Student Life

Students, Business Owners, or Both? Meet the Golden Flashes Paving their Way as Entrepreneurs
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Golden Flashes excel in a range of activities, and some students are forging their own paths by owning and operating small businesses during their college years. With endless opportunities and resources at their fingertips, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ students have found success as entrepreneurs across a range of industries. Here are five of them.

First Star ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Academy Continues to Shine in a Mixed-Learning Environment
As ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ returns to a school year that resembles pre-pandemic times, First Star ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Academy has begun to imagine new programs. The Academy is a free, comprehensive four-year college access program for youth in foster care. The program engages a cohort of up to 30 students in a variety of learning opportunities, including academic support, career exploration, social and cultural activities and more.

Grab a Few Friends and Have an Ice Day at the Opening Celebration of Kent Skates on Dec. 2
Come join ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ President Todd Diacon, Kent Mayor Jerry Fiala and the Marching Golden Flashes as they celebrate the opening of the new public rink, Kent Skates, on Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. with music, free giveaways and, of course, ice skating.

Creating a Brighter Future – Meet the Class of 2025
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Class of 2025 stands tall – more than 3,982 stories tall. Each of our new, first-year students offers a unique and engaging story.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Freshman to Perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
This year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will include a choreographed jump rope routine from a member of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Class of 2025.

‘Kent Skates’ Glides Its Way Into Downtown Kent
The Kent and ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ communities can head downtown to go ice skating starting Nov. 20, courtesy of Kent Skates presented by AMETEK. This special attraction has been created through a partnership between the city of Kent, the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Hotel and Conference Center, the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Kent and ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½.

Public Relations Student Group Earns Seven National Honors
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Chapter earned seven national awards for the work done throughout the 2020-2021 academic year, including for first time in Chapter history, two Teahan Awards, the highest Chapter honors.

Town Hall Examines Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality
A recent town hall provided ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s students, staff and faculty the opportunity to discuss Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality -- topics which have frequently debated across the country.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Trumbull’s Care Closet Opens Allowing Students Easy Access to Various Necessities
Students at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Trumbull who are in need of food, personal items and clothing will now have more support from the university following Trumbull’s Care Closet official opening on Oct. 18. Trumbull’s Care Closet was created by the 2020-2021 Undergraduate Student Government (USG) and is set up as a fund that faculty, staff and the community can donate to. It’s goal is to provide necessities for students who can’t afford them.