Community Impact

Air Force ROTC Cadets planting daffodil bulbs

The Kent State University community came together to celebrate its values and honor fallen veterans on Daffodil Hill.

Death doula Kacie Gikonyo

Kent State alumna and former nurse Kacie Gikonyo has founded the Death Doula Collective, a nationwide group for death doulas, and plans to establish her own death doula school in the Cleveland-Akron area to provide clinical hands-on training.

Members of Kent State's ROTC present the color guard at Veterans Day services.

Kent State University paid formal tribute to all those who have served in the U.S. armed forces at its annual Veterans Day Commemoration. 

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Kent State aircraft on the runway in early morning fog at the Kent State University Airport

Fog and the dawning sun created scenic views at the Kent State University Airport. 

artwork by David Steckel

In honor of Veterans Day, we share "Soldier's Heart," a poem by the late Maj Ragain, about his experience guiding writing workshops for veterans in the Warriors Journey Home Veterans Healing Circle.

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Glass installation on Crawford Hall

Window glass is being installed on Crawford Hall, which will soon be the new home of Kent State's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship.

Nursing educators from Kent State and the University of Akron on the field at Dix Stadium

Educators from the nursing programs at Kent State University and The University of Akron were honored at last week's Kent State at Akron football game.

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