Community Impact

A campus trail and community bench commemorate the productive partnership between Kent State University at Stark, Stark State College and Stark Parks. 

Curious, young minds from the Child Development Center enjoyed hands-on learning about the ways the world works during a visit to Kent State's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. 

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Kent State University touring the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, and telling students that “the future of aviation leadership is in your hands.”

High school juniors and seniors from Cleveland Central Catholic visited Kent State's Twinsburg Academic Center to learn about careers in nursing. 

Kent State's College of Nursing welcomed students from Cuyahoga Community College to the simulation lab on the Kent Campus for a tour and demonstration. 

Kent State University celebrated Juneteenth on Risman Plaza and the Student Green on June 18 with food, dancing and music. 

Music, dancing and food were all part of Kent State University’s lively commemoration of the Juneteenth National Independence Day federal holiday, celebrating the rich history of Black Americans.

Find out what the most popular names were at this year's commencement ceremonies.

University Culinary Services' Fork in the Road food truck is returning to Risman Plaza for lunch on Wednesdays, from June 12-Aug. 7. 

Kent State’s School of Theatre and Dance closed its spring performance season with its production of “Everybody.”