Historian Brian VanDeMark vividly remembers hearing stories about the May 4, 1970, shootings as a youngster growing up in Houston. He was almost 10 years old then, but the tragedy made an indelible mark on his consciousness, contributing to his writing of his new book, “Kent State: An American Tragedy.”VanDeMark, a United States Naval Academy historian, will participate in the panel discussion An American Tragedy: Kent State on the Page sponsored by Kent State University’s May 4 Visitors Center and Department of History. The event will occur during Kent State’s Homecoming weekend, from 10 a.m....

Kent State University President Todd Diacon will discuss a topic near and dear to his heart – Kent State Works – at this year's Bowman Breakfast. The initiative launched in 2023 and highlights recent graduates and programs preparing students for success wherever they go across Ohio.As the program notes, Kent State empowers students with the problem-solving skills and hands-on learning experiences that prepare them to contribute to our local communities and businesses in extraordinary ways. As one of the leading higher education institutions in the nation, Kent State develops graduates who...