Student Life
Donate Unwanted Items During Move Out
During move-out, students sometimes trash clothes and boxes of food. Throw āNā Go, Ā鶹“«Ć½'s annual move-out program, is currently underway to keep those useable items out of landfills and in the hands of people who need them.
Blue and Gold, Going Green for Earth Month
Every April, Ā鶹“«Ć½ celebrates Earth Month by having Earth-related events all month long. April 22, 2025, is the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, with this yearās theme being āOur Power, Our Planet.ā
What Students Need to Know Before and After Graduation
To help students navigate the post-commencement process, Kent State Today has compiled answers to frequently asked questions about receiving their diplomas, upcoming events, ADA accommodations and more.
Hot Spots for the āThriftyā Student
Thrifting has become increasingly popular among college students thanks to its affordability, sustainability and trendy fashion options. As most college studentsā budgets are tight, thrift stores can offer high-quality clothing and accessories at a fraction of the cost of new items. Luckily, Kent State students has a plethora of thrift spots on and near campus.
Flash Focus: Caitlyn Lincoln
Meet Caitlyn Lincoln, a senior psychology major and a member of the Honors College from Worthington, Pennsylvania, with a proven passion for leadership, patient care and altruism ā even in her hobbies.
A Welcoming Space for Focused Work, Accountability and Community
Research Writing Retreats, sponsored by Ā鶹“«Ć½ās Graduate College, offer a distraction-free environment for graduate students to work on their research and writing projects. While āgiving them permissionā to put other aspects of life aside and focus on their writing, the retreats also create a supportive community that enhances productivity while also offering welcome accountability from their peers.
Kent State Studentsā Training Reaches New Heights at Ohioās Only Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative School
Kent Stateās status as the only Ohio Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative school for the Federal Aviation Administration offers students an innovative and challenging curriculum at a time when the aviation industry faces a critical shortage of air traffic controllers.
Kent State Honors 2025 Student Employee and Supervisor Award Winners
As part of Ā鶹“«Ć½ās Student Employee Appreciation Week, Career Exploration and Development proudly announces recipients of the 2025 Student Employee and Supervisor Awards. These annual honors recognize outstanding individuals who exemplify excellence in their roles across campus, demonstrating initiative, leadership, inclusivity and an enduring commitment to community.
Division Of Student Life Honored for Fifth Straight Year
For the fifth consecutive year, the Division of Student Life at Ā鶹“«Ć½ has been recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs by the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) - College Student Educators International and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.
Kent Stateās Making Our Own Space Program Gives Teens a Taste of Architecture
Summer camps for kids interested in architecture donāt come along often ā at least thatās what Elise Boltonās mother discovered when she searched for one. But then, not a whole lot of 11-year-olds may dream of becoming architects. But that was the case for Bolton, a sophomore in Ā鶹“«Ć½ās College of Architecture and Environmental Design, who knew from when she was a young child that she wanted to be an architect.