Today marks 50 years since the shootings at Kent State on May 4, 1970. To honor this significant moment in American history, the 50th Commemoration website features various resources, including a video tribute that will air at noon. Tune in:
#KentStateMay4
Members of the Kent State community and beyond will gather for the annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, the day the Ohio National Guard fired on Kent State students during an anti-war protest. Learn more:
KSU Advisory – Jan. 29 – All campuses, the College of Podiatric Medicine and the Cleveland Foot and Ankle Clinic will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 30. Essential personnel should check with their supervisors. Updates at .
Kent State will implement a COVID-19 vaccine requirement, with exemptions considered for medical and religious/personal reasons. This requirement will be phased in over the fall semester to give everyone in our community the opportunity to get vaccinated.
Kent State Police have investigated internet claims of a woman in a red hoodie working with men to try and abduct students and have found no evidence to support the claims. This appears to be a rumor being shared on social media. If you see suspicious activity, call 330-672-2212.
Today, we reflect on the tragic events that took place at Kent State University 49 years ago on May 4, 1970.
The noon commemoration will take place at the
@KentStudentCntr
Ballroom due to weather. See the full schedule of events:
KSU Advisory: March 10 - All Campuses - Beginning today at 4:25 p.m. all face-to-face classes are canceled. Online classes are not interrupted. Remote classes to begin March 16. See .
Throughout the year,
@kentstatemay4
presented exhibits featuring personal items of the four students slain on May 4, 1970, to not only remember their tragic deaths, but also to honor their meaningful lives. Learn about Allison, Bill, Jeff and Sandy:
KSU Advisory – Jan. 30 – All campuses, the College of Podiatric Medicine and the Cleveland Foot and Ankle Clinic will be closed Thursday, Jan. 31. Essential personnel should check with their supervisors. Updates at .
Photo of the Week: Julie, a marketing student in the Kent State College of Business Administration, graduated early in a special ceremony last week on Aug. 2 so that her father, who is in poor health, could witness her commencement via video.
#KentState
Kent State plans to resume residential living and in-person classes this fall. Learn more about the reopening committees’ plans to ensure an outstanding and safe experience for our students, faculty and staff.
Our lovable mascot hatched from his egg 34 years ago, today. Watch as Interim Dean of Students
@PhD_Drummer
surprises Flash for his birthday. Happy birthday, Flash!
We apologize for the emergency message test that woke up many of you in our residence halls early this morning. This recorded test message was activated accidentally. We will make sure it doesn’t happen again.
An incident earlier this evening at an apartment complex in Franklin Township is being investigated by the Portage County Sheriff’s Office. The location is about 2 miles away from the Kent Campus, and we have received no information that would indicate a threat to our campus.
In the 50 years since the shootings at Kent State on May 4, 1970, the nine injured students formed lifelong friendships, bonded by their desire to never forget what happened that day and to honor the memory of the four students killed. Read more:
Kent State celebrated its newest graduates at the One University Commencement on Saturday, May 12, at Dix Stadium. The ceremony recognized graduates from the university’s eight campuses. Congratulations, Class of 2018!
#FlashesForever
Former Kent State quarterback
@Edelman11
was named the Most Valuable Player of
#SuperBowlLIII
, becoming the first
@MACSports
student-athlete to receive the honor.
No, he really IS Batman.
@KSUAlumni
(and THE BEST Batman lead in our humble opinion) Michael Keaton, who was the 2018 Kent State commencement keynote speaker, will reprise his role as the Dark Night in the DC's "The Flash" which hits theaters today.
Steve Harvey, a former Kent State student himself, just changed the lives of eight incoming freshmen. Be sure to tune into his talk show "Steve" at 9 a.m. tomorrow on WUAB (local) to see how.
Join us at noon today, May 4, for the premiere of a special video tribute focusing on the nine students wounded during the virtual 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970. Watch it here:
Kent State celebrated its newest graduates at the One University Commencement on Saturday at Dix Stadium. Congratulations, Class of 2019!
#FlashesForever
Kent State alumni Julian Edelman and Josh Boyer make their 5th appearance in the Super Bowl today! Take a look at all the former Golden Flashes who have reached the big game:
#SuperBowlLIII
Guess which university will be featured in this category on Wednesday's episode of
@Jeopardy
? Here's a hint: ⚡💙💛 Be sure to tune in at 7:30 p.m. ET!
#Jeopardy
A new program born out of an existing partnership between Kent State and the
@LJFamFoundation
will allow all eligible students in the oldest I PROMISE Network class to be guaranteed free tuition for four years and one year of free room and meal plan.
Tiera Moore is the first in her family to earn a bachelor’s degree, with help from Kent State resources, programs and services. Recently, Kent State has been recognized for its long-held commitment to supporting first-generation students like her.
What is it about Ray’s Place? The downtown Kent landmark is as iconic to the Kent State community as the Golden Flash or the Rock. Its owner, alumnus Charlie Thomas, likewise is a fixture in the city and within the university.
Congratulations to Kent State's Class of 2020! Enjoy the recognition during the special virtual commencement ceremony that will be live at 11 a.m. today. Watch the ceremony here:
#FlashesForever