Community & Society

Kent State University’s LaunchNET celebrated its 10th anniversary on Thursday and cut the ribbon on its new office suite in the Design Innovation Hub.

The Unity Walkway on Manchester Field honors the rich history of Kent State's Black and Latinx fraternities and sororities. 

On International Pronoun Day, the Kent State University LGBTQ+ Center held an event honoring all pronouns. The importance of respecting pronouns was explained and a group discussion was led to further examine the complexities of genders and pronouns.

The Portage County Hike and Bike Trail is a great place to exercise - or relax - that's not far from campus. 

The late Kirk Mangus was an art professor at Kent State University renowned for his ceramic art, sculpture, drawings, paintings and murals.

Kent State College of Nursing student Ashlee Frymier has been selected as Big Sister of the Year by Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Summit, Medina and Stark Counties. 

“Best Rainbow Attire,” “Best Rainbow Pet” and best personal records were all tracked at this year’s 7th Annual Rainbow Run at Risman Plaza (and online) to raise money for the LGBTQ Emergency fund, a service that assists LGBTQ+ students in financial crises.

Kent State University Libraries on Monday accepted a donation of a portrait of Hart Crane, the only painting believed to exist of the 20th century American poet. 

First Star Kent State Academy has created a resource, the Purple Umbrella Network, to offer support to students transitioning from foster care.

Members of the Kent State University community who enjoy kayaking along the Cuyahoga River or taking a walk or jog along the adjacent Portage Hike and Bike Trail may have noticed the river dredging work near Fred Fuller Park in Kent.