Community Impact

LaunchNet 2022 Elevator Pitch Contest

Kent State University students rose to the challenge as they competed to win $2,000 at LaunchNET’s Elevator Pitch contest on Wednesday evening.

Kent State Air Force ROTC student at the university's Veterans Day Commemoration

The Kent State community came together on Thursday to honor all veterans. 

A Kent State Army ROTC student helps with the annual planting of Daffodil Hill

Volunteers from the Kent State community helped in the annual planting of Daffodil Hill.

Veterans Day Commemoration at Kent State University

Ceremonies on campus today honor all who have served. 

Voting Day Stickers and Board

More than 100 participants, including local high school students, students of all majors from Kent State and Akron and community members, gathered at the University of Akron on October 11 for the Ohio Debate Commission’s Day Of Public Discourse.

Students Vote On Campus

A handful of students were up early and exercising their right to vote by casting ballots at one of two precincts located at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center on the Kent Campus.

Door Hangers Made By Kent State Students at 'Sex Week' Event

Kent State University’s Kent Interhall Council (KIC) annual Sex Week took place from Oct. 24, 2022, until Oct. 28, 2022, to provide resources and education about safe sex.

A student prepares hydroponic tubes for planting at Kent State's Salem Campus.

Students at Kent State University at Salem learn innovative ways of growing plants - without soil.

Kent State Today
A scene from "Head Over Heels," playing now through November 13

What happens when a 16th century romance combines with music from '80s pop group The Go-Go's? 

Disabled Workers Equal Wages

Professor of economics questions potential outcomes during survey about minimum wage for disabled workers.