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The Tommy Evans Invitational women's race in Akron, Ohio, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.

Lightning causes delays in cross country Tommy Evans Invitational

Ian Kreider September 8, 2017

The day was dreary,wet and toe-numbing for the cross country Tommy Evans Invitational at the University of Akron Thursday, Sept. 8.Spectators and athletes alike bundled up in their respective vehicles...

Kent State Trumbull to launch cross country team

William Kovach June 15, 2017

For 25 years, the students of Kent State’s Trumbull campus have been without a formal athletic program. Now, Trumbull dean and chief administration officer Lance Grahn announced the campus will launch...

Kaitlyn Redovian, Kent State senior nutrition and exercise science major, poses for a portrait on front campus on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, Redovian is participating in the Ulman Cancer Fund's 4k for Cancer program. Her team will run coast to coast this summer, stopping by hospitals around the country to visit cancer patients and deliver chemo care bags. 

Student runs cross country for cancer

Tyler Haughn February 12, 2017

When an individual, particularly a young adult, is diagnosed with cancer — regardless of the outcome — their lives are changed forever.In 1996, when 19-year-old Doug Ulman discovered he had Chondrosarcoma,...

16th annual Bowman Cup 5K kicks off Homecoming Saturday

Mckenna Corson October 1, 2016

The 16th annual Bowman Cup 5K Race brought homecoming spirit to over 300 participants Saturday. Anyone was allowed to register for the race, which kicked off at 8 a.m. at the Student Recreation and Wellness...

Kent State athletes are students first

Elise Kogelnik May 11, 2016

Sophomore volleyball player Kelsey Bittinger was focused on impressing college recruiters in high school so she could continue in the sport.Now an accomplished outside hitter, Bittinger strives to stand...

Kent State Tuscarawas to expand athletic and music programs

Alyssa Ronyak April 17, 2016

Kent State Tuscarawas Campus is planning to expand its athletics and music programs starting as early as this fall. The goal for the regional campus is to expand the overall collegiate experience for its...

Professor Elizabeth Herndon runs on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. Herndon participated in the U.S. Olympic marathon trials on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, where she placed 43rd.

KSU geology professor competes in US Olympic Marathon Trials

Benjamin VanHoose February 24, 2016

Tucked away on the second floor of McGilvrey Hall is the office of geology assistant professor Elizabeth Herndon. The room appears like any other scientist’s work area would with stacks of papers, samples...

Women’s cross country starts out hot at Tommy Evans Invitational

Simon Hannig September 13, 2015

The Kent State men’s and women’s cross country teams kicked off their season at Akron on Thursday at the Tommy Evans Invitational.The men went 0-3 and the women, led by senior Rachel Slingluff, went...

Cross country team to begin season Thursday

Simon Hannig September 9, 2015

The Kent State Flashes men’s and women’s cross country teams will kick off their 2015 season in Akron Thursday at the Tommy Evans Invitational, Sept. 10.Kent State will bring back some key members...

UPDATED: Kent State’s Barnes heads to Saturday finals of Armory Invitational

Andrew Bugel January 31, 2015

To be a sprinter, one has to be fast, relentless and willing to push the extra distance.Many teams don’t have that star sprinter that is consistent week in and week out.Junior William Barnes was determined...

Cross country wraps up season at Great Lakes Regional

Richie Mulhall November 15, 2014

Women's ResultsMen's ResultsThe Kent State cross-country team concluded its season at the 2014 NCAA Great Lakes Regional, hosted by the University of Wisconsin, in Madison, Wisconsin on Friday. Great...

Cross-country fights cold weather, heads to NCAA Great Lakes Regional

Richie Mulhall November 13, 2014

Live Results Snow is expected to pelt the northeast region of the country Thursday evening into Friday, but the inclement weather doesn’t concern Kent State cross-country coach Mark Croghan one bit.Despite...