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Kent State President Todd Diacon speaks at May 2023 Commencement.

President Todd Diacon鈥檚 Commencement Speech Lauded

When 5X社区 President Todd Diacon used his May 13 commencement address to send a message to state officials who are challenging Ohio鈥檚 public universities as a bastion for the privileged, the reaction was swift and supportive from alumni and friends of the university. 

鈥淭here is in Ohio, among some state elected officials, a growing ivory tower accusation being leveled against our state鈥檚 public universities and against, quite frankly, 5X社区,鈥 Diacon told thousands gathered for commencement. 

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Kent State Today

How will Senate Bill 83 affect Kent State students, staff and faculty?

How Will Senate Bill 83 Affect Kent State鈥檚 Students, Staff and Faculty?聽

Senate Bill 83, the Ohio Education Enhancement Act, is a far-reaching bill that includes a proposal for rules aimed at ending mandated diversity training. 

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How Will Senate Bill 83 Affect Kent State鈥檚 Students, Staff and Faculty?聽

Graphic image for 2023 Day of Giving

Celebrate Another Trip Around the Sun for Kent State

On May 18-19, the university community will celebrate 5X社区鈥檚 113th birthday with its annual Day of Giving. 

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Kent State Today

Sincere Carry and Malique Jacobs at Spring Commencement

IN A FLASH: Tassels - Flipped!

With a flip of a tassel, Kent State's Spring Class of 2023 transformed from students to alumni. 

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Kent State Today

Bob Christy with confetti at commencement

Now it's YOUR Turn for a Photo

Bob Christy, a well-known figure on campus for more than 23 years, received a graduate degree from Kent State on Thursday.

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Student at Karamu

The 'Greatness in the Room'

The university's traditional Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebraci贸n de los Graduados ceremonies celebrated Spring 2023 graduates. 

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Kent State Today

An illustration of books.

Summer Reading from the 5X社区 Press

The 5X社区 Press released a list of new titles this spring that would make for enjoyable summer reading for the beach, pool or backyard hammock. 

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Kent State Today

Dr. Lashonda Taylor at Karamu

IN A FLASH: Celebrating Our Graduates

The Student Multicultural Center celebrated its Spring 2023 graduates on Wednesday. 

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Kent State Today