Community and Society

A familiar blue and gold Flash was on hand to welcome Rainbow Run runners.

A familar Flash in blue and gold cheered on runners at the start of this year's Rainbow Run. 

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Bettina Love, KSU Anti-Racism Conference Keynote Speaker.

Bettina Love, Ph.D., was the keynote speaker of Kent State University's 2022 Anti-Racism Conference. 

Volunteers decorate the Main Street bridge for Rainbow Weekend.

Volunteers help downtown Kent show its pride for Rainbow Weekend.

Students donating blood on campus.

Donating blood is another way Golden Flashes help the community -- and save lives. 

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Former instructors and guest VIPs mingled at the Twinsburg Academic Center's 10th anniversary celebration.

Community leaders and visiting VIPs came together to celebrate the Twinsburg Academic Center's 10th anniversary. 

Kent State Votes helps students register to vote in this year's elections.

Time is running out to register to vote in November's elections.

A Women on a Computer Video Call

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Center at Kent State recently moved its English Conversation Partner program online. Once an in-person activity only, the program’s transitioning to a remote environment has actually opened up new opportunities, such as involvement from alumni and additional unique groups and students being able to connect with their language partners regardless of their physical location. 

Firefighters battle a blaze.

Charla Martin-Bloodsaw, director of Kent State University's Insurance Studies Program at the Salem Campus, explains the risks of condo dwellers not having enough coverage. 

Students Participate in Program at the Rising Star Center for the Arts

Bethany Westphal is a very busy person. Like most seniors, Ms. Westphal spends her time doing school work and preparing for graduation in May. But, at the same time, she also runs the full-time business she started herself.

Kent State May 4 Visitor Center

More than 72,000 items in Kent State University Libraries’ May 4 Collection will be digitally captured and available online.