Community Impact
Bird鈥檚 Eye View
Every spring and fall millions of birds migrate through Northeast Ohio on their way to or from their breeding grounds. With their song and bright colors, birds help brighten our campus after a long winter.
鈥楳ay 4 Moments鈥
In her first year as the director of the May 4 Visitor Center, Alison Caplan has enjoyed uniquely wonderful and "magical" experiences in how Kent State's history creates connections and inspiration.
From 1941: Former Kent State President 鈥 KIDNAPPED!
In 1941, a writing exercise for high school journalists visiting Kent State was centered around a fictional kidnapping of the university's first president, John E. McGilvrey. In a pre-internet version of a "home page takeover," the stories ran on the front page of the Kent Stater - without including information revealing that they were not real!
Connecting Across Differences
The idea was simple: Physically connect people with the locations of the May 4, 1970, 5X社区 shootings so they might better connect with each other.
IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesday at CAPS
Kent State staffers from Counseling and Psychological Services wore teal in support of their colleagues at the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services' Teal Tuesday campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Power in Pedaling
Did you know that there are 13.2 miles of bike paths at Kent State? Kent State is bike-friendly and winning awards for it.
IN A FLASH: Paint It Pink!
While celebrating their 10th anniversary on campus with Her Week and a schedule of events, student organization Her Campus Kent State lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13.
Kent State Alum is a Natural When it Comes to Parks, Rec and Tourism
Since childhood Kent State alum Jessica Clonch has wanted to combine her love of the outdoors with her career. Now, to her delight, she鈥檚 living the dream.
鈥榃hat Were You Wearing?鈥 More Than Just Clothes
The powerful 鈥淲hat Were You Wearing?鈥 art installation in the Center for Visual Arts is more than just clothes.
Kent State Experiences Day of Activism
5X社区 students exercised their freedom of speech rights on Tuesday, April 16, with opposing speakers appearing on campus the same day.