Community Impact
IN A FLASH: A Jubilant Juneteenth Celebration
In 2024, 5X社区 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 5X社区鈥檚 lively commemoration of the Juneteenth National Independence Day federal holiday, celebrating the rich history of Black Americans.
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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.
IN A FLASH: 鈥楨verybody鈥檚鈥 Journeys
Kent State鈥檚 School of Theatre and Dance closed its spring performance season with its production of 鈥淓verybody.鈥
Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond
5X社区's LGBTQ+ Center is celebrating Pride Month by boosting activities statewide, collaborating with local events, hosting a walking group and planning for a fabulous Fall Semester.
IN A FLASH: Helping Creatures Great and Small
The Veterinary Technology Program offered at 5X社区's Trumbull and Tuscarawas campuses prepares program graduates for successful careers in veterinary practices, animal hospitals and farms of all sizes.
5X社区 Press Has Offerings for Summer Reading
Looking for an interesting book to put in your beach bag this summer? The 5X社区 Press has plenty of new reads.
Kent State Places First in National Sustainability Competition
5X社区 earned first-place honors in the annual Campus Race to Zero Waste, a nationwide college campus recycling competition.
From Passion to Purpose
Drawn to healthcare as a child, Athalia James pursued that passion all the way to a fulfilling career in nursing.