Community and Society

Sports Betting Isn’t All Fun and Games – It Can Have Serious Consequences
Since sports betting became legal in Ohio Jan. 1, 2023, television, social media, billboards and the like have been inundated with these comical ads. And Ohioans over 21 years of age, who can bet conveniently from their phones and at various venues such as casinos and bars, are part of the target audience.

'Dear Ukraine' Exhibit Installed at the Washington National Cathedral
In a new partnership, the "" exhibit was recently installed on the walls of the at the Washington National Cathedral so visitors can recognize the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

It's E-Cycling Month at Kent State
Electronic recycling drop-off dates in March are part of Kent State's overall institutional sustainability initiatives.

Blue, Gold and Oh So Grateful
Now referred to as Kent Card, the Blue, Gold and Grateful employee appreciation program is still going strong. Employees appreciate receiving their $20 Kent Card, which can be spent at participating downtown businesses, and in turn downtown businesses enjoy the influx of customers and thousands of dollars.

How Hospitality Management Is Weathering the Great Resignation
In early 2021, during the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, masses of employees across the country began resigning their jobs in record numbers, marking what is known as the “.” For students in Kent State's Hospitality and Event Management program, there’s a big opportunity to capitalize on an industry that is in the middle of a large shift in management.

Kent State Community Reflects on How Black History Month Had an Impact on Their Lives
Black History Month had and continues to have a major impact in the lives of Kent State community members. Some learned about Black History when they were very young, while others acquired knowledge as college students or adults. All, however, are grateful for the role that Black History Month has played in their lives.

Facilities Maintenance Training Program Grows Our Own Employees for Skilled Positions
Kent State is tapping in to its talent pool of workers already employed by the university to meet the shortages of skilled maintenance workers.

Kent State Grad Remembers Once-in-a-Lifetime Meeting With David Crosby
As a public relations major, alumna Taylor Pierce interviewed iconic singer/songwriter David Crosby when he visited the May 4 Visitors Center in 2017. Crosby died this week at the age of 81.

Kent State Community Rallies for Solidarity and Human Rights for Iranians
First-year students Ronica Marandi and Goli Kavoosi organized the rally in partnership with Kent State’s Women's Center and the School of Peace and Conflict Studies to raise awareness about the atrocities that are happening in Iran.

Iranian Members of Kent State Community Say: We're Here to Ask You to Support Us
A standing-room-only crowd gathered to hear Kent State alumna Mahtab Tehrani, Ph.D., and first-year student Goli Kavoosi, discuss how the denial of human rights in Iran impacts us all and the tangible actions that Americans can take to help.