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Community & Society

Lauren Paterson and Marc Myers

The Interview That Turned Into an Inter-Generational Friendship

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡graduate student Lauren Paterson and former teacher Marc Myers were recently featured on WBUR’s ‘Here and Now’ sharing their work together on The Legacy Project.

Tags: Community & Society, School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences, Community Impact

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Adeagbo in the Ohio Statehouse

Aging with Care Through Technology

As a doctoral student of sociology, Adedayo Adeagbo is doing her research on dignity care for aging people using advancements of technology in healthcare. With a specialization in medical sociology, Adeagbo’s thesis is built on the perceptions and attitudes of healthcare workers and the use of robots for caring for older adults.

Tags: Health, Profiles, Community Impact, Community & Society, Student Life

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1040 Forms and a post-it note saying "tax time"

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Students Make Filing Less Taxing

With the intent of helping members of the community in need of tax assistance, Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡â€™s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free income tax preparation services for low-income and elderly taxpayers while giving students real-world experience.

Tags: Students First, Community Impact, Community & Society

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birthday candles

Former Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Staffer Turns 110

Ethelyn VonHelmers Fitzsimmons of Mantua, who served as a secretary for three Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡presidents, will celebrate her 110th birthday on May 17.

Tags: Community & Society, Profiles

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Graduate Commencement 2025

IN A FLASH: Celebrating Spring 2025 Commencements

It's commencement time at Kent State! The university will welcomes more than 4,800 new graduates from the spring Class of 2025 in ceremonies on May 8, 9, 10 and 16. 

Tags: Spring Commencement, Commencement, Community & Society, Community Impact, University News

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Students in the an apartment

What College Students Should Know About Buying Insurance

Choosing any insurance can be intimidating due to the number of options and types available. Two Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ professors with expertise in insurance gave Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Today readers advice on how to navigate the world of insurance with a focus on students.

Tags: Student Life, Students First, Community & Society

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May 4 2025 near Don Drumm's "Heart of Steel" metal sculpture

IN A FLASH: A Memorable Commemoration

The 55-year commemoration of the tragic events of May 4, 1970 at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡included an extensive schedule of presentations, the annual candlelight walk and vigil and the commemoration ceremonies on May 4. 

Tags: May 4, May 4 Commemoration, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Associate Professor of Geography Jennifer Mapes delivers the Jerry M. Lewis Lecture on May 2, 2025.

‘It Was Time for Me to Go Home’ – Geography Professor Combed May 4 Oral Histories in Search of Shared Humanity

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ Associate Professor of Geography Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., has studied the events of May 4, 1970, through the lens of a map maker. 

Tags: Community Impact, May 4, Community & Society, Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive

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Candlelight Walk and Vigil 2024

IN A FLASH: It's Not Just One Day

Remembering May 4, 1970 at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡is not confined to just the events around the annual commemoration on campus, but is part of living and learning at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡throughout the year.

Tags: May 4, May 4 Visitors Center, Nationally Distinctive, School of Theatre and Dance, Community & Society

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Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Professor Emeritus Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D., a faculty marshal on May 4, 1970, addresses attendees of the inaugural Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

ToddCast Episode 3: Jerry M. Lewis

Join us on the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ToddCast as President Todd Diacon revisits a conversation with Professor Emeritus Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D.

Tags: May 4, Community & Society, Community Impact, May 4 Commemoration, May 4 Visitors Center

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