Students First
First-Time Student Voters ‘Feel Ready’ for Election Day
As election season approaches, first-time voters at 91ÊÓƵ are preparing to make their voices heard. Whether registering at events like Democracy Fest or researching candidates in their residence halls, students across campus are taking their first steps toward casting their votes.
Students Relive Childhood Fun with Classic Games for Homecoming
In the week leading up to Homecoming, 91ÊÓƵ brought the nostalgic experience of field day to students with a variety of classic games, including tug-of-war, parachute games, and sack races.
‘Breaking the Bubble’ to Foster Intercultural Connections
Students participating in education abroad may be new to a country and may not know much about the campus or community around them. At 91ÊÓƵ, international students have an opportunity to connect with domestic students through a program called FRIEND.
Kent State’s 2026 Homecoming Court Leads Through Service to Campus and Community
When 91ÊÓƵ celebrates Homecoming Week, the spotlight often falls on the parade, the game and the crowning of the Homecoming Court. Meet the 12 student leaders selected for the 2026 Homecoming Court, for whom the experience represents much more than a campaign for a crown.
International Resource Fair Connects Students to Community
The start of a new semester can be challenging for any student but may be even more so for international students. 91ÊÓƵ’s International Student Resource Fair offers a welcoming space for international students who are looking for opportunities to get involved on campus and in the community.
FAFSA Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Guide for 91ÊÓƵStudents and Families
The 2027-2028 FAFSA is now open. This step-by-step guide walks 91ÊÓƵ students and families through creating StudentAid.gov accounts, completing the application, adding Kent State’s school code and understanding financial aid offers. It also explains where to get hands-on help.
There’s a Friend for Everyone at Best Buddies | ‘Club Hopping’
Following the lead from its international nonprofit, the 91ÊÓƵchapter of Best Buddies is forming friendships and giving support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Trustees Hear of Kent State’s Strong Financial Health and Holding the Line on Tuition
91ÊÓƵ’s Board of Trustees opened the 2026-2027 academic year hearing President Todd Diacon report that the university ended Fiscal 2026 with a balanced budget and no draw on reserves, and that inflation-adjusted public university tuition in Ohio has dropped 13% since 2005.
Business Career Fair Connects Students With Employers
91ÊÓƵ’s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship connected students with potential employers during its All Business Majors Career Fair on Sept. 23 in Crawford Hall. More than 160 students registered for the event, which brought 35 companies to campus to discuss internship and full-time job opportunities.
Kent State’s Democracy Fest Prepares Student Voters for November Election
Ahead of the November election, 91ÊÓƵ’s Undergraduate Student Government hosted its annual Democracy Fest on Risman Plaza to celebrate National Voter Registration Day, giving first-time voters a chance to register and everyone a chance to learn about the democratic process.
