Move-in golf cart drivers needed
University Housing is looking for volunteers to help welcome our newest Golden Flashes during Move-In 2026! We wanted to give YOU the first opportunity to secure your preferred time slot before volunteer spots fill up! Students will move in on Wednesday, Aug. 19 and Thursday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. If you are available for one or both days — and are ready to cruise campus in a six-seat golf cart — we would love to have you join the team. Volunteers receive a t-shirt, endless appreciation, and the chance to be a part of one of the most exciting campus traditions.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì School of Art Presents Free KBAI Visiting Artist Lecture Series
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s School of Art invites all to attend the 2026 KBAI Visiting Artist Lecture Series, featuring public presentations by visiting artists working in ceramics, jewelry/metals/enameling, painting, print media and photography, and sculpture and expanded media. All lectures are free and open to the public and take place at 5 p.m. in the Center for the Visual Arts, Room 165.
Grill and fire safety this summer
We're in the middle of grilling season, and Environmental Health and Safety has curated grilling best practices for optimal safety this summer. Gas grills are involved in an average of 9,287 home fires annually. Additionally, grill-related injuries are common, with an average of 21,682 emergency room visits per year between 2020 and 2024. Preventive measures can significantly reduce these risks.
The Transformative Kent Blossom Music Festival Experience Returns for its 58th Year
The Kent Blossom Music Festival returns for its 58th season from June 21 through July 26, bringing world-class performances and educational opportunities to ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University and Northeast Ohio. The 2026 season will feature faculty concerts, young artist performances and a season finale at Blossom Music Center, including the festival’s signature side-by-side concert with The Cleveland Orchestra.
Own a piece of Golden Flashes history
Handcrafted from the authentic hardwood of the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center), this collection allows you to own a piece of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì history—from commencements to graduations to concerts and cheering on the home team! Each piece of memorabilia is crafted from game-used sections of the MAC Center court used from 1992-2025. For a limited time, get 15% off when you purchase two or more items!
You're invited: Juneteenth Jubilee
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University will commemorate Juneteenth with a community celebration that combines the rich history of Black Americans with an assortment of festivities. Juneteenth Jubilee will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the Kent Campus, Student Green/Risman Plaza. Enjoy live performances, music, great food, vendors and more. This event is free and open to the public.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì rode a dominant first half to defeat Western Michigan 73-66 Thursday night, securing their spot in the Mid-American Conference tournament semifinals.The Golden Flashes (22-10, 11-7 MAC) built a commanding 43-25 halftime lead and withstood a second-half rally from the Broncos (12-20, 9-9 MAC) at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.Marquis Barnett led ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì with 18 points, while Jalen Sullinger and Cian Medley each contributed 13 points. Delrecco Gillespie recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's defense stifled the Broncos early, holding them to just 25 first-h...
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Baseball takes on the Ohio State Buckeyes Wednesday, April 9, at Bill Davis Stadium in Columbus, Ohio!
Join the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Central Ohio Alumni Chapter for a tailgate in the stadium parking lot to enjoy food and ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì prizes with fellow alumni and fans before cheering on the Golden Flashes at their 6 p.m. game! Alumni are welcome to bring a cooler, chair or lawn games.