Student Life

Need a job? Head to the Student Employment Fair
51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s 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: 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.

If Pokémon, Anime or LARP are Your Passions, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has a Club for You
51³Ô¹ÏÍø has unique clubs and organizations that just may have your name written all over them.

Studying the Students: New Research Project Hopes to Follow 10,000 Golden Flashes
51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø began on Monday.

A Week of Welcoming and Celebration
Students are back! Many events were held during KSU Kickoff 2023 to begin the fall semester. Let's break down the week’s fun.

IN A FLASH: The Summer Class of 2023
51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Summer Commencement ceremonies took place on Manchester Field last Saturday.

‘That’s the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø but also to introduce the students to the deans and faculty for each of the university’s colleges.

SURE Program Gave McNair Scholar New Challenge in Working with Liquid Crystals
Senior Delonte Goodman spent the summer working under the direction of mentor Tony Jakli, Ph.D., professor at the Liquid Crystal Institute and graduate student Alex Adaka conducting dielectric measurements for ferronematic liquid crystals.