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?
KSU alumni who is a well-known actress, starring in Mad Men and The Handmaid's Tale
Who is Elizabeth Moss?
What is the MAC Center?
Number of undergraduate programs that the College of Aeronautics and Engineering offers
What is 14?
Kent State was originally known as this when it was first established.
What is Kent State Normal School?
Rays Place is a favorite downtown restaurant that opened in
What is 1937?
Rock guitarist and lead vocalist who founded the band Devo
Who is Mark Mothersbaugh?
Considered Kent State's #1 Rival (especially in football)
What is University of Akron?
This notable haunted location near campus is rumored to be one of Ohio’s most haunted buildings.
What is the Kent Stage?
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?
This author and jounalist, famous for his book Into the Wild, is a KSU alumni
Who is Jon Krakauer?
KSU Alumni and PGA Golfer won The Open Championship in 2003
Who is Ben Curtis?
The number of aircraft in the CAE fleet
What is 34?
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?
Year that Kent State's Men's basketball team reached the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament
What is 2002?
This is the yearly CAE program highlighting exciting flying robotics in CAE.
What is Dronovation?
Number of students that lost their lives on May 4, 1970
What is 4?
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)?
CAE Faculty Member who jumped out of an airplane with their mom to celebrate her 80th birthday
Who is Dr. Mangrum?