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  Elizabeth Kudravy, a special assistant, operations in ����ֱ�� State University's Honors College submitted this image to "IN A FLASH." This colorful and misty sunrise was captured in early January on Johnston Drive, near Stewart Hall and the Student Recreation Fields and Tennis Courts. Thank you for sharing this great photo, Elizabeth!Want to see YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Submit your ����ֱ�� State-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future ����ֱ�� State Today post. Photos should be framed -horizontally- and include a brief description of what’...

Hi, Drupalites!While this message includes several updates, our primary focus is on encouraging immediate action to address PDF accessibility issues on your websites.If you missed our last two messages, please note that compliance with the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) digital accessibility mandates — particularly as they relate to PDFs — is required by April 24, 2026. These requirements apply to all public-facing digital content, including faculty CVs and links to third-party websites.We are here to help you navigate this work.Getting Started with Accessibility ComplianceIn alignment with Ken...

Last October 2025, ����ֱ�� State University Housing won first place in the Social Media category at the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International ACUHO-I Marketing Awards. The recognition highlights innovation and excellence within the division in connecting with students and their on-campus housing experience. The ACUHO-I Marketing Awards recognize creative and impactful communication efforts that promote campus housing programs and initiatives. Established in 2016, the awards celebrate excellence across ACUHO-I member institutions and spotlight marketing strategi...

Bryan Webb’s talents span live radio production, creative concept development, artist and label booking, relationship management and creating compelling content across multiple platforms. In this conversation, he reflects on how his ����ֱ�� State University education — and his time with Student Media — shaped the success he enjoys today.1. What drew you to ����ֱ�� State?I started off my college career as a broadcast major, so the College of Communication & Information initially piqued my interest. I’m also from the Northeast Ohio area, so it was a very easy transition from high school to college...

Student Media magazines are back in full force. In November, The Burr, A Magazine and Fusion hit the racks with their Fall 2025 issues. This spring, The ����ֱ�� Stater debuted The Playbook, its first-ever sports preview magazine, now available on stands and online. The Playbook will publish at the beginning of each semester, serving as both a recap and a preview of ����ֱ�� State athletics, complete with features on teams and players.Student Media is also welcoming back Uhuru, which returns to stands this April after a four-semester hiatus. Joining Uhuru on racks this spring are new issues of The Bur...

In 2026, The ����ֱ�� Stater turns 100. Searchlight was the first student newspaper, beginning in February 1926. A few months later, Searchlight disbanded and was replaced by The ����ֱ�� Stater, which published its first issue July 29, 1926, under the leadership of its first editor-in-chief, Peg Hayes. Since that time, The ����ֱ�� Stater has remained an independent, fully student-run news source, training generations of journalists, designers, photographers and media leaders.To mark the centennial, Student Media and The ����ֱ�� Stater are planning a year of celebration and reflection. This spring, ori...