Student Life
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's Wetlands Are the Training Grounds for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
Senior Nick Brocato and sophomore Tamera Owens were among the 172 undergraduate С»ÆƬÊÓƵ students who participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) during the summer of 2025. They conducted research projects under the direction of Lauren Kinsman-Costello, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ and members of her lab.
Flash Focus: LaTaesia Snyder
Meet LaTaesia Snyder, a junior criminology and justice studies major with a minor in pre-law from Akron, Ohio, who’s making the most of her opportunities to learn about the American justice system.
Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Reaffirms С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's Distinction, Impact and Integrity
The Higher Learning Commission reaffirmed С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's accreditation, a testament to the university's distinction, impact and integrity.
IN A FLASH: Knee Deep in Research
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience gives students, as soon as their first year, opportunities to work alongside university faculty on hands-on research activities.
IN A FLASH: Making the K
Taking a drone photo of an entire incoming class of students forming a giant "K" is a relatively new tradition at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ. It happens immediately after Convocation with all students filing out of the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center to a large, open field on c…
10 Things You’ll Only Understand If You Go to С»ÆƬÊÓƵ
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ is a place where unique traditions and memorable moments shape the student experience. The scurry of squirrels, late-night food trips and the adrenaline rush of finals week are just a few things only С»ÆƬÊÓƵ students understand. Here are 10 things every Golden Flash knows all too well.
Flash Focus: Jordan Caraway
Meet Jordan Caraway, a senior biochemistry major from New Lenox, Illinois, whose passion for chemistry has shaped her С»ÆƬÊÓƵ experience and future goals.
IN A FLASH: 3-2-1: BLASTOFF!
BLASTOFF! is the final event of KSU Kickoff welcoming new students and celebrating the start of the semester on the day before fall classes begin.
Convocation Officially Welcomes С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's Class of 2029
A high-energy rally welcomed С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's Class of 2029 to the beginning of fall semester, as KSU Kickoff week continued.
IN A FLASH: Late Night at The Library
Each year as part of KSU Kickoff, С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's University Library invites incoming students to get to know the library with games, giveaways and free pizza at Late Night at The Library.