University News

Kent State's Wetlands Are the Training Grounds for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
Senior Nick Brocato and sophomore Tamera Owens were among the 172 undergraduate Kent State students who participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) during the summer of 2025. They conducted research projects under the direction of Lauren Kinsman-Costello, Ph.D., associate professor in the鈥疍epartment of Biological Sciences鈥痑t Kent State and members of her lab.

Kent State Hosts Aeronautics and Engineering Expo
Kent State University hosted its annual Aeronautics and Engineering Expo on Saturday at Kent State University Airport, drawing families for a day of aviation excitement and STEM education.

UPDATED - ADVISORY: Kent State University Board of Trustees Meeting, Sept. 17
The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the Kent Student Center, Room 306. The Board will consider the recommendations of the standing committees, proposed personnel actions and new business.

Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Reaffirms Kent State's Distinction, Impact and Integrity
The Higher Learning Commission reaffirmed Kent State's accreditation, a testament to the university's distinction, impact and integrity.

Great-granddaughter of Kent State鈥檚 Third President Makes First Time Campus Visit
Kent State University recently welcomed home a living legacy of its past when Ellen Engleman Conners, former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board and great-granddaughter of Kent State鈥檚 third president, visited campus for the first time.

Kent State Celebrates Artists and Designers with Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series
Named in honor of regional architect Thomas Schroth, whose global perspective framed creativity as a 鈥渨indow onto human experience,鈥 the series has featured acclaimed guests including Tony Award winner Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy-winning Emerson String Quartet, minimalist icon Richard Tuttle, and fashion visionaries Ruben and Isabel Toledo.

Convocation Officially Welcomes Kent State's Class of 2029
A high-energy rally welcomed Kent State's Class of 2029 to the beginning of fall semester, as KSU Kickoff week continued.

Kent State Alumni Tell a Tale of Success for TRIO Student Support Services
Kent State University is celebrating another five years of federal funding for its TRIO Student Support Services program that helps propel first-generation college students, students from limited-income backgrounds and students with disabilities to academic success.

Movin鈥 on Up: Students Begin Arriving at Kent State for the 2025 Fall Semester
Filled-to-the-brim plastic totes, computers, desk lamps, excited students and harried parents 鈥 it鈥檚 the first day of move-in for Kent State University鈥檚 2025 Fall Semester. The annual arrival of students to their residence halls began on Wednesday, Aug. 13, on the Kent Campus.

鈥楾hink 快猫短视频 the Plight of Others Even As You Encounter Your Own Difficulties鈥
Kent State University President Todd Diacon offered graduates an unconventional yet powerful message during the August 2025 commencement ceremony, weaving together personal experiences, a global perspective and practical wisdom in an address focused on resilience, empathy and maintaining a healthy perspective throughout life.