Campus Environment

Students walking through path near Ayres Hall

Small jets in the Maya Lin Fountain against campus buildings for a magazine cover focusing on unique campus spaces.

A student sits next to a window at the student center for some late night studying. 

Students walk to class during a lovely fall day.

Sunlight kisses the tops of changing trees as a student is silhouetted. 

A student is seen walking to class, framed by golden leaves. 

A bee hovers over vibrant cosmos flowers basking in the October sunlight, signaling the transition from summer to fall. Captured in early autumn, this image highlights the fleeting beauty of seasonal change as warm days linger and nature begins its quiet preparation for winter. The soft glow of the sun creates a perfect backdrop for the harmony between pollinators and late-blooming flowers, embodying the delicate balance of the ecosystem.

A rare display of the Northern Lights graces the night sky over Kent State University’s Student Center, casting a mesmerizing green and purple glow. The aurora, typically seen in polar regions, is a rare treat for Ohio, adding an ethereal quality to the campus as students gather to witness the natural phenomenon. The university’s iconic “Flashes Take Care of Flashes” banner is illuminated below, highlighting Kent State’s spirit of community against a backdrop of awe-inspiring cosmic beauty.

October colors on campus seem to glow in late afternoon light.

Recreation, Tourism, and Sport management faculty offer canoe outings on campus to students in a variety of classes.