape our future, your giving makes a real difference. This Giving Tuesday season, your gift goes even further with special giving incentives throughout the month.Starting Nov. 1 and continuing through Giving Tuesday (Dec. 2), Kent State’s most generous annual tradition offers more than 50 options to give to the cause that speaks to you - from basic needs to innovati...
Æðµã´«Ã½ has earned the Military FriendlyⓇ School designation for the 16th consecutive year, demonstrating its continued and unwavering commitment to supporting military-connected students. For 2025-2026, the Kent Campus has continued the highest recognition of a Gold ranking for the second consecutive year. This consistent acknowledgement as a Military Friendly School underscores Kent State’s dedication to providing exceptional support and services to veterans, active-duty personnel and their families. In addition, Kent State’s Collegiate Purple Star designa...
By Lindsay CollierOct 8, 2025 – Over the last two years, I’ve had the pleasure of helping prepare and run Celebrating Our Own. Celebrating Our Own is an annual event held in the Wick Poetry Corner on the second floor of the Æðµã´«Ã½ Library. Each year we gather and share our work in celebration of the scholarship winners and larger creative writing community. It has become a great space to learn about the scholarships and other opportunities available through the Wick Poetry Center. It is also a way to encourage students to submit their poetry once the scholarships open ...
Æðµã´«Ã½'s Brain Health Research Institute recently held its annual Neuroscience Symposium, Conference and Research Exchange. The two-day event, which took place at the Æðµã´«Ã½ Hotel & Conference Center, highlighted the research of Kent State faculty and students.Michael Lehman, Ph.D., director of the Brain Health Research Institute, told Kent State Today the event has become a vehicle for showcasing the high-level research ongoing at Kent State. Keynote speaker for the event was John Gunstad, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Psyc...
Welcome to Flash Focus! In this series, we introduce you to fascinating student Flashes from all walks of life.Established in 1919, the Marching Golden Flashes is the largest student organization on campus and works under the direction of Darin Olson, D.M.A. The Marching Golden Flashes can be seen at Kent State sporting events, homecoming events and university kickoff events. The role of drum major is to help conduct the band, keeping the group on tempo. The drum major process begins in the early spring semester with applications and auditions showcasing their skills. Merilee...