Kent State University™

A History

Founded in 1910, Kent State University offers more than 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 10 colleges. It features a 941-acre campus in Kent, Ohio, located adjacent to Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center™. Named a top-tier national university, Kent State has a population of nearly 40,000 students on its eight Ohio campuses, six U.S. campuses, and four worldwide campuses.

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Golden FlashesWelcome Back Home

Once a Golden Flash, always a Golden Flash. Reconnect with your fellow alumni friends and family at Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center™ and Nineteen10.

With a home base just steps from campus, the Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center™ offers plenty of opportunity to recall your favorite memories - while making new ones to cherish for a lifetime.

The Book Now button below is our open invitation, and a special offer, to all returning Golden Flashes when visiting campus. 

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Visiting the University?Stay Nearby

Situated adjacent to the Kent State University™ campus, Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center™ is the perfect spot for campus visitors to stay. Whether you’re a parent visiting a current student, an alum visiting your alma mater, or a prospective student, our hotel allows you to take in everything the campus has to offer. Get an insider’s view of campus life by staying nearby.

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