Student Life
10 Things You’ll Only Understand If You Go to ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ is a place where unique traditions and memorable moments shape the student experience. The scurry of squirrels, late-night food trips and the adrenaline rush of finals week are just a few things only ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State students understand. Here are 10 things every Golden Flash knows all too well.
Flash Focus: Jordan Caraway
Meet Jordan Caraway, a senior biochemistry major from New Lenox, Illinois, whose passion for chemistry has shaped her ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State experience and future goals.
IN A FLASH: 3-2-1: BLASTOFF!
BLASTOFF! is the final event of KSU Kickoff welcoming new students and celebrating the start of the semester on the day before fall classes begin.
Convocation Officially Welcomes ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State's Class of 2029
A high-energy rally welcomed ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State's Class of 2029 to the beginning of fall semester, as KSU Kickoff week continued.
IN A FLASH: Late Night at The Library
Each year as part of KSU Kickoff, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State's University Library invites incoming students to get to know the library with games, giveaways and free pizza at Late Night at The Library.
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State Alumni Tell a Tale of Success for TRIO Student Support Services
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ is celebrating another five years of federal funding for its TRIO Student Support Services program that helps propel first-generation college students, students from limited-income backgrounds and students with disabilities to academic success.
Movin’ on Up: Students Begin Arriving at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State for the 2025 Fall Semester
Filled-to-the-brim plastic totes, computers, desk lamps, excited students and harried parents – it’s the first day of move-in for ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s 2025 Fall Semester. The annual arrival of students to their residence halls began on Wednesday, Aug. 13, on the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus.
‘I’m Looking Forward to It; Crossing the Stage as a Graduate, Instead of as a Planner'
After planning and supporting hundreds of ceremonies and events at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State, Lisa O'Connell, director of University Events and Protocol, got a graduate's-eye-view of summer commencement ceremonies as she walked the stage to receive her graduate degree as part of ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State's Class of 2025.
IN A FLASH: Chasing Darwin
This summer, a group of ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State students enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime education-abroad experience in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
Christian Siriano: ‘ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State Interns Are Always Amazing’
Acclaimed New York fashion designer Christian Siriano told ºìÐÓÊÓƵ School of Fashion students to practice their craft with dedication, accept criticism and learn from it, but to remember that they will never please everyone.