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Margaret McKinley is the executive senior associate director of athletics/senior woman administrator at the University of Cincinnati.

Final candidates announced for Kent State athletic director

Emma Andrus Reporter March 31, 2021

The final candidates for the position of Kent State Director of Athletics were announced in an email from President Todd Diacon Wednesday. The three candidates for the position are Margaret McKinley,...

Kent State hockey swept by Calvin College

Dana O'Black, sports reporter November 17, 2019

Competing for a full 60-minute game has been a focus of the team all season long, but it has struggled to get the puck to bounce in its favor. Coach Jim Underwood said that a lack of preparation outside...

Freshman Nila Blackford, 4, talks to her coach Todd Starkey during a free throw in the women's basketball game against Purdue Fort Wayne. The Golden Flashes beat Purdue Fort Wayne 75-67 in the Akron Classic on Nov. 16, 2019.

Kent State loses to Michigan, beats Purdue Fort Wayne

Gina Butkovich, sports editor November 17, 2019

On Friday, Kent State lost 88-53 to the University of Michigan. It was the first loss of the season for Kent State and the teams biggest loss since Nov. 25, 2016 when they lost 84-42 to Baylor University. “We...

Kent State comes back to beat Wright State 72-71

Owen MacMillan, sports reporter November 17, 2019

With ten seconds to go, junior forward Danny Pippen hit a corner three.After being down by 16 points early, the three completed a 72-71 comeback win against Wright State.Senior guard Antonio Williams found...

Defensive specialist Kaeleigh Stang, 18, serves the ball into play during the women's volleyball game on Nov. 15, 2019. The Golden Flashes won 3-0 against University of Akron.

Kent State volleyball beats Akron, secures MAC tournament bid

Nicholas Pedone, sports reporter November 17, 2019

Kent State’s volleyball team hosted the Zips of Akron University on Friday evening and secured their bid to appear in the MAC Volleyball Championship this week.It was a quick three-set affair in which...

Coach Zack Nowack talks with the Kent State D3 Ice Hockey team at the Kent State Ice Arena. Sept. 19, 2019. 

Kent State Division III Hockey team prepares for inaugural season

For years, Kent State club hockey coach Jim Underwood knew that many hockey players didn’t get a chance to compete in college.Kent State has a Division I team, the highest level of club hockey. When...

The University of Maine's field hockey team released a statement on Twitter.

Kent State calls off field hockey game for football game

Gina Butkovich September 7, 2019

Updated on Sept. 9 to include official responses from the University of Maine Director of Athletics Ken Ralph, Temple University's Director of Athletics Dr. Patrick Kraft and the National Field Hockey...

Henry Palattella

So, I hear you need a coach

Henry Palattella November 29, 2017

Dear Kent State Athletics,I hope this letter finds you well. I’m sure you’re very busy, and for good reason. You need to find a football coach!I saw on the press release you put out about the vacancy...

Greek life members wrap up Hazing Prevention week with award winning speaker

Miranda Marinello September 23, 2017

The academic year has just begun, yet already hazing has allegedly lead to two deaths nationwide — a figure given by Michelle Guobadia, the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life at the University...

Bridget Looney a junior and student manager for the Kent State women’s basketball team, cheers on the Flashes at the game against The University of Akron in the M.A.C. Center, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. The Flashes won 73-69.

Female Kent State students prepare for futures in male-dominated field

Danielle Johnson March 21, 2017

While working for Kent State's athletic teams, female students have pushed to prove they are qualified to be in the male-dominated sports industry.“Personally, I find me pushing myself to know a little...

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Danielle Johnson March 1, 2017

HED: Female Kent State students prepare for futures in male dominated fieldFemale Kent State students are proving they are just as qualified to work in a male dominated industry while working for their...

Kent State athletes are students first

Elise Kogelnik May 11, 2016

Sophomore volleyball player Kelsey Bittinger was focused on impressing college recruiters in high school so she could continue in the sport.Now an accomplished outside hitter, Bittinger strives to stand...

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