Community & Society

Childhood Development Center Walkathon Event Fall 2023

A group of children from Kent State's Child Development Center walked to raise money for their educational enrichment. 

Students coloring for calmness in the SAS offices

"Coloring for Calmness" is one of several "de-stress" events hosted by Student Accessiblity Services (SAS). 

Paws for a Cause Puppy Meet-Up at SAS Offices

Service dogs and their trainers were the stars of a de-stressing event at the University Library. 

Some of the nurses in the Fall 2023 White Coat Ceremonies

Kent State University's College of Nursing held two White Coat Ceremonies on the Kent Campus last week. 

College of Communication & Information
Professor David Silva instructs a class

Each election season, we're all surrounded by more and more political content circulating online. David E. Silva, Ph.D., assistant professor, is studying online conversations and shedding light on how online civility plays a role in building a stronger democracy. 

Alumnus Kyle Craven at his home in Bath

Kent State alumnus Kyle Craven, aka "Bad Luck Brian," leads a happy - and lucky - life. 

Pres. Diacon addressing the Reimagining the Academy Conference

A transformational conference on Kent State's Kent Campus brought together three of Ohio's top universities.

Kent State Today
Fall foliage on campus

Curious about the fall foliage on campus? Kent State Today spoke to Rebekkah Berryhill, university grounds manager, to find out more about the changing trees on campus. Below, Berryhill shares not only what types of trees we enjoy on the Kent Campus but also talks about the careful process her team, in partnership with University Facilities Management, follows in order to be good stewards of our beautiful landscape.

Kent State senior Mason St. Clair shows his political memorabilia collection to senior Kathleen Tyrel

It all started in 2014 with a political button from Ross Perot’s failed 1992 presidential election bid. 

Kent State Today
Crop Shana Lee and the Well Hub staff

A new event on campus seeks to offer support and community for students who have lost loved ones.