Meet Trinity Rudolph, a junior nursing major and Spanish minor at Kent State University College of Nursing. Passionate about how nurses can influence healthcare policy, she believes their unique perspectives can drive meaningful reform. Learn more here: nursingblog.kent.edu/2024/12/06/bri…

Meet Renee Ellis, a second-year fashion design and fashion merchandising double major and member of the Honors College from Chicago, Illinois. Although she is only in her second year, Ellis has been heavily involved in organizations around the Kent Campus. kent.edu/today/news/fla…

On February 15, 2025, Kent State University’s chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta: The Honors Society for First-Year Academic Success (ALD) welcomed 279 new members at the annual induction ceremony. kent.edu/honors/news/ce…

Gabe Colbrunn, an Honors College junior and mechatronics engineering major in the Kent State Aeronautics & Engineering called robotics his “lifelong passion" and he's using his passion to make medical procedures more accurate and effective. Read his story here: kent.edu/honors/news/ho…

Samantha Allan, an Honors College senior in College of EHHS is one of over 400 current Kent State Honors College students pursuing a career in a healthcare-related major. Read her story here: kent.edu/honors/news/cr…

Alex Miller, a senior, is one of 245 Honors College students across various Kent State majors focusing on design. Alex is a visual communication design major with minors in photography and user experience design. Visit the link below to read Alex's story. kent.edu/honors/news/de…

Have a happy and restful spring break and remember to take some time for yourself! The Honors College will await your return to campus, just in time for a strong finish to the last few weeks of the semester!

Karl Uhrig, Ph.D., teaches a Freshman Honors Colloquium (FHC) section for Honors College first-year students. Uhrig’s teaching style has led to his selection as this year’s Distinguished Honors Faculty Award winner. Read Professor Uhrig's story: kent.edu/honors/news/fr…

Thomas Brewer, Ph.D., M. Jur., is a mentor, researcher, founding member of the Kent State University College of Public Health and the winner of the 2025 Distinguished Honors Alumni award. Read Thomas' story at the link below: kent.edu/honors/news/co…

On April 17, 2025, in the Kent State University Student Center, outstanding Kent State seniors and two exceptional faculty members were honored during the Senior Honors Reception, and also, the Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Induction Ceremony. Read more below: kent.edu/honors/news/ke…

Congratulations to Theresa Yogi, recipient of Kent State’s 2025 Distinguished Advising Award! She has served Honors College students as an academic advisor for 7.5 years and received the most nominations - 29 student submissions - a testament to her dedication and impact!

Congratulations on making it through the 2024-2025 school year! Have a great summer break!

Riley Drabic, a junior architectural studies major in the @kentcaed and member of the Honors College, is working on a Senior Honors Thesis which examines stained glass restoration techniques used in Sainte Chapelle and Notre Dame. Read Riley's story: kent.edu/honors/news/ho…

Today marks 55 years since the tragic events that took place on May 4, 1970 on the Kent State University campus. The university remembers those four lives that were lost, the nine that were injured, and the many others whose lives were changed forever on that date in history.

Congratulations graduates! We wish you well in your future careers and journeys beyond Kent State.

The Honors College invites all first-year students starting in Fall 2025 to watch our Honors College Orientation video, where you'll learn about the benefits/requirements of membership — as well as Freshman Honors Colloquium (FHC). Watch the video now: kent.edu/honors/honors-…

Join us in honoring and remembering our fallen veterans this Memorial Day. The university is closed today, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. No classes are scheduled and university offices will be closed. Normal operations will resume on Tues., May 27.

The Honors College and the Kent State University community will be closed on Thurs., June 19, in observance of Juneteenth Day, celebrating the anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States.

Happy 4th of July, Golden Flashes! Celebrate safely while spending time with family and friends.

Happy Labor Day! Kent State University is closed today, Mon., Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. No classes are scheduled and university offices will be closed.