Community & Society

Âé¶¹¹û¶³ and Jackson State University: Campuses Connected by Tragedy and Transformation
Kent State students who traveled to Jackson State University during an alternative winter break trip had in-depth, hands-on exposure to survivors of the May 15, 1970, police shooting, which killed two people; the youngest Freedom Rider, Hezekiah Watkins; and the home of Myrlie and Medgar Evers, a National Monument.

How to Talk to Your Neighbor: Workshop Will Teach the Art of Community Dialogue
You know how at Thanksgiving dinner, everyone is trained to avoid the touchy subjects – politics, religion, money?

How Can We Best Support Mothers Experiencing Homelessness?
One Kent State researcher is working to understand how support services and housing can keep groups like single mothers out of vulnerable situations.

My Furry Valentine
A doggie kissing booth at the Kent Student Center today helped raise funds for service dogs in training.

The School Of Theatre And Dance Presents "Urinetown"
Âé¶¹¹û¶³â€™s School of Theater and Dance is continuing is 2022-2023 season with the production of "Urinetown" running February 24 through March 5 in E. Turner Stump Theatre, located in the Center for the Performing Arts.

IN A FLASH: Inspiration Across Generations
Bernice King met with Kent State students before her keynote speech on Thursday, Feb. 2.

Quake Aftermath: Faculty and Students Rush to Connect with Loved Ones in Turkey and Syria
Âé¶¹¹û¶³ students and faculty struggle to deal with the death and devastation that Monday's earthquakes caused to their home countries of Turkey and Syria.

IN A FLASH: Standing Out in a Crowd
A new, interactive Kent State display debuted at a college fair last weekend.

Greater Cleveland’s LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment Launches March 2023
A groundbreaking interorganizational initiative led by Âé¶¹¹û¶³'s College of Public Health aims to identify and address the most pressing needs of the LGBTQ+ community in Greater Cleveland.

Cool Event! Kent State Students Practice Their Ice Sculpting Skills
Âé¶¹¹û¶³ students from two courses within Kent State's hospitality and event management program took part in an ice sculpting exhibition outside the Eastwood Mall Event Centre in Niles, Ohio, on Sunday.