University News
Kent State University took a moment to honor the faculty, staff and students whose accomplishments help to lift the university to higher heights.
![Earth Fest 24 guitar player and KSU chef](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/EarthFest24Banner.jpg?VersionId=.1t2BzEhPeqY7kp1ZxqUmNi1wYLlF57D&h=11500912&itok=_70zShKB)
Birds flew overhead, black squirrels darted around and a cool, calm breeze swept across Risman Plaza on April 22 as dozens of organizations assembled their tables for Earth Fest, an interactive Earth Day event.
![Kent State students at 2023 May 4 Commemoration Kent State students at 2023 May 4 Commemoration](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/May%204%20civic%20academy%20banner.jpg?VersionId=pSPMzjl00kjsJk6r0kNhn30MPkQxSEIh&itok=89IwFgLI)
An all-day conference, presented by the May 4 Education Committee for K-12 educators, students, and Kent State University faculty and staff, will help participants demonstrate knowledge about the critical history of student activism and organizing at Kent State, emphasizing the significance of May 4.
![2024 Honors College Graduates 2024 Honors College Graduates](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/_DSC3900_3.jpg?VersionId=1I.0bh50nD4maj.P2qtCjqYY1xU1Zahh&h=102fd86d&itok=1Hp7z3a2)
Honors College students graduating in spring, summer and fall 2024, along with distinguished faculty and alumni were honored at a special luncheon event in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
![CAPS observes Teal Tuesday 2024 CAPS observes Teal Tuesday 2024](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/436410255_844920510987964_3839518886626604549_n.jpg?VersionId=5KtyCH7I1N0EgfGG6trOOStDDPPlM5w_&itok=6GoFUEpO)
Kent State staffers from Counseling and Psychological Services wore teal in support of their colleagues at the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services' Teal Tuesday campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
![Flash biking in front of the MAC](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/FlashBiking.jpg?VersionId=h8c.oPWzc71IRRsewH.c7LB51T6sCDGV&itok=DCXTOhRS)
Did you know that there are 13.2 miles of bike paths at Kent State? Kent State is bike-friendly and winning awards for it.
![Spring flowers Spring flowers](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20240327_BC_March%202024%20Feature_431-HDR.jpg?VersionId=vqA7WPcKYEbzkaMka2dGT5GAFfoo6yCS&itok=vWXNfNYf)
Blooming flowers and budding trees herald the annual green up on campus in spring semester.
![Illustration of five lit birthday candles with phrase "A Birthday Wish for Kent State"](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/24IAG046_Birthday_Drupal_KentHomepage_1500x600.jpg?VersionId=gTf1ur4LPPlqC8.1hXSFGTZ5J0zx4f.G&itok=DpQo19I7)
![Her Pink Library Her Pink Library](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Screenshot%202024-04-18%20at%201.29.27%E2%80%AFPM.png?VersionId=TCp33z6AGJSF_PQ5nKn8kqnsU2F2WHRl&itok=y8dcFnGj)
While celebrating their 10th anniversary on campus with Her Week and a schedule of events, student organization Her Campus Kent State lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13.
![Kent State President Todd Diacon talks to faculty and staff on April 17, 2024. Kent State President Todd Diacon talks to faculty and staff on April 17, 2024.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Talking%20with%20todd%20.jpeg?VersionId=FM8P.AUHjrg4Nr2dOJpIC_7Elq5cvCnC&itok=a6kSNWNY)
"Talking with Todd" focuses on the state capital budget and Kent State's core values.