Community & Society
IN A FLASH: A Jubilant Juneteenth Celebration
Kent State University celebrated Juneteenth on Risman Plaza and the Student Green on June 18 with food, dancing and music.
Kent State Celebrates Juneteenth
Music, dancing and food were all part of Kent State University’s lively commemoration of the Juneteenth National Independence Day federal holiday, celebrating the rich history of Black Americans.
And the New Top Name in Kent State’s Spring Class of 2024 Is …
Find out what the most popular names were at this year's commencement ceremonies.
IN A FLASH: Fork In The Road Wednesdays are Here!
University Culinary Services' Fork in the Road food truck is returning to Risman Plaza for lunch on Wednesdays, from June 12-Aug. 7.
Keeping the Memory of May 4 Alive
A group of Kent State University professors recently returned from a visit to the commemoration of the Gwangju Uprising at Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, feeling inspired for the meaningful connections they made to the May 4, 1970, shootings at Kent State.
IN A FLASH: ‘Everybody’s’ Journeys
Kent State’s School of Theatre and Dance closed its spring performance season with its production of “Everybody.”
Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond
Kent State University's LGBTQ+ Center is celebrating Pride Month by boosting activities statewide, collaborating with local events, hosting a walking group and planning for a fabulous Fall Semester.
IN A FLASH: Helping Creatures Great and Small
The Veterinary Technology Program offered at Kent State University's Trumbull and Tuscarawas campuses prepares program graduates for successful careers in veterinary practices, animal hospitals and farms of all sizes.
Kent State Places First in National Sustainability Competition
Kent State University earned first-place honors in the annual Campus Race to Zero Waste, a nationwide college campus recycling competition.
Refugee Overcomes Obstacles to Graduate and Inspire Community
As a young refugee, Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing, a recent Kent State University graduate, has not only overcome significant challenges during her time in the United States, but she’s also helping others in similar circumstances.