Community & Society
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
May marks the annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and there are many ways to celebrate both on the Kent Campus and in the greater area.
Lavender Graduation: Celebrating ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµSpring Class of 2023
Lavender Graduation 2023 celebrated ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ's spring LGBTQ+ graduates.
IN A FLASH: Young Fashionistas Take the Runway
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ's Annual Fashion Show included several collections for children.
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Alumna to Lead the Cleveland Foundation
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University alumna Lillian Kuri has been unanimously elected as the Cleveland Foundation’s 10th president and CEO.
Fire Reported at University Inn
On Tuesday morning, a fire was reported at the University Inn, 540 S. Water St. in Kent. University officials sent out a text message warning residents to stay away from the area.
IN A FLASH: Under the Big Tent
¾«¶«Ó°Òµlarge tent for next week's commencement ceremonies is being assembled on Manchester Field.
Speakers Share Life-Saving Safety Messages at None 4 Under 21 Event
Approximately 1800 high school seniors from Portage County and neighboring school districts attended the Portage County Safe Communities’ 18th annual None 4 Under 21 and Choices Beyond Program. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµprogram’s goal is to educate students about choices and consequences to help prevent impaired driving and accidents.
May 4 Task Force Connects Current Students to University History
¾«¶«Ó°ÒµMay 4 Task Force is a student-led organization dedicated to honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, and shedding light on the injustices that followed. Through year-round educational events and continuous activism, the group focuses on what May 4 means to current students.
A "Legacy" Is Revealed Inside Tri-Towers
A mural painted by a student was unveiled at the Student Multicultural Center Satellite Space.
Building More Sustainable Cities - with Lego
Familiar building bricks help students devise and visualize sustainable solutions for urban environments.