Students First
IN A FLASH: Kicking Off Late Night at the Library
The University Library held a "Late Night at the Library" event to welcome students and introduce new students to library resources.
Need a job? Head to the Student Employment Fair
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Office of Career Exploration and Development is sponsoring a Student Employment Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday for students looking for a job on the Kent Campus.
IN A FLASH: Welcome Back, Architects!
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s College of Architecture and Environmental Design had an all-college welcome for new and returning students on Wednesday.
IN A FLASH: Underscoring the "K"
President Diacon added his support as the Class of 2027 formed the "K" on Centennial Field.
New 'Flashes First Thursday' welcomes students to explore our vibrant college town
The first "Flashes First Thursday" welcomes students to experience the shopping, dining, music and more that make downtown Kent a fun place to visit.
Studying the Students: New Research Project Hopes to Follow 10,000 Golden Flashes
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ researchers are looking for 10,000 students to participate in an ambitious Student Life Study launching this semester.
IN A FLASH: Back to Class
Classes for Fall Semester 2023 at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ began on Monday.
‘That’s the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Way. Freedom of Speech. Kindness and Respect.’
President Todd Diacon welcomed the Class of 2027 during a colorful and festive Convocation celebration, encouraging students to embrace the spirit of the university’s core values. A relatively new tradition on the Kent Campus, Convocation not only serves to get students excited for the start of their academic careers at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ but also to introduce the students to the deans and faculty for each of the university’s colleges.
It's an Exciting and Bittersweet Time as Students Move Onto Campus
Move-in days create excitement and emotion in everyone on campus, ahead of the start of fall classes next week.
Summer Commencement Ceremonies Celebrate Newest Graduates
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University alumni family grew by nearly 1,200 new graduates as the university held its summer commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2023 were recognized with outdoor commencement ceremonies on Aug. 19.