Geography
From Iowa to Ohio: New Faculty Member Sets Sights on Urban and Suburban Challenges

Distinguished Alumna Helps Open Exhibit Showcasing Women’s Role in Cartography During World War II

Arts and Sciences Dean joins Cleveland Water Alliance board
Geography Professor Honored for Scholarly Work and Mentorship
The Kent State University College of Arts and Sciences congratulates James A. Tyner, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Geography and Director of the Institute for the Study and Prevention of Violence, who is a 2021 recipient of ‘Distinguished Scholarship Honors’ from the American Association of Geographers (AAG).
Curated May 4 Oral History Clips Paired With Online Interactive Map of Kent From 1970
They remember the sights and sounds of helicopters and trucks as the Ohio National Guard moved into their small college town. They remember the smell of tear gas. They remember the chants of the protesters against the Vietnam War and invasion of Cambodia. They remember the panic and fear that ensued immediately after they heard that four students were killed and nine wounded when the guardsmen opened fire on campus. On May 4, 1970, many people in Kent experienced a traumatic event that they will never forget.

Kent State Study Challenges Conventional Wisdom About Cambodian Genocide

Kent State Professor Earns Main Street Kent's Volunteer of the Year Award
