Community Impact
One Year In, Cannabis Education Program Sees Strong Growth
Since launching in January 2024, more than 200 students have enrolled in Kent State's online cannabis education program.
IN A FLASH: Zapping The Zips
Kent State’s Golden Flashes women’s basketball team celebrated 50 years of women’s basketball with “gold-out” game victory over their arch-rivals, the Akron Zips.
IN A FLASH: Caring Hands
The White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of a nursing students clnical rotation and reinforces their commitment to compassionate care.
Alumna Emilia Sykes Sets Goals for Second Term in Congress
Kent State University alumna Emilia Sykes says her goals have not changed as she begins her second term in Congress. Sykes, who hails from Akron, Ohio, spoke with the Akron Beacon Journal about her plans for the second term and what she’ll be focusing on.
It Started Here: Kent State to Celebrate 55th Anniversary of Black History Month
Kent State University will mark the 55th anniversary of Black History Month in February and celebrate its founding by the student organization Black United Students.
POV: Fostering Compassionate Care
POV offers the Kent State University community an opportunity to share insights into topics of importance. Versie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., dean of Kent State University's College of Nursing and Henderson Memorial Endowed Leadership Chair., offers her thoughts on the college’s “White Coat Ceremony,” which marks an official crossing over of students into this exceptional nursing program.
Student Makes History Leading Parkinson's Speech Therapy
Grace Puin excels at getting Parkinsons patients to speak and swallow with intent. She’s so good in fact that Parkinson Voice Project, a nonprofit organization that helps people with Parkinson’s all over the world, invited her to host one of its online SPEAK OUT! Home Practice Sessions.
IN A FLASH: Kent Roosevelt Visits Campus
Kent State's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry welcomed students from Kent Roosevelt High School for a day of information sessions, demonstrations and tours of the university's state-of-the-art learning spaces.
IN A FLASH: With Care and Caring
Kent State University’s Nursing Simulation Labs use sophisticated manikins to help students learn to provide proper care – and caring – for patients of all ages.
Bridging Communities: Kent State to Host 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference
When cities and universities work together, incredible things can happen. Like any good partnership, Kent State University and the city of Kent have spent years building and strengthening their relationship, and it has paid off. Kent State will host the 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference.