Community & Society

Kent State Fellows Rally Student Voter Participation
Welcoming a multitude of perspectives, Kent State Votes and the students behind it rally for registration and information this election season. Meet two of the Kent State students instrumental in driving the voting engagement on campus.

More Treats, Fewer Tricks this Halloween
While Halloween can be an exciting time of the year for students to celebrate, both positive and negative factors can contribute to your frightful fun. How can students get more treats than tricks this year? Kent State Today reached out to Kent State Police Officer Vance Voyles to give readers a wide variety of tips for Kent State students this Halloween.

Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment Identifies Critical Insights for Local Empowerment
The Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment findings are in. Led by Kent State University’s College of Public Health, in collaboration with 120 local organizations and nonprofits, this groundbreaking initiative marks a significant stride toward understanding and addressing the unmet needs of LGBTQ+ individuals across Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties.

IN A FLASH: All About Fall
The Fall Fest, presented by the Flashes Activities Board (FAB) was a spectacular celebration of the season with fun activities including crafts, marshmallow toasting carriage rides and the Haymaker Farmers' Market.

IN A FLASH: A Rainbow Connection

Navigating the Shifting Landscape of College Enrollment
The United States is approaching a so-called “enrollment cliff” or “demographic cliff,” a projection that is being closely monitored by those in higher education. In the “On Campus – with CITI Program” podcast, host Ed Butch talks with Aaron Berger, Ph.D., interim director of national recruitment at Kent State University, about these declining numbers and other factors currently influencing college enrollment.

Invest in Your Future: The Case for Young Women Saving Early for Retirement
For many American women, saving for retirement can be challenging for many reasons. A recent USA Today article noted that women have less than half the retirement savings of men. Kent State University values setting their students up for success, but what does this mean for women at the university?

Teachers from Across the Globe at Kent State Through Fulbright Program
A group of 21 secondary school teachers from 20 different countries is spending six weeks at Kent State University as part of a Fulbright professional development program for foreign educators.
IN A FLASH: Tiny Steps, Big Purpose
Some of Kent State's smallest Flashes took steps to help fund a unique part of their learning experience at Kent State's Child Development Center.

Kent to Celebrate Rainbow Weekend Oct. 11-13
The fourth annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown Kent Oct. 11-13 and all of its fun activities, events and new Drag Race 5K come from a fabulous partnership between Kent State University's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Kent.