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Media and Journalism Students Stand Out at Annual Scholarship Awards
The John S. Knight Memorial Journalism Fund annually awards scholarships to outstanding university students studying journalism, communication and public relations. This year, eight of the 10 scholarship recipients were Kent State University students.
May 4 Task Force Connects Current Students to University History
The May 4 Task Force is a student-led organization dedicated to honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, and shedding light on the injustices that followed. Through year-round educational events and continuous activism, the group focuses on what May 4 means to current students.
Track, School and ‘Shooting Stars’ Film a ‘Balancing Act’
The movie recounting LeBron James’ high school career, “Shooting Stars,” is set to release this summer, and the cast is more than just star-studded, it features a Kent State University student-athlete.
IN A FLASH: Blooms Where You Are Planted
With so many areas of campus in bloom, it's easy to find a beautiful place to sit and take it all in.
Ready for the Runway
Kent State University’s School of Fashion previewed some of the designs created by its senior students for the 2023 Kent State Fashion Show. The student designers and their models showcased what attendees of this year’s fashion show will see walking down the runway.
IN A FLASH: Pitch and Ponder
The DI Hub hosted a unique showcase for Kent State's student entrepreneurs.
School of Peace and Conflict Studies Is Living Memorial to May 4
Kent State University’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies was created as a living memorial to the four students killed on May 4, 1970.
As the university prepares to mark the 53rd anniversary of the shootings, the school’s director says honoring the legacy of May 4 is still key to the school’s identity and mission.
Richmond to Lead Athletics Through 2028
Randale L. Richmond will lead Kent State Athletics through July 1, 2028, as vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics, in accordance with a contract amendment announced by Kent State University President Todd Diacon.
New Exhibit Offers Fresh Context for May 4
To better understand the events that transpired at Kent State University on May 4, 1970, we must also understand the national tension and climate leading up to that day. A graduate student and two design students have demonstrated the context of May 4 in a stunning, creative visual exhibit.
Kent State Alumnus Examines the Future of Architecture Industry
Alumnus Michael Christoff is bringing balance and perspective to the field of architecture. With over 17 years of practice under his belt, Christoff’s community-focused perspective has earned him coveted spots on Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 40 under 40 list, Inside Business Magazine’s Northeast Ohio 25 under 35 Movers & Shakers and the Cleveland Bridge Builders. But, he’s not done making a mark on Cleveland or the architecture industry as a whole.