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Diverse Kent State

Rainbow Unicorn running along Kent's Main Street Rainbow Bridge

IN A FLASH: Rainbows Shine Bright In Kent

Downtown Kent is colored with pride, recognizing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and preparing for Kent's Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 13-14. 

Tags: City of Kent, Main Street Kent, LGBTQ Student Center, Diverse Kent State, Town-Gown, downtown kent, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Ken Ditlevson and others decorating the Main Street Bridge for Rainbow Weekend

'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'

Students coming to Kent State and, for some of them, living away from home for the first time can struggle with the transition. The transition can even be more difficult for LGBTQ+ students, particularly for those who have recently "come out." Ken Ditlevson, director of Kent State's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at Kent to support them.

Tags: LGBTQ+ Center, LGBTQ Community, LGBTQ Studies, City of Kent, Main Street Kent, Honors College, Diverse Kent State, Town-Gown, downtown kent

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Volunteers decorating the Rainbow Main Street Bridge

It's a Rainbow Week at Kent State!

Kent State and the city of Kent encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week. 

Tags: LGBTQ+ Center, Main Street Kent, downtown kent, City of Kent, Town-Gown, Diverse Kent State, Honors College

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Denia Morris at a Native American Event at the Student Multicultural Center

'The Importance Comes Down to Individuals Finally Being Seen'

A Native American student leader shares her thoughts on Indigenous Peoples' Day. 

Tags: University News, Native Americans, Student Multicultural Center, Diverse Kent State

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Kent State students Ryan Aquilani of Philadelphia, Pa., and Holly Atkinson of Dayton, Ohio, make fidget tools as part of Disability Awareness Month, sponsored by Student Accessibility Services.

Everyone’s Got Something: Celebrating Disabilities

Kent State's Student Accessibility Services is celebrating October as Disability Awareness Month, with events and activities to spread the word to students that they are not alone in their struggle and that help is available. 

Tags: University News, Student Life, Health, Students First, Diverse Kent State, Student Accessibility Services

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Sistahood Collective Gathering at Kent State at Trumbull

IN A FLASH: Building Black Leaders

The Building Black Leaders program at Kent State University at Trumbull offers students support, inspiration and community. 

Tags: Diverse Kent State, Kent State University at Trumbull, Student Life, Student Organizations, Community & Society, Community Impact

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International teachers in the Fulbright TEA Program are spending six weeks at Kent State.

Educators from Around the Globe Improving their Teaching Skills at Kent State

A group of 22 secondary school teachers from 20 different countries is spending six weeks at Kent State University as part of a Fulbright program of professional development for foreign educators. 

Tags: University News, Global Reach, Community and Society, Community Impact, Global Presence, Diverse Kent State

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Cindy Smock, bka "Sister Cindy" preached to a crowd on Risman Plaza

IN A FLASH: Sitting With ‘Sister Cindy’

Campus preacher “Sister Cindy” Smock shared her message Monday and Tuesday on Risman Plaza.

Tags: freedom of speech, Diverse Kent State, Student Life, University News, Risman Plaza, Community & Society

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Display of colorful hats at 2023 Latino Affairs Summit resource fair

IN A FLASH: Scenes From the Summit

The 2023 Ohio Latino Affairs Summit, "¡Juntos! Latino Growth Is Ohio Growth," convened on Friday at Kent State University's Kent Campus. 

Tags: Diverse Kent State, University News, Kent Student Center, Community & Society, Community Impact, Arts & Culture

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