Division of Diversity Equity and Inclusion
!["Dialogue and Difference" explores the topics of freedom of expression and academic freedom. "Dialogue and Difference" explores the topics of freedom of expression and academic freedom.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/MicrosoftTeams-image_15.png?VersionId=SGk5V_9yrlWkgk0O_tbIQ_5jc0hTNafp&h=1c90e598&itok=3s-PNBgz)
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.
![Pres. Diacon addressing the Reimagining the Academy Conference Pres. Diacon addressing the Reimagining the Academy Conference](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20231018_BC_Academy%20Conference_020.jpg?VersionId=k5hkxFleTCdgIA56pOiJ6qpGPILETAhu&itok=tnuZaDTx)
A transformational conference on Kent State's Kent Campus brought together three of Ohio's top universities.
Kent State University observed Juneteenth this weekend with a Juneteenth Jubilee.
![Mwatabu Okantah and Friends Mwatabu Okantah and Friends](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Juneteenth%20Jubilee.jpg?VersionId=VEKSR8W6WzHB.QYdXyjb7l2GqEZpDfiX&itok=nXmEmtXt)
Kent State University's annual Juneteenth Jubilee will take place on Friday, June 16, and will feature vendors, food trucks and live performances.
![Juneteenth Logo 2023 Juneteenth Logo 2023](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Screenshot%202023-06-12%20at%2012.29.36%20PM.png?VersionId=VgbXo..dTtkvovNTv1K9_1e0AekkWoZR&itok=Q8CiMPBm)
A recent survey on Kent State Today asked people in the Kent State community to share their feelings and memories about Juneteenth.
![A Kent State University student proudly displays an award certificate during the university’s Lavender Graduation ceremony, which honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally students. A Kent State University student proudly displays an award certificate during the university’s Lavender Graduation ceremony, which honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally students.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-Lavender3.jpg?VersionId=mv7LApyO1ABRLBIWoWV1HzhNa5ABmeFd&h=e6f36a9c&itok=CkPdveSx)
An inclusive campus acknowledges and respects diversity, and offers a welcoming environment for all community members regardless of their differences.