Diverse Kent State

Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, speaks to attendees at Kent State's inaugural Anti-Racism Conference.

Kent State University’s inaugural Anti-Racism Conference kicked off Oct. 6 with several hundred students, faculty and staff taking part.

Pieces from the Pride In Kent exhibition at the FJKluth Art Gallery

The “Pride in Kent'' exhibition displays 26 pieces of art created by 11 different LGBTQ+ members and allies. The exhibition will be on display during Main Street Kent’s Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 7 and 8.

Kent State students, faculty, staff and alumni in a soccer tournament

The United Nations describes International Day of Peace as a day devoted to strengthening the ideas of peace through observing 24 hours of nonviolence and cease-fire. At Kent State, students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrated the day with an international soccer tournament.

Kent State University students smile as they enjoy Homecoming Kickoff 2021.

Kent State University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion has been recognized with the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The annual award recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Associate Professor Clarissa Thompson, Ph.D., presents her research in a Research & Innovation Forum

Twice each semester, Kent State University’s Division of Research and Sponsored Programs hosts Research & Innovation Forums, to bring together faculty members to publicly present their ongoing work.