Community & Society
Keeping the Memory of May 4 Alive
A group of Kent State University professors recently returned from a visit to the commemoration of the Gwangju Uprising at Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, feeling inspired for the meaningful connections they made to the May 4, 1970, shootings at Kent State.
IN A FLASH: ‘Everybody’s’ Journeys
Kent State’s School of Theatre and Dance closed its spring performance season with its production of “Everybody.â€
Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond
Kent State University's LGBTQ+ Center is celebrating Pride Month by boosting activities statewide, collaborating with local events, hosting a walking group and planning for a fabulous Fall Semester.
IN A FLASH: Helping Creatures Great and Small
The Veterinary Technology Program offered at Kent State University's Trumbull and Tuscarawas campuses prepares program graduates for successful careers in veterinary practices, animal hospitals and farms of all sizes.
Kent State Places First in National Sustainability Competition
Kent State University earned first-place honors in the annual Campus Race to Zero Waste, a nationwide college campus recycling competition.
Refugee Overcomes Obstacles to Graduate and Inspire Community
As a young refugee, Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing, a recent Kent State University graduate, has not only overcome significant challenges during her time in the United States, but she’s also helping others in similar circumstances.
Nation Remembers Trailblazing Alumna Who Opened Doors for Women in the Military
Kent State alumna 1st Lt. Ashley White has left behind a far-reaching legacy for her trailblazing military service.
IN A FLASH: Putting Their Best Foot Forward
Ready to serve the community from the ground up, Kent State University’s College of Podiatric Medicine welcomed 88 new graduates in its spring Class of 2024.
Kent State Opens New Police Academy in Twinsburg
Kent State University hopes to address the police officer shortage by expanding its police academy to Twinsburg, Ohio, this fall.
Have We Learned the Lessons of Kent State?
Author, attorney and former South Carolina state lawmaker Bakari Sellers, in a recent interview with NPR, questioned whether the country has learned the lessons of the May 4, 1970, shootings at Kent State University.