Student Life
IN A FLASH: Making the K
10 Things You’ll Only Understand If You Go to ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ State
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ 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 ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ State 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 ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ State 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.
IN A FLASH: Late Night at The Library
Each year as part of KSU Kickoff, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ State's University Library invites incoming students to get to know the library with games, giveaways and free pizza at Late Night at The Library.
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ State Alumni Tell a Tale of Success for TRIO Student Support Services
ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ is celebrating another five years of federal funding for its TRIO Student Support Services program that helps propel first-generation college students, students from limited-income backgrounds and students with disabilities to academic success.
Movin’ on Up: Students Begin Arriving at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ State for the 2025 Fall Semester
Filled-to-the-brim plastic totes, computers, desk lamps, excited students and harried parents – it’s the first day of move-in for ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s 2025 Fall Semester. The annual arrival of students to their residence halls began on Wednesday, Aug. 13, on the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Campus.
‘I’m Looking Forward to It; Crossing the Stage as a Graduate, Instead of as a Planner'
After planning and supporting hundreds of ceremonies and events at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ State, Lisa O'Connell, director of University Events and Protocol, got a graduate's-eye-view of summer commencement ceremonies as she walked the stage to receive her graduate degree as part of ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ State's Class of 2025.
Christian Siriano: ‘ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ State Interns Are Always Amazing’
Acclaimed New York fashion designer Christian Siriano told ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ School of Fashion students to practice their craft with dedication, accept criticism and learn from it, but to remember that they will never please everyone.
Eagle Scout Project Provides ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ State Students a Place to Hang Out
Copley High School senior Grant Hyne developed Hammock Hangout on the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Campus as part of an Eagle Scout service project.