Community & Society
Quilts, Threads and Collage, Oh My! Alumna Showcases Skills at Local Art Studio
From the classroom to the art studio, Clare Murray Adams, B.S., '72; M.A., '76; and BFA, '93, has been exploring herself and her surroundings since 1977 when she made the switch from education to creation.
How Hospitality Management Is Weathering the Great Resignation
In early 2021, during the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, masses of employees across the country began resigning their jobs in record numbers, marking what is known as the “Great Resignation.” For students in Kent State's Hospitality and Event Management program, there’s a big opportunity to capitalize on an industry that is in the middle of a large shift in management.
Fashion Merchandising Student Sold on Campus and Downtown Charm
From her perch in Rockwell Hall, where she takes classes as a fashion merchandising major, Kent State University student Lucia Perry has a perfect view of the Lefton Esplanade leading to downtown Kent.
Kent State Community Reflects on How Black History Month Had an Impact on Their Lives
Black History Month had and continues to have a major impact in the lives of Kent State community members. Some learned about Black History when they were very young, while others acquired knowledge as college students or adults. All, however, are grateful for the role that Black History Month has played in their lives.
Kent State’s Comedy Improv Troupe Entertains Audiences at Stand-Up Festival
Did you know Kent State has its own improvisation group? It does. What does the troupe do, you ask? Improv. About. Everything.
Skating Through a Record Year
The Kent Skates ice rink in downtown Kent ends its season this weekend.
Kent State Alum's Mill Fire Photo on Cover of National Magazine
A fiery image, taken by photographer and Kent State University alumnus Jerry Jividen at the December Star of the West mill fire in downtown Kent, is featured on the cover of a national firefighter magazine.
Partners in Success: Kent State and City Collaborate for the Win
More than a decade of collaboration has meant success for Kent State University and the city of Kent.
IN A FLASH: Large Format Presidential History
This photo enlargement (32” x 51”) is in the Special Collections of the Kent State University Library. It was last on display on campus in 2011 as part of an exhibit about the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. On April 21, 1865, just five days after the assassination of President A…