Community Impact
Newsroom Filled With Kent State Graduates Takes on Akron, Ohio
When longtime Kent State University journalism professor Susan Zake decided to pursue a new career with the non-profit online news source, Signal Akron, she made a hiring list from the many Kent State graduates she had mentored over her 17-year career.
IN A FLASH: It's Nunsense!
The whimsical musical "Nunsense" takes the stage at Kent State's Porthouse Theater from July 5 - 13.
Alumna Strives for Access for All as CEO of College Now Greater Cleveland
In an announcement about her new role, Michele Scott Taylor expressed her commitment to enhancing educational access and supporting the local community’s economic vitality through higher education – sentiments that align with Kent State’s commitment to higher education access for all.
IN A FLASH: A Campus Community Partnership in Stark County
A campus trail and community bench commemorate the productive partnership between Kent State University at Stark, Stark State College and Stark Parks.
IN A FLASH: Kent State's Smallest Scientists
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.
Transportation Secretary Praises Kent State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering as ‘Future of Aviation’
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.”
IN A FLASH: Central Catholic Visits Kent State
High school juniors and seniors from Cleveland Central Catholic visited Kent State's Twinsburg Academic Center to learn about careers in nursing.
IN A FLASH: Welcome Tri-C Students!
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.
IN A FLASH: A Jubilant Juneteenth Celebration
Kent State University celebrated Juneteenth on Risman Plaza and the Student Green on June 18 with food, dancing and music.
Kent State Celebrates Juneteenth
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.