Kent State University Division of Student Affairs

09/25/2026

It’s a Parents & Families edition of Blue & Gold Friday! 💙💛 The Flash Family is getting a little bigger this weekend as we welcome more than 1,600 parents and family members to campus for Parents & Families Weekend!

We’re ready for a weekend full of love, fun, memories and a whole lot of Kent State spirit!

👉 Find the full weekend lineup at the link in bio.
⚡Scroll to the end for a special P&F Weekend offer.

09/25/2026

Check out this Parents & Families Weekend Bonus Offer!

During Parents & Families Weekend, University Culinary Services is offering an exclusive Meal Plan Bonus Offer. From Sept. 24–26, add funds to a new or existing Flash Max Meal Plan and receive a $25 Declining Balance bonus for every $200 added. It’s an easy way to give your student a little more flexibility for meals, snacks and dining on campus. Visit https://www.kent.edu/parents/weekend for more info!

09/18/2026

Your favorite celebrities, but make them ✨Student Life resources ✨
From building leadership skills to finding your next opportunity, there’s a campus resource to match every personality. Which one are you?

09/17/2026

What’s happening around Kent State lately?

From Kent State dodgeball starting its season ranked No. 4 nationally, to Kent State bringing resources directly to students living off campus, there’s plenty happening across the Golden Flash community. 💙💛

We’re also catching up on student organizations finding community through Club Hopping and looking ahead to Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend Sept. 25–26.

Catch up on these stories and more from Kent State Today.

09/08/2026

College comes with a lot of expectations and not all of them are true.

From finding your people to figuring out your major, there’s no one “right” way to do college. Swipe through as we bust a few common college myths and remind you that it’s okay to figure things out as you go. 💙⚡

And when you need a little help along the way, Student Life is here for you.

09/02/2026

Catch up on what’s happening around Kent State!

From campus news and student stories to research, events and Golden Flash achievements, there’s always something happening at Kent State. 💙

08/27/2026

WELCOME BACK, FLASHES!
Move-In is more than boxes, keys and unpacking. It's the beginning of new friendships, new experiences and your Golden Experience.
Want to hear more about this year's Move-In and meet some of the students and families starting their Kent State journey?
Read the full story — link in bio!

08/18/2026

Ready to jump into campus life? ⚡ KSU Kickoff is your ultimate guide to making friends, exploring Kent, and setting yourself up for college success before classes even start. Swipe through to see why you don't want to miss out.

08/10/2026

Taking care of yourself is part of being a Golden Flash.

From mental health and counseling to fitness, basic needs, and support services, Kent State has resources to help you feel your best and navigate whatever comes your way.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

**Explore wellness resources available to you at Kent State. ⚡**