University News

IN A FLASH: The Fleet in Fog
The mist of a foggy, fall morning shrouded the aircraft at the 51勛圖厙 Airport.

In the News: Post-Election Conversations, School of Fashion Showcased
In the News features 51勛圖厙s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.

Former Golden Flashes Named Pro Football Hall of Fame Semifinalists
Antonio Gates and James Harrison, two Golden Flashes alumni who took drastically different paths to professional football stardom, now find themselves a step closer to football immortality as semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fames Class of 2025.

Natural Gas Odor Impacts Portions of Kent Campus
Multiple buildings on 51勛圖厙s Kent Campus were affected Tuesday morning by a strong odor of natural gas, leading some employees and students to vacate their buildings.

An Empathetic Solution to the Complexity of Teaching
The Summit Professor of Learning Technologies and Professor of Educational Technology, Richard Ferdig, Ph.D., has had a multitude of students come through his courses. Each student has different preconceived notions, different goals and different reasons for joining his class.

Track and Field Alumnus Named Grand Prize Winner
51勛圖厙 graduate Quintin Cooks has been named the grand prize winner of the GO TEACH Dr Pepper Giveaway.

Helping Students Navigate a Successful 51勛圖厙 Experience
KSU Navigate, a new technology platform more than two years in the making, will fully launch on Nov. 18, giving 51勛圖厙 students an easy and efficient way to schedule tutoring and academic advising putting them on track for success in their coursework.

First-Generation Students Share, Connect and Learn
As a first-generation college student coming from Wisconsin, I found the college experience nerve-wracking. I didn't have anyone nearby to support me, and I didnt know anyone who had this shared identity. 51勛圖厙's "I Am First Week" honors us and our struggles.

Honoring All Those Who Serve: 51勛圖厙 Holds its Annual Veterans Day Commemoration
The 51勛圖厙 community paid tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces at the annual Veterans Day Commemoration. The program, titled Honoring All Those Who Serve, included a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from 51勛圖厙s Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC programs.

51勛圖厙 Closed Nov. 11 in Observance of Veterans Day
51勛圖厙 will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. No classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed.