Diverse Kent State

Sonia Karkare, program director for the Kent State Women's Center, introduces the discussion panel for International Women's Day.

Kent State University celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 with a poster presentation to allow international students the chance to highlight women in their home countries and a service project to aid Days for Girls.

The poster presentation was followed by a panel discussion of students, faculty and staff talking about women’s issues and successes across their globe.

"Dialogue and Difference" explores the topics of freedom of expression and academic freedom.

Understanding academic freedom and freedom of expression were the topics of Tuesday’s “Dialogue and Difference” session, part of a series designed to engage the Kent State University community in discussions that will advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect and kindness in all we do.

Silhouettes of young people looking away from each other

Conversations about mental health help students, faculty and staff bypass barriers to mental health.

ESL Students at the John Brown house

A group of international students from Kent State experienced living history on a field trip with the university's English as a Second Language Program. 

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Nut-free signage at DI Dining

Kent State University Culinary Services is proud to present DI Dining as a certified nut-free facility. 

Black Joy Unlocked event with Marquis Davis and Janice Johnson

On Wednesday, Feb. 28, attendees gathered to explore the role of music in Black culture and its ability to provoke happiness at the “Empowerment Through the Arts: Black Joy Unlocked” event to create a safe, welcoming community among diverse students at Kent State University.

Rwandan students at Bob Christy's home

A Kent State staffer's kindness helped international students who were far from their much warmer home weather an Ohio winter. 

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Victoria Alexander dialogue with Charmaine Crawford.

Viral speaker and scholar Victoria Alexander visited the Kent Campus for "Black Identity Unveiled: Victoria Talks."

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"Black Is" banner project.

Black United Students invited students to express their thoughts on "What is Black to You?" by adding their words and a handprint to a banner.

Flash the mascot welcoming guests on a Future Flashes Day.

Future Flash Days provide an opportunity for high school students and their families  - from all over the country and beyond - to experience student life at Kent State.