Nationally Distinctive

Despite the Dangers, Early Humans Risked Life-Threatening Flintknapping Injuries
For most, the craft known as flintknapping is a skilled hobby or art form that was thought to occasionally require bandages or stitches. However, new research suggests flintknapping is far more dangerous than previously understood.

Top Honors: Kent State Recognized Among the Best Graduate Schools in 2023-2024 US News Rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranks 11 Kent State University programs among the best in the nation in its recently released 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings.
Precision Flight Team places Ninth in the Nation at 2023 SAFECON Competition
Congratulations are in order for the Kent State University Precision Flight Team for another successful appearance at the , hosted by the . The team competed from May 8th through May 13th in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Summer Reading from the Kent State University Press
The Kent State University Press released a list of new titles this spring that would make for enjoyable summer reading for the beach, pool or backyard hammock.

“Young Plato” Meets Kent State’s "Elvis"
A visiting documentary star (and Elvis fan) received a very special welcome at Kent State.

IN A FLASH: Commemoration and Community
The Kent State Community came together for the 53rd Commemoration of May 4, 1970.

IN A FLASH: Voices of Remembrance

Jerry Lewis Lecture Series Begins 53rd May 4 Commemoration
As someone who studied higher education administration, Kent State University Assistant Professor Erica Eckert, Ph.D., had always wondered what it would have been like to experience the May 4, 1970, Kent State shootings as a student affairs administrator.

IN A FLASH: Young Fashionistas Take the Runway
Kent State's Annual Fashion Show included several collections for children.

Live in New York - The Annual Kent State Fashion Show
Kent State's NYC Fashion campus hosted a livestreamed watch party of the Fashion Show in Kent.