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May 2023 Kent State graduate Erik Gomez speaks at commencement.

Kent State University graduate Erik Gomez, who earned his bachelor’s degree in political science in May, spoke at Spring Commencement about his journey as a first-generation Latino-American student.

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Since the beginning of the pandemic, few disciplines have seen as many changes as psychology. In order to help students address these emerging challenges, Kent State University’s Department of Psychological Sciences is offering a slate of courses relevant to the changing trends impacting mental health today. 

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Tina Patel leads with empathy in the classroom, the design studio and every space in between.

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New research methods and topics have emerged as society has taken a greater interest in mental health issues specifically when it comes to cognitive psychology, which includes how we process music or how motivation fosters in the brain.

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On Thursday, June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling, struck down the long-standing policy of affirmative action in college admissions on the grounds it violates the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. Kent State University Professor Christopher Banks, Ph.D., J.D., said the high court already had tipped its hand that the court was “positioned to jettison” the policy, so the ruling was not surprising. 

Archie Green performing at Juneteenth Jubilee 2023

Kent State University observed Juneteenth this weekend with a Juneteenth Jubilee. 

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Mwatabu Okantah and Friends

Kent State University's annual Juneteenth Jubilee will take place on Friday, June 16, and will feature vendors, food trucks and live performances. 

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New research methods and topics have emerged as society has taken a greater interest in mental health issues – specifically when it comes to cognitive psychology, which includes how we process music or how the brain cultivates motivation.

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A recent survey on Kent State Today asked people in the Kent State community to share their feelings and memories about Juneteenth. 

The federal Juneteenth Holiday is observed Monday, June 20

Everyone is welcome to join the celebration as Kent State University commemorates Juneteenth with its third annual Juneteenth Jubilee on Friday, June 16.