Community Impact

A beautiful view of the Ohio State Capitol Building

Students participating in Kent State's Columbus Program in State Issues received a private tour of the Ohio Statehouse. 

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Kent State students meet with Ohio House Representative Gail K. Pavliga in Columbus

Immersive internship program puts Kent State students to work inside the Ohio Statehouse.

A student uses defensive techniques she learned in Kane's class

Kent State alumnus helps students and members of the community find their confidence in learning self-defense.

Fourth grade students from the I PROMISE School in Akron, Ohio spend time in the science lab at Kent State's Brain Health Research Institute

Kent State University’s Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 94 fourth-grade students from the I PROMISE School in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology.

A scene from the Kent State Opera Theatre's Fall 2023 Concert

The Kent State Opera Theatre's Fall 2023 concert explored themes of love in all its forms. 

Lecturer Sarah Bixler leading a nursing class

Kent State nursing students learn fundamental skills using sophisticated patient simulators and each other. 

CARES Center Giving Tree ornament

From Nov. 27-Dec. 15, the Giving Tree in the Kent State CARES Center provides and easy way to anyone to help Kent State students in need. 

Vitalant blood donation

Your blood donations this week help two ways, by saving lives and funding Kent State scholarships.

I PROMISE School fourth graders from Akron, Ohio will learn about the brain at Kent State University's Brain Health Research Institute

Kent State University’s Brain Health Research Institute on Wednesday, Nov. 29, will welcome 94 fourth-grade students from Akron, Ohio’s I PROMISE School for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology. 

Mother and baby

Community healthcare providers in Northeast Ohio are encountering an increase in patients seeking maternal mental health services. Kent State College of Nursing Assistant Professor James Tudhope and his research team aim to make maternal mental healthcare more integrated into regular practice and standard education.