Community & Society

Kent State Alumna Competes for $1 Million on “The Amazing Raceâ€
A Kent State alumna joins "The Amazing Race" team to compete for $1 million on CBS.

Kent State Geographers Make Maps to Help Study Youth Violence
91³Ô¹ÏÍø researchers use geospatial technology to study youth violence in Akron, Ohio.

Kent State Ice Arena Hosts 35th Annual Special Olympics Winter Games
The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Ice Arena hosted the 35th Annual Ohio Special Olympics Winter Games the first week of February for figure skaters and speed skaters from all over the state.

Students Swap Swimsuits for Service
As spring break quickly approaches, a growing number of 91³Ô¹ÏÍø students are choosing alternative ways to spend their time off.

Kent State and the University of Akron Reveal History of Sports Rivalry
The two schools released videos on their respective social media pages explaining that their sports rivalry began after mascots Flash and Zippy ended their blooming relationship.

Kent State’s 2017 Spirit of Women in Business Conference Keynote Speaker Announced
Rita McGrath, Ph.D., professor at Columbia Business School, will be the keynote speaker for the 2017 Spirit of Women in Business Conference on March 9, 91³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s College of Business Administration has announced. McGrath is regarded as one of the world’s top experts on strategy and inn…
Kent State Fashion/Tech Hackathon Set for Jan. 27-29
Students gets ready to innovate, design and bring wearable technology to life at the 2017 Fashion/Tech Hackathon Jan. 27-29.

Historic Landmark Status Helps Kent State May 4 Site Tell its Story
The National Historic Landmark designation brings mixed emotions, as well as a purpose for current and future visitors to the site.

Kent State May 4 Site Reaches National Historic Landmark Status
U.S. Secretary of the Interior announces the designation of the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø May 4 Site as a National Historic Landmark.

Kent State Men’s Basketball Displays Unity During National Anthem
The Kent State's men's basketball student-athletes select fans of all races to stand with them in solidarity during the national anthem.