Fire in the Heartland Film Series

Fire in the Heartland: Kent State, May 4th, and Student Protest in America is a documentary film about a generation of young people, who stood up to speak their minds against social injustice in some of our nation’s most turbulent and transformative years, the 1960s through the 1970s. On May 4th, 1970, thirteen of these young Americans were shot down by the National Guard in a shocking act of violence against unarmed students.

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Fire in the Heartland Film Series

Fire in the Heartland: Kent State, May 4th, and Student Protest in America is a documentary film about a generation of young people, who stood up to speak their minds against social injustice in some of our nation’s most turbulent and transformative years, the 1960s through the 1970s. On May 4th, 1970, thirteen of these young Americans were shot down by the National Guard in a shocking act of violence against unarmed students.

Center researchers, led by Edward Chiyaka and John Hoornbeek, recently published a study that evaluated a program targeting chronic illnesses using the Pathways Community HUB care Coordination model.  The article, published in Ohio Journal of Public Health, focused on documenting the development, challenges and management responses, and lessons learned from implementing the Pathways Community HUB care coordination program in Toledo, Ohio. New HUBs are being implemented in Ohio, and elsewhere, and this paper comes at the right time as it details some of the challenges faced when imp...

Opening Reception for "Culture/Counterculture" & "Wearing Justice" Exhibits

You're invited to the opening reception celebrating our two newest exhibits: "Culture/Counterculture: Fashions of the 1960s and '70s" & "Wearing Justice: A Tribute to May 4th." This reception is open to the public. The exhibition "Culture/Counterculture" looks at fashions of the 1960s and early 1970s with a particular focus on the generation gap during that period. The exhibition is scheduled to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Kent State’s shootings on May 4, 1970.

Todd Diacon, Ph.D., Kent State University’s 13th President

As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as Kent State University’s 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center and a luncheon on campus with student leaders. During the breakfast, President Diacon praised the city and business leaders of Kent for their authenticity in supporting the Kent State community, specifically in their support of parents and students. He also made mention of the city's caring approach to ...

Learn more about earning your university degree at Information Night

Dr. David Dees, dean and CAO of Kent State University at Salem, announced those students named to the Spring 2019 President’s and Dean’s lists. To qualify for the President’s List, students must have a 4.0 grade point average and must have completed 15 hours during the semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.40 or greater grade point average and must have completed 12 or more credit hours for the semester, the majority at the Salem Campus.  The students and their hometowns are: President’s List Alliance: Connilyn Cross Michaela Huston Canf...

Purinton Hall- Kent State University at East Liverpool

Dr. David Dees, dean and CAO of Kent State University at East Liverpool, announced those students named to the Spring 2019 President’s or Dean’s lists. To qualify for the President’s List, students must have a 4.0 grade point average and must have completed 15 or more credit hours during the semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.40 or greater grade point average and must have completed 12 or more credit hours for the semester, the majority at the East Liverpool Campus.    The students and their hometowns are: President’s List Wellsville: ...

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