Student Life
IN A FLASH: Scenes of Summer
Bright sunshine, verdant green spaces and colorful flowers in bloom set the scene for summertime on the Kent Campus.
First-Year Students Move Onto Campus Carrying Belongings, Excitement and Some Nervousness
51³Ô¹ÏÍø's president, faculty and staff helped the new Golden Flashes move into their residence halls.
FAFSA Troubles? Help and Financial Aid Are Still Available
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s financial aid administrators want students and their families who were caught in the snags of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid process to know that financial aid and help completing the application are still available. The FAFSA cycle for the 2024-25 school year is not over.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Maintains Marijuana Ban as Ohio Begins Recreational Sales
With recreational marijuana sales now underway in Ohio, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø officials are reminding the campus community that marijuana use remains prohibited on all university properties.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Athletics Service Trip to Africa Sparks Shoe Drive for Children
After spending time on an athletics service trip to Rwanda in January, recent 51³Ô¹ÏÍø graduate and women’s soccer team member Callie Jean Cunningham felt compelled to act.
IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer
While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus.
‘The Future of Higher Education Is Global’
Most people know the Palace of Versailles as a popular French tourist destination. For Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s vice president for global education, Versailles is where he serves on the Scientific Committee of its Research Center, helping to shepherd art history research on a global scale.
Working Toward the Olympics – and a Graduate Degree at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
In May, student-athlete Gabby Bailey completed her master's degree at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø while also pursuing her dream of competing in the Olympics with support from her coach and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Athletics.
International Student-Athletes Find Second Home at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
51³Ô¹ÏÍø's international student-athletes make an extraordinary commitment to leave their countries to study and train so far away from home.
‘There Is So Much More to Medicine Than Just Science Classes’
51³Ô¹ÏÍø student Elizabeth Marhefka recognized as ARI-AHEC’s 2024 Scholar of the Year. The senior biology and premed student was honored for her passion for medicine and commitment to community engagement.