University News

First-Year Students Move Onto Campus Carrying Belongings, Excitement and Some Nervousness
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s president, faculty and staff helped the new Golden Flashes move into their residence halls.

FAFSA Troubles? Help and Financial Aid Are Still Available
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s financial aid administrators want students and their families who were caught in the snags of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid process to know that financial aid and help completing the application are still available. The FAFSA cycle for the 2024-25 school year is not over.

IN A FLASH: U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ«
When U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« this summer, he and U.S. Representative (and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« alumna) Emilia Sykes toured the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the May 4 Visitors Center.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremony
The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 10.

IN A FLASH: Getting Campus Ready
Throughout the year, all around campus, dedicated people work hard to keep everything at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« in working order and looking great.

IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer
While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Raises $383 Million in Record-Breaking Fundraising Campaign
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. The Forever Brighter campaign ended in June 2024, having raised more than $383.2 million total.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Fashion Program Stitches Path to Success for Local Designer
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s School of Fashion taught Liam Aberle everything he knows about the industry.
IN A FLASH: A Warm Welcome for Visiting Families
Summer Preview KSU days give high school and transfer students and their families an opportunity to get to know Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ«.

International Student-Athletes Find Second Home at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ«
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s international student-athletes make an extraordinary commitment to leave their countries to study and train so far away from home.