Community & Society
Keeping the Memory of May 4 Alive
A group of Kent State University professors recently returned from a visit to the commemoration of the Gwangju Uprising at Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, feeling inspired for the meaningful connections they made to the May 4, 1970, shootings at Kent State.
IN A FLASH: ‘Everybody’s’ Journeys
Kent State’s School of Theatre and Dance closed its spring performance season with its production of “Everybody.â€
Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond
Kent State University's LGBTQ+ Center is celebrating Pride Month by boosting activities statewide, collaborating with local events, hosting a walking group and planning for a fabulous Fall Semester.
IN A FLASH: Helping Creatures Great and Small
The Veterinary Technology Program offered at Kent State University's Trumbull and Tuscarawas campuses prepares program graduates for successful careers in veterinary practices, animal hospitals and farms of all sizes.
Celebrate the Rich History of Black Americans at Juneteenth Jubilee
Juneteenth Jubilee will be held Tuesday June 18 from 11 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. on the Kent Campus, Student Green/Risman Plaza. It is free and open to the public.
Kent State Places First in National Sustainability Competition
Kent State University earned first-place honors in the annual Campus Race to Zero Waste, a nationwide college campus recycling competition.
Refugee Overcomes Obstacles to Graduate and Inspire Community
As a young refugee, Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing, a recent Kent State University graduate, has not only overcome significant challenges during her time in the United States, but she’s also helping others in similar circumstances.
Ethiopian Professor Spending Year at Kent State to Escape Persecution at Home
Speaking out against government corruption and ethnic killings in his home country of Ethiopia made Medhin Dollebo, Ph.D., the target of constant threats and harassment.
Nation Remembers Trailblazing Alumna Who Opened Doors for Women in the Military
Kent State alumna 1st Lt. Ashley White has left behind a far-reaching legacy for her trailblazing military service.
IN A FLASH: In Our Nation's Capital
During an April trip to our nation's capital, representatives from Kent State met with U.S. politicians as well as Kent State students and alumni working in national government.