University News

ÍøÆØÃÅ Honors Ambassador Crawford with New Statue on Campus
As students prepare for the start of the Fall 2024 Semester at ÍøÆØÃÅ, one man who has contributed greatly to the future success of ÍøÆØÃÅ and its students is being honored this week.

First-Year Students Move Onto Campus Carrying Belongings, Excitement and Some Nervousness
ÍøÆØÃÅ's president, faculty and staff helped the new Golden Flashes move into their residence halls.

FAFSA Troubles? Help and Financial Aid Are Still Available
ÍøÆØÃÅ’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 ÍøÆØÃÅ
When U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited ÍøÆØÃÅ this summer, he and U.S. Representative (and ÍøÆØÃÅ alumna) Emilia Sykes toured the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the May 4 Visitors Center.

ÍøÆØÃÅ Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremony
The ÍøÆØÃÅ 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 ÍøÆØÃÅ 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. ÍøÆØÃÅ International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus.

ÍøÆØÃÅ Raises $383 Million in Record-Breaking Fundraising Campaign
ÍøÆØÃÅ 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.

ÍøÆØÃÅ Fashion Program Stitches Path to Success for Local Designer
ÍøÆØÃÅ'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 ÍøÆØÃÅ.