In 2017, Kent State alumna Taylor Pierce, BS '18, had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interview iconic singer/songwriter David Crosby, who performed the protest song “Ohio” as a member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Crosby, who died this week at the age of 81, visited Kent State in 2017 and toured the May 4 Visitors Center for the first time. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young had released the single “Ohio” in summer 1970, raising international awareness of the tragic events at Kent State on May 4, 1970, when four students were killed and nine injured b...
Dear Kent State University Student, This email is to inform you that wastewater samples taken from your residence hall show a significant increase in the COVID-19 virus. What Does This Mean? Wastewater samples are collected from sewer lines that connect your residence hall and others. We monitor these samples because they are an early indicator of COVID-19; the virus shows up in wastewater often days before a person knows they are infected. COVID-19 virus in wastewater does not tell us who is infected or how many people are infected but is a key indicator of virus spread. ...
Kent State University’s cultural offerings have a reach far beyond the borders of Ohio. There’s always something new to experience at the many events held at Kent State, at off-campus locations year-round or virtually. In this edition of Where On The Web?, we explore the redesigned Arts & Cultural Experiences web page, which provides an educational and entertaining window into the world of Kent State. The page is designed to display a variety of live and digital exhibits and events. Options welcome each visitor to the page to answer the implied question, “How do you want t...