Community & Society

IN A FLASH: Definitely NOT Our Mascot
A Kent State staffer spotted an unusual visitor atop a section of the University Library.

IN A FLASH: Kent State's Smallest Scientists
Curious, young minds from the Child Development Center enjoyed hands-on learning about the ways the world works during a visit to Kent State's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Transportation Secretary Praises Kent State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering as ‘Future of Aviation’
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited 91³Ô¹ÏÍø touring the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, and telling students that “the future of aviation leadership is in your hands.â€

IN A FLASH: Central Catholic Visits Kent State
High school juniors and seniors from Cleveland Central Catholic visited Kent State's Twinsburg Academic Center to learn about careers in nursing.

IN A FLASH: Welcome Tri-C Students!
Kent State's College of Nursing welcomed students from Cuyahoga Community College to the simulation lab on the Kent Campus for a tour and demonstration.

IN A FLASH: A Jubilant Juneteenth Celebration
In 2024, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø celebrated Juneteenth on Risman Plaza and the Student Green on June 18 with food, dancing and music.

Kent State Celebrates Juneteenth 2024
Music, dancing and food were all part of 91³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s lively commemoration of the Juneteenth National Independence Day federal holiday, celebrating the rich history of Black Americans.

And the New Top Name in Kent State’s Spring Class of 2024 Is …
Find out what the most popular names were at this year's commencement ceremonies.

IN A FLASH: Fork In The Road Wednesdays are Here!
University Culinary Services' Fork in the Road food truck is returning to Risman Plaza for lunch on Wednesdays, from June 12-Aug. 7.

Keeping the Memory of May 4 Alive
A group of 91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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.