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Kent State Honors the Legacy of May 4, 1970, With 55th Commemoration
On May 2-4, 2025, Kent State University will hold its annual commemoration to honor the memory of May 4, 1970 – a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on Kent State students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students and wounding nine others. May 4, 1970, marked a pivotal moment in American history.
In the News: International Students, Effects of March Madness, Alternative Spring Break, Road Trip Kent
“In the News” features Kent State University’s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.
Alumnus Shines at The Metropolitan Opera
Collin Geter, 2024 School of Theatre and Dance alumnus, has joined the ensemble of “Moby Dick” at The Metropolitan Opera, from March 3 through March 29. We sat down with Geter to learn about his journey in the arts.
The Authoritative Influence of the Runway on Fashion Trends
Fashion shows are alluring, no doubt. But what is the actual influence of a runway show on a person's everyday life? Kent State professors and students in the School of Fashion break it down.
Teach Peace: Living Legacy to Kent State Shootings Honored with May 4 Visitors Center Exhibit
Professor Emeritus of Sociology Jerry Lewis, Ph.D., who devoted his career to ensuring the legacy of May 4, 1970, would remain vibrant, is being honored with an exhibit at the May 4 Visitors Center.
IN A FLASH: Another Flash-tastic Season!
The Kent State Golden Flashes men's and women's basketball teams gave their fans nothing to be mad (angry) about this March! Both teams ended their exceptional regular season play and continued on to play in the Mid-America Conference Tournament at Cleveland's Rocket Arena. The men's team also went on to play in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT).
‘I Am In It for the Fun of Robot Fighting’
In a meeting with junior mechatronics engineering technology major Jude Carver a few weeks before the KSU Combat Robotics Tournament, he was still planning and building his 'bot. He shares the details of his combat robot’s design along with the next steps in its construction before the competition. He also demonstrates his skills in drawing complex Japanese characters.
Fully Online Programs Offer Flexibility, Quality
The national trend of fully online enrollment has been decreasing since the pandemic, but Kent State’s online programs are bucking those trends. Kent State offers 90 fully online degree and certificate programs. From bachelor’s to master’s degree programs, the university provides its nationally distinctive academics completely online.
IN A FLASH: Taking Care of Business
University photographer Bob Christy captured unique images of students from Kent State's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship going to and from their classes inside Crawford Hall.
IN A FLASH: Moon over Kent State
Kent State staffer and talented photographer, Michael Gershe, set up his camera at the Kent State University Airport for this month's big celestial event: the lunar eclipse.