Kent State University unveiled the first full-size statue of baseball legend Thurman Munson, honoring the former Yankees captain and university alumnus who died in a plane crash at the height of his career.The bronze statue, commissioned through private donations, was dedicated at a ceremony at Schoonover Stadium, where Munson once played college baseball before becoming one of Major League Baseball's most accomplished catchers."For me, this is a day where we celebrate excellence. It’s a day where we celebrate Kent State, and it’s a day when we celebrate the excellence at Kent State," Kent Sta...

  In "Kentucky," an older sister living in New York City travels back to her family in Kentucky to try to stop her younger sister's wedding.   This unique coming-of-age story touches on themes of identity, religion and love.   "Kentucky," directed by Courtney Brown, associate professor of voice and acting, kicks off the 2025-2026 Main Stage Season in Kent State's School of Theatre and Dance and is presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service. The show runs from Sept. 25 - Oct. 1.  Get tickets by following this link.  Want to see Y...