University News

IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesday at CAPS
Kent State staffers from Counseling and Psychological Services wore teal in support of their colleagues at the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services' Teal Tuesday campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Power in Pedaling
Did you know that there are 13.2 miles of bike paths at Kent State? Kent State is bike-friendly and winning awards for it.

IN A FLASH: Flashes of Spring
Blooming flowers and budding trees herald the annual green up on campus in spring semester.

Help us Celebrate Kent State鈥檚 114th Birthday
Kent State is turning 114, and we are celebrating by raising funds for Kent State scholarships and programs. This year, the Kent State University Foundation has pledged $5,000 to match employee gifts dollar for dollar (up to $250 per donor until the match money runs out) to the fund of YOUR choice s鈥
IN A FLASH: Paint It Pink!
While celebrating their 10th anniversary on campus with Her Week and a schedule of events, student organization Her Campus Kent State lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13.

President Diacon Talks 第一吃瓜网 the Capital Budget and Kent State鈥檚 Core Values
"Talking with Todd" focuses on the state capital budget and Kent State's core values.

Kent Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn
The protected prairie surrounding Kent State University鈥檚 Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Monday, April 15, between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon, to allow for new growth during the summer season.

University鈥檚 Challenges and Strengths in Focus in Statehouse Hearing
Kent State University President Todd Diacon focused on the benefits to Ohio from state support of Kent State during his April 10 presentation before the Ohio Senate Workforce and Higher Education Committee in Columbus, Ohio.

Chris Post Selected as 2024 Speaker for Kent State鈥檚 Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series
The lecture series created in 2022 to honor the legacy of Kent State University Professor Emeritus of Sociology Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D., will feature Professor of Geography Chris Post, Ph.D., presenting 鈥淒eveloping and Interpreting the Wounded Student Markers at Kent State鈥 as this year鈥檚 selected speaker. The Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series and Luncheon will be held on May 3.

Three Minutes of Darkness Create a Lifetime Memory
For three short minutes on April 8, our world stood still.