University News

Flashes Sign Team IMPACT Recruit Mary Alice Tryda
Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ field hockey coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer is pleased to announce the signing of 10-year-old Mary Alice Tryda through Team IMPACT to the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡field hockey team.
Ascendium Grant Will Streamline Transfers and Increase Student Retention, Graduations
The pathway from a two-year college to Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ will soon become an easier road to travel for Ohio students, thanks to a grant awarded to Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡to collaborate with three Ohio community colleges to streamline the transfer process.

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Celebrates Homecoming
On Saturday, Sept. 21, the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ fight song blared down Main Street, the city of Kent was flooded with blue and gold, alumni and friends gathered and reminisced about their Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡days, fans packed the stadium to cheer on their beloved Golden Flashes and the entire campus boomed with Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡pride.

Delta Air Lines Program Propels Kent State’s Flight Technology Students to Careers as Pilots
Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡â€™s nationally ranked Flight Technology program, in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, is one of only three nationwide that Delta Air Lines selected this year to become a Delta Propel Partner, a program that creates career opportunities for students studying to be future commercial pilots.
Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Board Formalizes New 10-Year Agreement With Tuscarawas Campus
Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡â€™s long-standing relationship with the Tuscarawas County University Branch District to administer the Tuscarawas Campus of Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡will continue through June 30, 2030, in a new 10-year agreement approved by the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Board of Trustees.

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Honors Seven Alumni With 2019 Alumni Awards
The Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ Alumni Association is proud to announce its 2019 Alumni Award recipients. Recipients are chosen based on their exceptional contributions in their chosen profession, in their communities and at Kent State.

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Unveils World-Class FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center
Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡â€™s new FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center provides a world-class training ground to help aviation students and future pilots soar to even greater achievements.

Kent State’s New President Todd Diacon to Serve as 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal
Last year, Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ celebrated 100 years of Homecoming. This year, the university starts the next century of Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Homecoming celebrations with a new president leading the institution.

President Diacon Says He Will Use Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Experience To Succeed
President Diacon says he plans to bring his prior experience to his new role and vision as president, he recently told Crain’s Cleveland Business.

Kent State’s New President Todd Diacon to Serve as 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal
Last year, Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ celebrated 100 years of Homecoming. This year, the university starts the next century of Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Homecoming celebrations with a new president leading the institution.