KENT - Kent State University Athletics is excited to announce an innovative and essential partnership with The Blue and Gold Collective, a Kent-based initiative focused on enhancing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities for Golden Flashes student-athletes. This collaboration underscores Kent State's commitment to creating a supportive and competitive environment, empowering student-athletes with the resources needed to thrive both on and off the field. The partnership is facilitated in part by Family & Children Services which provides essential services to Portage County, etc., and is proud to support KSU Athletics and appreciates the support of the student-athletes in attending and promoting F & CS initiatives.