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Community & Society

Student chef Alexander Richardson

A student chef's culinary journey to his dream took him from Cuyahoga Community College to Kent State. 

Electronics recycling 2024

Flashes Recycle Electronics at the annual Electronics Drive, open to the

 

 community, each Wednesday in March. 

"Dialogue and Difference" explores the topics of freedom of expression and academic freedom.

Understanding academic freedom and freedom of expression were the topics of Tuesday’s “Dialogue and Difference” session, part of a series designed to engage the 鶹ý community in discussions that will advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect and kindness in all we do.

Marvi Sirmed speaking at the protest demonstration against the sectarian killings of Shia Muslims in Pakistan

鶹ý will welcome its third of three “alumni” from the Scholars at Risk Network to speak at the university and regional events over the 2023-2024 academic year. (SAR) is an organization that provides sanctuary and assistance to threatened scholars worldwide.

Black Joy Unlocked event with Marquis Davis and Janice Johnson

On Wednesday, Feb. 28, attendees gathered to explore the role of music in Black culture and its ability to provoke happiness at the “Empowerment Through the Arts: Black Joy Unlocked” event to create a safe, welcoming community among diverse students at 鶹ý.

Flasher Brass Day 2024

Local high school student musicians came to Kent State to rehearse and perform with the Flasher Brass Pep Band.

Rwandan students at Bob Christy's home

A Kent State staffer's kindness helped international students who were far from their much warmer home weather an Ohio winter. 

Kent State Today
Victoria Alexander dialogue with Charmaine Crawford.

Viral speaker and scholar Victoria Alexander visited the Kent Campus for "Black Identity Unveiled: Victoria Talks."

Technical rehearsal of "Rent."

An associate professor working on the School of Theatre and Dance provided a behind-the-scenes look at the school's current production of "Rent."

Banner for Oscar Ritchie Story

A key figure in Kent State's Black History, Oscar Ritchie continues to inspire generations of students and educators.