Stark Campus: Jackson State, Kent State, and the Civil Rights Movement

This program discusses how the shootings at Kent State University on May 4, 1970, and Jackson State, where students from both institutions were shot and killed, fit within the larger societal issues of race and violence against protestors at that time. This event also explores the establishment of Black United Students at Kent State University and their ongoing legacy of activism. This event will include a viewing of part of Fire in the Heartland and an open panel presentation and discussion about these connections. Presented by Dr. Robert Hamilton, IV, Dr. Amoaba Gooden, Dr.

Kent State Board Formalizes New 10-Year Agreement With Tuscarawas Campus

Kent State University at Tuscarawas students head toward Founders Hall.

Kent State University’s long-standing relationship with the Tuscarawas County University Branch District to administer the Tuscarawas Campus of Kent State will continue through June 30, 2030, in a new 10-year agreement approved by the Kent State Board of Trustees. The contract was approved at the Board’s regular quarterly meeting, which was held Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Tuscarawas Campus.   Located in New Philadelphia, Kent State University at Tuscarawas serves as one of Kent State’s seven Regional Campuses. Kent State Tuscarawas enrolls about 2,100 students who can complete 27 bachelo...
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