The tragedy of May 4, 1970 played a pivotal role in getting 18-year-olds the right to vote. Vote 18, an exhibition curated by graduate student Mason St. Clair, ’24, explores student suffrage and the 1972 election. September 23 - December 7 ...
Congratulations to May 4 Visitors Center intern Emma McNichols who will graduate in December. She has recently accepted a position at Andersonville National Historic Site, a National Park Site in Georgia dedicated to American Prisoners of War.  We chatted with Emma about her experience as a student intern here at the May 4 Visitors Center.Have you always been interested in history? Yes, growing up my family would always go to museums on vacation, I would always watch the history channel with my dad, and I was obsessed with any historical fiction books I could...
The 2024 Idea Pitch Competition
November 22, 2024 | 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Eight finalists will pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges. All finalists will win a cash prize.
Reception to follow. Limited spots available - RSVP required to attend!
Staying Current in a Changing Landscape: AI Skill Development & Readiness with LinkedIn Learning
Date: November 21, 2024 | Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
As AI begins to reshape industries—including higher education—staying ahead requires more than awareness; it demands actionable skills. Join this session to explore LinkedIn's latest workforce data on AI skill development and readiness, learn how LinkedIn Learning is incorporating both AI-driven features and AI-focused content to support this journey, and walk away with actionable content and resources to enhance your AI readiness, wherever you are today.
Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡â€™s Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs Program celebrated a diamond (60-year) anniversary with a reception for alumni and friends at the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ Hotel and Conference Center. Familiar faces were seen at the gathering recognizing when Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡awarded its first three doctoral degrees in June 1964 in what was then the College of Education. Since its inception, the higher education program has grown to offer a variety of degrees in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs, including the M. Ed., Ed.S. and P...
Kent Statesman-in-Chief
Parallel Paths
Most of Kent State's student population are first-time voters in this election, with others being first-time voters in a presidential election. Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Today visited the polls and saw a steady stream of students coming in to cast their votes at three polling locations near campus. We spoke with two first-time voters and one upperclass student who was casting their first vote for a presidential candidate. They said they felt "excited and energized" about voting. Leading up to the election, Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Votes worked to inform and inspire student voters.&n...