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Dear Golden Flashes,
Kent State University is working diligently to ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff as we prepare to return for fall semester. We want to share with you some details about what campus life will be like when the semester commences.
Course Schedule and Reopening Updates
Dear Golden Flashes, Kent State University is working diligently to ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff as we prepare to return for fall semester. We want to share with you some details about what campus life will be like when the semester commences.Image
![Wayne Dawson, WJW Fox 8 anchor and Kent State graduate in the class of '79.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/Wayne%20Dawson%20Kent%20State%20pic2_0.jpg?VersionId=z81Ssr.nMIR_AH0H9dKpZNH3bhNKbeGI)
George Floyd's death focused light on what had been America’s ugly secret, the killing of black men by law enforcement officers at a rate far greater than any other race. Wayne Dawson, WJW Fox 8 anchor and Kent State University alumnus, offers his take on what's at stake…
Opinion: In the Midst of a National Nightmare There Is a Glimmer of Hope
George Floyd's death focused light on what had been America’s ugly secret, the killing of black men by law enforcement officers at a rate far greater than any other race. Wayne Dawson, WJW Fox 8 anchor and Kent State University alumnus, offers his take on what's at stake…Image
![Kent State University sign on Front Campus](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Front%20Campus%20Sign%201500x400.jpg?VersionId=.jvtDfmJwmX_wL2DO9OCWgd6R0aAUDe1)
About 300 people attended the first in a series of virtual town halls as the Kent State community addresses systemic racism by learning, listening and taking action as a collective.
Town Hall Opens Campus Discussion, Efforts Toward Shaping a Better Future
About 300 people attended the first in a series of virtual town halls as the Kent State community addresses systemic racism by learning, listening and taking action as a collective.Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,
As we continue to listen, learn and navigate all that is happening in our communities, Kent State University is using town hall forums as meaningful ways to engage and to develop actionable steps to shape a better future for all of our…
How to Be an Ally Virtual Town Hall
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, As we continue to listen, learn and navigate all that is happening in our communities, Kent State University is using town hall forums as meaningful ways to engage and to develop actionable steps to shape a better future for all of our…Image
![Mwatabu S. Okantah](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/MKE_Woman%27s%20Conf_2017_0.jpg?VersionId=wuWvg5ETbRJfdA2DUywzEI2ckkFZXHdS)
Mwatabu S. Okantah, associate professor in Kent State University’s Department of Pan-African Studies, shares his perspective as someone who first arrived at Kent State in September 1970 as a student. Nearly 50 years later, he is an associate professor at the university.
Opinion: Will America Finally Get It?
Mwatabu S. Okantah, associate professor in Kent State University’s Department of Pan-African Studies, shares his perspective as someone who first arrived at Kent State in September 1970 as a student. Nearly 50 years later, he is an associate professor at the university.Image
![Mike Daniels, interim director of Kent State's Student Multicultural Center Mike Daniels, interim director of Kent State's Student Multicultural Center (SMC)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/Mike%20Daniels_0.jpg?VersionId=QnpmmcPRaPP2uYqdE.rRwTKBJaoVKDsN)
Is this America? Where popular culture is largely represented by Black culture? Where musicians, artists, and athletes can be praised and celebrated for their talents, but criminalized for their skin color? Mike Daniels shares his insight.
Opinion: Entertaining the Humanity of America
Is this America? Where popular culture is largely represented by Black culture? Where musicians, artists, and athletes can be praised and celebrated for their talents, but criminalized for their skin color? Mike Daniels shares his insight.Image
The Mid-American Conference (MAC) announced Wednesday a historic esports venture with a newly created independent esports conference – Esports Collegiate Conference – to facilitate and foster high-quality gaming competition among collegiate esports teams. Kent State University…
Kent State Becomes a Founding Member of New Esports Collegiate Conference
The Mid-American Conference (MAC) announced Wednesday a historic esports venture with a newly created independent esports conference – Esports Collegiate Conference – to facilitate and foster high-quality gaming competition among collegiate esports teams. Kent State University…Image
![Photo collage of Kent State women's teams Photo collage of Kent State women's teams](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/06.09.20%20Photo%20collage%20of%20Kent%20State%20women%27s%20teams_0.jpg?VersionId=fcJo56eoXEKg6b_Oh7T5ChirGLnWefsA)
Kent State University has won the Mid-American Conference’s Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) for women’s sports award for the first time in school history.
Kent State Captures MAC FAR Award in Women’s Sports
Kent State University has won the Mid-American Conference’s Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) for women’s sports award for the first time in school history.Image
![Kent State students walk to and from class. Kent State students walk to and from class.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/page/Students%20walking%20on%20campus.jpg?VersionId=vUmlsITG.8c70yYexhdaswIVF1FeJOmG)
University and student leaders share their personal insights into America's current unrest and whether protests will lead to lasting change.