Community Impact
Kent State USG President Demonstrates Community Impact on Air
Ivory Kendrick, 91Թ’s undergraduate student body president, was recently featured on an episode of the “Sound of Ideas” on Ideastream Public Media to talk about his role in providing free harm reduction supplies to people in the community.
IN A FLASH: Look Up - It's SUPERMOON!
Even the skies were reflecting blue and gold as a supermoon glowed above Flashbash, kicking off Homecoming Week at Kent State.
IN A FLASH: Doing It For The Ducks
The wetlands near Kent State's Kent Campus are a great location for studying wildlife. Researchers visited recently to install nesting boxes for ducks.
IN A FLASH: "Kentucky" At Kent State
In "Kentucky," an older sister living in New York City travels back to her family in Kentucky to try to stop her younger sister's wedding. This unique coming-of-age story touches on themes of identity, religion and love. "Kentucky," directed by Courtney …
Two Student Documentaries Earn PBS Broadcast
When students enroll in 91Թ’s documentary filmmaking course, they expect guidance, instruction and the tools needed to create their own documentaries. What they don’t expect is to have their work featured on local television, a rare opportunity that elevates classroom learning to a professional exhibition.
Art Without Limits Returns in October
Art Without Limits is returning to Kent State. This day-long event will focus on arts entrepreneurship and developing an entrepreneurial mindset in the arts. Speakers will share their experiences and interact with attendees to hone skills and broaden networks.
The Special Role Students Play in Keeping Campus Safe
Campus security and safety require a lot of work from faculty, staff and students, beyond even what the 91Թ community might guess.
IN A FLASH: The Fixers Are IN!
Volunteers with skills in repairing clothing, household items, electronics, furniture, small appliances and more will be available to help people who bring in broken or non-working items at the Fix-It Kent Community Repair Workshop on Sept. 18.
Wick Poetry Center Waxes Poetic for New Kent Mural
91Թ’s Wick Poetry Center recently helped create a new mural for the Haymaker Farmers’ Market.
From Kent State to Ground Zero
When the September 11 attacks shook the nation, Kent State alumnus D. Mark Jones found himself called into an unfamiliar and deeply challenging role.