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Kent State cheerleaders participate in the Homecoming Parade Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017.

Kent State community revels in Homecoming Parade

Dylan Reynolds October 14, 2017

Anticipation for Kent’s annual Homecoming Parade was building long before participants stepped off.As parade participants registered and lined up Saturday morning, a sense of excitement spread along...

Tuscarawas prepares for Homecoming weekend with food, games

Devon Parker October 12, 2017

Kent State Tuscarawas celebrated its second annual Homecoming Tailgate Party on Wednesday evening in Founders Hall.The Tuscarawas campus filled with Flash pride as the homecoming king and queen received...

Graduate student Richie Schultz holds on tight while riding a mechanical bull during BlastOff in Risman Plaza on Sunday.

Thousands fill Risman Plaza to partake in annual BlastOff

Austin Mariasy August 28, 2017

Risman Plaza burst at the seams with thousands of students for the annual BlastOff event marking the start of the 2017-18 school year. Student organizations ranging from political groups, the Dungeons...

Screenshot of Kent State graduate and three-NFL Pro Bowler Josh Cribbs announcing he will be the 2016 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal set for Oct. 1 in a YouTube video posted by the Kent State University Alumni Association on Monday, Aug. 1, 2016. 

Josh Cribbs to reign as parade Grand Marshal

Rachel Duthie September 28, 2016

This is Josh Cribbs' first homecoming.Despite the Kent State alum and three-time NFL Pro Bowler playing in Homecoming football games throughout his high school and college career, Cribbs has never felt...

09/29/16 Kesha

USG markets Kesha, PartyNextDoor concert with new techniques

Lauren Rathmell September 28, 2016

Kent State's Undergraduate Student Government will host a Homecoming Week concert with pop artist Kesha and hip-hop artist PartyNextDoor on Thursday.While the concert happens to fall during the week of...

Electa Royal and Alex Vasquez, students at Kent State, kiss amidst other couples during Kiss on the K in Risman Plaza on October 3, 2015.

“Kiss on the K” named wildest Homecoming tradition by online magazine

Danielle Minor October 22, 2015

The Lala, an online magazine, recently named Kent State one of its "Six Schools with the Wildest Homecoming Traditions" for its annual "Kiss on the K."During the event, all couples who met at Kent State...

Kent State University President Beverly Warren and Kent State alumnus and current New England Patriots player Julian Edelman get ready to start the Kent State Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. Edelman returned to his alma mater to take part in the Homecoming parade as Grand Marshal. 

Patriots’ receiver comes home to Kent State

Jimmy Miller October 4, 2015

NFL wide receiver Julian Edelman finally got his chance to meet with his former team Friday night.In an interview Tuesday, Edelman said he hadn’t talked to the Kent State football team because of his...

Junior Wide Receiver Ernest Calhoun gets hoisted over the head of Offensive lineman Anthony Pruitt after scoring a touchdown against Miami University. The Flashes beat Miami at Dix Stadium for the homecoming game 20-14.

Flashes cap off Homecoming weekend with victory

Stephen Means October 3, 2015

Kent State (2-3, 1-0 MAC) opened up Mid-American Conference play 1-0 for the first time since 2012 after its win over Miami (OH) (1-4,0-1 MAC), 20-14.  “Great first MAC win,” head coach Paul Haynes...

Edelman inducted into Varsity K Hall of Fame

Stephen Means October 3, 2015

Former Kent State stand out Julian Edelman was inducted into the “Varsity K” Hall of Fame during halftime of the game.  “(Kent State is) a crucial part of my foundation,” Edelman said. “I learned...

Runners stand poised at the starting line of the 15th annual Bowman VCup 5k race during Homecoming Weekend on October 3, 2015.

Bowman Cup 5K kicks off Homecoming Festivities

Elizabeth Randolph October 3, 2015

  The 15th annual Bowman Cup 5K took place on Saturday as a part of the Homecoming events.    Named after the fedora-loving former Kent State University President George Bowman, the race follows a...

Good Samaritan Provision aims to keep students safe at Homecoming

Brenna Parker October 1, 2015

The Good Samaritan Provision aims to protect student’s health and safety, especially for students looking to take part in Homecoming festivities this weekend.Kent State Police Services Community Resource...

Homecoming court raises money for local philanthropy

Danie Minor, The Kent Stater Lauren Stebelton, TV2 September 30, 2015

TV2's Lauren Stebelton finds out how one gets on homecoming court and what the court's philanthropy is.KSU Homecoming Court from KentWired.com on Vimeo. This year’s Homecoming Court has been tasked...