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Kent, Ohio — The Kent Blossom Music Festival, an educational partnership between �鶹��ѡ and The Cleveland Orchestra returns for its 56th season from June 23 through July 28.    The presenting partner of the Kent Blossom Music Festival 2024 Season is the Kulas Foundation, which was established in 1937 with the primary purpose of supporting the musical arts in the Greater Cleveland area. “We believe in the transformational power of music and the invaluable impact this program has in our community. We look forward to the performances by this year’s young artists...

On Tuesday June 18, �鶹��ѡwill commemorate Juneteenth with a community celebration that combines the rich history of Black Americans with performances, great food and vendors.Juneteenth Jubilee will be held from 11 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. on the Kent Campus, Student Green/Risman Plaza. It is free and open to the public. Joella Brooks, owner of Brooks Homestyle BBQ LLC, has participated in Kent State’s Juneteenth Jubilee since the beginning, and she has watched it grow into a glorious event.“I thought it was beautiful – the&nbsp...

Looking for an interesting book to put in your beach bag this summer? The �鶹��ѡ Press has plenty of new reads. “Our current and upcoming titles offer something for everyone from sports and politics to poetry and local history,” said Susan Wadsworth-Booth, �鶹��ѡ Press director.  Each year the Press publishes dozens of books including many from Ohio authors or authors with strong Ohio ties.Anyone purchasing a book from the Press’ online store can receive a 30% discount using the promo code “ENJOY30.”  All e-books are always 15% off the regular ...

While pursuing a double major in political science and criminal justice studies at Kent State, D’Andra Mull, ’02, M.A., Ph.D., was on her way to law school. But a conversation with her mentor, vice president emerita of enrollment management and student affairs, Nancy Scott, Ph.D., changed the trajectory of her career path.“I went to talk to her after interning with an attorney and said to her, ‘I no longer want to go to law school and am considering what I want to do next,’” said D’Andra. “She asked me if I wanted to serve and how I want to spend my life engaging, and I told her I love what I ...

 In 1996, �鶹��ѡ at Stark began recognizing distinguished alumni who attended �鶹��ѡStark. Award recipients are recognized for excellence in a profession, service to the community and service to �鶹��ѡStark.On June 5, 2024, Dean Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D., presented Stephan B. Wilder with the �鶹��ѡ at Stark Distinguished Alumni Award.Wilder is the Mayor of the City of North Canton and the retired Chief of Police, following a career in law enforcement that spanned 36 years. His community service has been recognized with awards from civic and profess...