KSU History
KSU has more than 11,500 parking spaces on campus. This number is reserved for students only
What is 7,000?
Annual event, held in the Spring, lets students enjoy games, food, and live music
What is FlashFest?
This astronaut, an electrical engineering graduate of Kent State, was one of the first female astronauts chosen by NASA.
Who is Judith Resnik?
What is the MAC Center?
This Netflix series featuring Vecna, Eleven, and the Upside Down had its fourth season drop in 2022.
What is Stranger Things?
Kent State’s campus shuttle system is called this.
What is PARTA?
Favorite downtown restaurant that opened in 1937
What is Rays Place?
This NFL star tight end, a former Golden Flash, went on to play 16 seasons with the San Diego Chargers.
Who is Antonio Gates?
Considered Kent State's #1 Rival playing in the Wagon Wheel game each year.
What is University of Akron?
This pop star released the album SOUR in 2021, with hits like “drivers license” and “good 4 u.”
Who is Olivia Rodrigo?
This iconic KSU building is named after the University's first president
What is Merrill Hall?
Kent State's Student Run newspaper
What is the Kent Stater?
KSU Alumni and PGA Golfer won The Open Championship in 2003
Who is Ben Curtis?
Kent State's official school colors
What are Blue and Gold?
This 2018 battle royale game features a colorful island, Victory Royales, and emotes like “Floss.”
What is Fortnite?
The tragic events of May 4, 1970 involved protests against this war
What is Vietnam War?
Number of black squirrels released in 1961 on KSU campus
What is 10?
This NFL Pro Bowler played for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Who is James Harrison?
In 2012, this Kent State sports team made history by reaching the College World Series.
What is baseball?
This four-letter acronym, short for “fear of missing out,” became a common phrase on social media.
What is FOMO?
This on campus museum opened in 1985, is dedicated to fashion and decorative arts.
What is the Kent State University Museum?
Helps KSU students get oriented to campus life every summer
What is Destination Kent State?
This legendary football coaches career spanned 44 years but only one National Championship
Who is Lou Holtz?
Conference that KSU primarily competes in for NCAA sports
What is MAC (Mid-American Conference)?
This rapper’s album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers won Best Rap Album at the 2023 Grammys.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?