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![Visitors share a quiet moment at the Kent State May 4 Memorial, honoring four students who were killed on May 4, 1970, during a student protest of the Vietnam War. Visitors share a quiet moment at the Kent State May 4 Memorial, honoring four students who were killed on May 4, 1970, during a student protest of the Vietnam War.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/file/photo2_0.jpg?VersionId=fcsBlQdtk6QfWIrisebC6jBkLzaBG9oH)
The National Historic Landmark designation brings mixed emotions, as well as a purpose for current and future visitors to the site.
Historic Landmark Status Helps Kent State May 4 Site Tell its Story
The National Historic Landmark designation brings mixed emotions, as well as a purpose for current and future visitors to the site.Image
![Students gather at the site where one of four students was killed on May 4, 1970, during a student protest of the Vietnam War Students gather at the site where one of four students was killed on May 4, 1970, during a student protest of the Vietnam War](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/file/May%204.jpg?VersionId=dak8XU9oCMrBc97oSMT5I.SuwyP3W3ep)
U.S. Secretary of the Interior announces the designation of the Kent State University May 4 Site as a National Historic Landmark.
Kent State May 4 Site Reaches National Historic Landmark Status
U.S. Secretary of the Interior announces the designation of the Kent State University May 4 Site as a National Historic Landmark.Image
![Students gather at the site where one of four slain students was shot on May 4, 1970, during a student protest of the Vietnam War. Students gather at the site where one of four slain students was shot on May 4, 1970, during a student protest of the Vietnam War.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/Da19__012.jpg?VersionId=3Y59gM10xEXlM0700MXqnmh6YzVybS69)
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced the designation of the Kent State University May 4, 1970, Site as a National Historic Landmark. The site joins more than 2,500 historic places that bear the national…
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Announces Special Designation of Kent State’s May 4 Site
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced the designation of the Kent State University May 4, 1970, Site as a National Historic Landmark. The site joins more than 2,500 historic places that bear the national…Out with the old and in with the new! Kent State University ushered in the New Year with a brand new website on Sunday, Jan. 8.
The cross-divisional redesign team, composed of team members from Information Services, University Communications and Marketing, all departments…
Kent State Marks New Year with Launch of Redesigned Website
Out with the old and in with the new! Kent State University ushered in the New Year with a brand new website on Sunday, Jan. 8. The cross-divisional redesign team, composed of team members from Information Services, University Communications and Marketing, all departments…Image
The Kent State University Police Department was recently reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The recognition comes after a comprehensive review of the agency and marks the eighth time the…
Kent State Police Recognized for Excellence, Earns Reaccreditation
The Kent State University Police Department was recently reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The recognition comes after a comprehensive review of the agency and marks the eighth time the…University partners with i-Health and Stow-Glen Retirement Village
Kent State University, in partnership with the Stow-Glen Retirement Village in Stow, Ohio, recently received an industry-funded grant of $430,000 from…
Kent State Researchers to Study the Effects of Probiotics on Brain Health
University partners with i-Health and Stow-Glen Retirement Village Kent State University, in partnership with the Stow-Glen Retirement Village in Stow, Ohio, recently received an industry-funded grant of $430,000 from…Image
![A graduate at the Summer 2016 Commencement ceremony waves to her family after receiving her diploma. A graduate at the Summer 2016 Commencement ceremony waves to her family after receiving her diploma.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/Commencement---USE-ON-HOME-PAGE.jpg?VersionId=HEJuN7Gnf7BHa1b9GUWoY6iiYN6dvU.7)
Kent State University will hold its Fall Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Friday, Dec. 16, and Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). Kent State will confer 2,544 degrees, including 1,773 bachelor’s degrees, 715…
Kent State Holds Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 16 and 17
Kent State University will hold its Fall Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Friday, Dec. 16, and Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). Kent State will confer 2,544 degrees, including 1,773 bachelor’s degrees, 715…Image
![Kevin J. Spence (third from left), a Kent State University higher education administration doctoral student, is pictured with instructors of the University of Cienfuegos’ Pedagogical Institute, which prepares graduates for careers in education. Kevin J. Spence (third from left), a Kent State University higher education administration doctoral student, is pictured with instructors of the University of Cienfuegos’ Pedagogical Institute, which prepares graduates for careers in education.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/12.12.16%20Photo%20of%20Kevin%20Spence%20visiting%20the%20University%20of%20Cienfuegos%20in%20Cuba.jpg?VersionId=fAAh2leCgTR7ktHg8nZYflP0gMndgVEM)
Kevin J. Spence, a Kent State University higher education administration doctoral student, visited Cienfuegos, Cuba, to help bridge Kent State’s College of Education, Health and Human Services’ past to the present.
In October, Spence discussed the Visiting Scholar program at…
Kent State Graduate Student Explores Educational Opportunities With Cuba
Kevin J. Spence, a Kent State University higher education administration doctoral student, visited Cienfuegos, Cuba, to help bridge Kent State’s College of Education, Health and Human Services’ past to the present. In October, Spence discussed the Visiting Scholar program at…Image
![Luke, a Doberman pinscher, enjoys the attention he receives from a student during the Stress-Free Zone event in the library. Luke, a Doberman pinscher, enjoys the attention he receives from a student during the Stress-Free Zone event in the library.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/1500x800_TherapyDogs1---USE-ON-HOME-PAGE.jpg?VersionId=wl9RAkbvzmf6uA9pDcJlA60_5sJPdDGj)
Kent State University Libraries will once again provide the Stress-Free Zone on Monday, Dec. 12, and Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 3-5 p.m. in the University Library. The library hosts this event at the end of every semester in order to give students, faculty and staff the…
Students to Take a Study Break During Finals Week With Dogs, Food and Fun
Kent State University Libraries will once again provide the Stress-Free Zone on Monday, Dec. 12, and Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 3-5 p.m. in the University Library. The library hosts this event at the end of every semester in order to give students, faculty and staff the…Image
![Gemma Casadesus-Smith, from Kent State's Department of Biological Sciences, received a three-year $444,000 grant to research the mechanisms associated with the benefits of Pramlintide.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-Grant1.jpg?VersionId=YjV.8DosLO8CGBRlQwzNRe9esJ9klBAs)
At the Kent State University Board of Trustees meeting held today (Dec. 7, 2016), the Board voted to establish the Brain Health Research Institute, further supporting significant existing research and providing additional support for researchers to collaborate across multiple…