Kent State University is a public research university in Kent, Ohio, founded in 1910. The Golden Flashes compete in the Mid-American Conference at the Division I level. Kent State is recognized internationally for its programs in fashion design, journalism, aeronautics, and architecture. The university is known for its School of Fashion Design and Merchandising and the May 4th National Historic Landmark, which commemorates the 1970 campus events that became a turning point in American history. KSU's scenic campus in the Cuyahoga River Valley serves students from across Ohio and the world.
