Honoring and remembering the events of May 4, 1970, and educating others about the tragic day at Kent State University remain an ongoing commitment by the university. On that day, the Ohio National Guard opened fire on Kent State students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students and wounding nine others. This year’s May 4 Commemoration, to be held May 1-4, 2026, will include special remembrances of John Cleary, one of the nine wounded students, who died Oct. 25, 2025, and Jerry M.

Join us Thursday, June 18 on the Kent Campus, Risman Plaza for the annual Juneteenth Jubilee! Enjoy live performances, music, great food, local vendors and more. This event is free and open to the public. Stay updated on performances and vendors at www.kent.edu/juneteenth.

Today, you can be a hero by supporting scholarships and the Kent State causes that matter to you. Starting at 12:01 a.m. on April 14, matching funds* will help double your impact! As a bonus, when you make a gift of $50 or more, you’ll receive an exclusive, “flashy” pair of Kent State socks (limit one pair per donor while supplies last)! Don’t want to wait? Give early and claim your socks today! *Donations matched up to $250 per donor until matching funds are exhausted. 

Kent State University recognizes and honors Golden Flashes who have made exceptional contributions in their professions, communities and at Kent State through their leadership, character and hard work. Sponsored by the Kent State Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are highly prestigious honors presented each year to outstanding alumni, alumni staff, current students and friends of the university in eight award categories. Both self-nominations and nominations from the Kent State community are accepted. The deadline for nominations is May 17. 

University Advising is pleased to announce the 2026 award winner of Kent State University’s prestigious Distinguished Advising Award: Jared Brown! As an Academic Advisor I in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Jared doesn’t just build schedules; he builds confidence. In the world of aeronautics and engineering, Brown serves as a steadying force, reminding students that an unplanned detour in their coursework isn’t the end of the road.