Community & Society

Earth Fest 2024

IN A FLASH: Earth Month Wrap Up

Kent State celebrated Earth Month with an exceptionally full schedule of events, not the least of which were the activities on campus surrounding the total solar eclipse!

Tags: Earth Day, Total Solar Eclipse, Environmental Science and Design Research Institute, Community Impact, Community & Society, Organizational Sustainability, Research & Science

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Students play in the lab during the Exercise Science Summit

Exercise Science Program Training Students for Success

Have you ever considered other ways you can benefit from exercise beyond working out? Kent State University’s exercise science program gives students the chance to explore the field of exercise through various concentrations, opportunities and events.

Tags: Health, Community & Society, Students First

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Ramadan Fastathon 2025

IN A FLASH: A Ramadan Wrap-Up

As their month-long observance of Ramadan draws to a close, students in the Kent State Muslim Students Association welcomed all to a celebration of Islamic culture. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Diverse Kent State, International Students

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I Promise students visit the Brain Health Research Institute on March 3.

Brains on Their Minds: I Promise Fourth-Grade Students Have Fun Learning Science

Kent State University’s Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 70 fourth-grade students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities to spark their interest in science and technology.

Tags: Research & Science, Community & Society, Students First, Community Impact

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Spring 24 Fashion Show

The Authoritative Influence of the Runway on Fashion Trends

Fashion shows are alluring, no doubt. But what is the actual influence of a runway show on a person's everyday life? Kent State professors and students in the School of Fashion break it down.

Tags: Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Student Life

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"Teach Peace: The Life and Legacy of Jerry Lewis," is a new display at the May 4 Visitors Center.

Teach Peace: Living Legacy to Kent State Shootings Honored with May 4 Visitors Center Exhibit

Professor Emeritus of Sociology Jerry Lewis, Ph.D., who devoted his career to ensuring the legacy of May 4, 1970, would remain vibrant, is being honored with an exhibit at the May 4 Visitors Center.

Tags: May 4 Visitors Center, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, May 4

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Line of cars in an on-campus parking lot

Spring Safety Tips for Cars and Drivers

As winter ends, is important to take a moment and make sure that your car is ready for the new season. From routine maintenance to staying alert and safe, here are some car safety tips to keep you prepared throughout the spring semester.  

Tags: Community & Society, Students First, Student Life

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Fashion and geography students pose with traffic cameras

Cross-Campus Collaboration Crossroad

Driven by Kent State students, a collaborative research initiative guided by Aimee Ward, Ph.D., addresses growing concerns about mid-block crossings on East Main Street and demonstrates the urgent need for safety improvements.

Tags: Research & Science, Students First, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Tracy Vollbrecht, Mira Birch, Saphire Murphy at Adaptive Fashion event

Night at the Museum: Conversation on Adaptive Fashion

Kent State alumna Tracy Vollbrecht discusses and showcases her adaptive fashion design installation in the Kent State University Museum, highlighting the museum’s commitment to student and community engagement in this distinctive program 

Tags: Community & Society, Diverse Kent State, Community Impact

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Airport hangar missing its orange windsock.

IN A FLASH: Gone With the Wind!

High winds ahead of winter storms ripped away the windsock that was perched on top of the hangar at the Kent State University Airport.

Tags: Kent State University Airport, College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Nationally Distinctive, Community & Society, Spring Semester

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