Student Life
Don't Ghost Your Friends This Halloween Weekend
Halloween weekend can be one of the best times of the year for college students. While it can be exciting to celebrate, both positive and negative factors can contribute to the weekend’s frightful fun. ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Police Services has some tips to have a safe, fun weekend.
Art Without Limits Inspires Students to Turn Creative Passions Into Careers
Alumni, high school students, visiting speakers and ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University students, faculty and staff explored entrepreneurship in different creative career paths at the College of the Arts’ 2026 Art Without Limits event. The event provided hands-on experiences across art industries for high school students and exemplified the entrepreneurial side of those industries.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Pair Puts Library Cards in Every Student’s Hand at Akron School
For Madelynn Johnson, working in a library is more than a job; it’s a way to give back to the community she has loved since childhood. True to this mission, this ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University student recently helped make public library access available to every student at an elementary school in Akron, Ohio.
HacKSU Expands the Tool Belt for Students Interested in Coding | ‘Club Hopping’
HacKSU is the coding club at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì, and expands on the university's computer science program. ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Today joins the organization for a recent meeting to learn more about their community.
10 Ways to Experience Fall in Kent and Around Campus
At ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University, the leaves are changing, a crisp breeze is in the air and the anticipated autumn season has finally arrived. As the season changes, students, faculty and staff have an opportunity to explore fall activities both on campus and throughout downtown Kent.
High School Senior Gets a Glimpse of His Future at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì
A senior at Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio, Eli Barkley arrived at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center for Preview KSU, joining hundreds of prospective students and their families for a day designed to help them picture their future as Golden Flashes.
Hands in the Dirt, Seeds From the Sky
Dirty hands and laughter were some of the results of an hour’s work at the Herrick Conservatory as ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University students rolling a rich mixture of clay, compost and native flower seeds into seedballs, a simple yet effective method for planting native plants and wildflowers that were then thrown into fields to enhance pollinator habitats across campus.
Students Craft Zines and Community Through the Carbon Copy Collective | ‘Club Hopping’
The Carbon Copy Collective is a new student organization dedicated to creating zines and community through art. ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Today joins them to learn more about the new club.
Forget the Old-School College Open House; ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Offers a $1,000 Scholarship to Students Who Attend Preview KSU and Later Enroll
Forget the old-school college open house. More than 2,000 prospective students and families from 13 states will experience ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University during Preview KSU on Friday, Oct. 16, through an arena kickoff, hands-on demonstrations and a day exploring college life. High school seniors who attend and later enroll will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
First-Time Student Voters ‘Feel Ready’ for Election Day
As election season approaches, first-time voters at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University 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.
