Nationally Distinctive

Renowned Football Coach Nick Saban Joins ESPN
During his time at Kent State, Saban earned three letters in football and one in baseball from 1970 to 1972. In 1973, he was a graduate assistant coach and defensive assistant for the Flashes. He was inducted into the Kent State Varsity K Hall of Fame in 2015.

Military Members Embracing Online Advanced Public Health Degrees
Active military members are embracing online master’s degree programs in ÆÞÓÑÉçÇøâ€™s College of Public Health for the flexibility and ease with which they can earn an advanced degree.

IN A FLASH: Flashes Get Out
A brief preview of spring-like weather inspired Golden Flashes to venture outdoors.
High Style: Kent State’s School of Fashion Rules the Runway
​Students, faculty and alumni from ÆÞÓÑÉçÇøâ€™s world-renowned School of Fashion sent some of their most exciting designs down the runway on Feb. 8 in Haute for the House, a fashion show that benefitted Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio.

Creating Career-Ready Graduates: Kent State Recognized Nationally for High-Quality Online Graduate Degree Programs
In its new 2024 Best Online Programs rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognizes ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø in the Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master’s in Business Programs and Best Online Master’s in MBA Programs lists.

The History of Black History Month
Mwatabu S. Okantah, professor and chair of the Department of Africana Studies at ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø, was featured on WKYC Studios’ Good Company discussing the history and importance of Black History Month.

Student Composers Shine in Concert
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø student composers had the opportunity to have their works performed in concert by the university’s orchestra.

IN A FLASH: A Squirrel Instead?
At Kent State, campus black squirrels may need to step in for Groundhog Day forecasting duties.

How an Award-Winning Teacher Found Her Calling
After a few stops and starts, alumna Michelle Abrahamson Robell found her purpose in a fulfilling (and award-winning) career as a teacher.

A ‘One-of-a-Kind’ Public Relations Program
The combination of a strong curriculum, real-world experience and a focus on networking allows ÆÞÓÑÉçÇøâ€™s undergraduate public relations students to develop a strong foundation for their future careers.