University News
From 1941: Former Â鶹¾«Ñ¡President – KIDNAPPED!
In 1941, a writing exercise for high school journalists visiting Â鶹¾«Ñ¡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!
Honoring Our Best
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ took a moment to honor the faculty, staff and students whose accomplishments help to lift the university to higher heights.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Goes Green at Earth Fest
Birds flew overhead, black squirrels darted around and a cool, calm breeze swept across Risman Plaza on April 22 as dozens of organizations assembled their tables for Earth Fest, an interactive Earth Day event.
Educating the Next Generation: Civic Engagement, Social Justice and Peaceful Change
An all-day conference, presented by the May 4 Education Committee for K-12 educators, students, and Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ faculty and staff, will help participants demonstrate knowledge about the critical history of student activism and organizing at Kent State, emphasizing the significance of May 4.
Honoring Honors College Class of 2024
Honors College students graduating in spring, summer and fall 2024, along with distinguished faculty and alumni were honored at a special luncheon event in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesday at CAPS
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡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? Â鶹¾«Ñ¡is bike-friendly and winning awards for it.
IN A FLASH: Flashes of Spring
Blooming flowers and budding trees herald the annual green up on campus in spring semester.
Help us Celebrate Kent State’s 114th Birthday
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡is turning 114, and we are celebrating by raising funds for Â鶹¾«Ñ¡scholarships and programs. This year, the Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Foundation has pledged $5,000 to match employee gifts dollar for dollar (up to $250 per donor until the match money runs out) to the fund of YOUR choice s…
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 Â鶹¾«Ñ¡lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13.