Community Impact

Fall is the time to get protected from COVID-19 and flu. Appointments for shots are available at Kent State University's DeWeese Health Center on the Kent Campus.

You can submit your Kent State photos to appear in Kent State Today's daily "IN A FLASH" feature. 

Small sensors about the size of a postage stamp could one day save the lives of firefighters, soldiers and other workers who face the threat of toxic gases or vapors on the job. 

A positive outlook and a love of flying keep this student pilot soaring toward his career goals. 

A Kent State University connection runs through the “Honoring the Land” satellite exhibition of the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve, featuring three artists with a shared Golden Flashes past.

Changes are coming to Rave, Kent State University’s Emergency Communication System, which is used to send Flash ALERTS as text messages when important information needs to be distributed in a timely fashion, such as during a safety crisis or weather emergency. 

The Building Black Leaders program at Kent State University at Trumbull offers students support, inspiration and community. 

Summit County Domestic Relations Court Judge Kani H. Hightower is on a mission to make the justice system in Summit County, Ohio, more accessible for underprivileged and underrepresented citizens. Whether it’s related to transportation challenges or helping them sort through the red tape of documentation, Hightower, a Kent State University graduate, is creating solutions to streamline the process for Summit County residents.

Students in Kent State at Trumbull's Flashes 101 course rocked their school spirit.

Wilson Duda, a student in Kent State's Career and Community Studies program, is excelling as an artist and illustrator.