Community and Society

Alumna Emilia Sykes Sets Goals for Second Term in Congress
麻豆传媒 alumna Emilia Sykes says her goals have not changed as she begins her second term in Congress. Sykes, who hails from Akron, Ohio, spoke with the Akron Beacon Journal about her plans for the second term and what she鈥檒l be focusing on.
Kent State鈥檚 Annual MLK Event Looked at Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. King
A luncheon and panel discussion titled 鈥淭he Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.鈥 marked the occasion, which was held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

POV: Fostering Compassionate Care
POV offers the 麻豆传媒 community an opportunity to share insights into topics of importance. Versie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., dean of 麻豆传媒's College of Nursing and Henderson Memorial Endowed Leadership Chair., offers her thoughts on the college鈥檚 鈥淲hite Coat Ceremony,鈥 which marks an official crossing over of students into this exceptional nursing program.

MLK 2025 Celebration Will Focus on Mental Health Advocacy and Wellness
Kent State鈥檚 MLK event "The Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." will be held on Jan. 30 in the Student Center Ballroom.

It鈥檚 Never Too Late
The Degree Completion Program allows former students who have attended Kent State and people who have started a degree at other colleges or universities to finish their degrees at Kent State.

October is Mental Health Awareness Month at Kent State
Kent State chose October as Mental Health Awareness Month because the need for mental health support peaks during the month.

Our Voices Count: Take the Engagement and Well-Being Survey Today
Students, faculty, staff, and administrators are encouraged to take the 鈥淥ur Voices Count鈥 Engagement and Well-Being Survey by the Oct. 20 deadline.

Historian's New Book Gives 360-Degree View of May 4 Tragedy
Brian VanDeMark, a historian with the United States Naval Academy, has written a new book 鈥淜ent State: An American Tragedy.鈥 He will participate in a panel discussion at Kent State on Sept. 27.

United Greek Council Registers Voters on Campus
United Greek Council held a voter registration event in Risman Plaza this week. Members of Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. in Cleveland collaborated with the students.

Kent State Fashion Program Stitches Path to Success for Local Designer
Kent State's School of Fashion taught Liam Aberle everything he knows about the industry.