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Assembling the Holomasonry exhibit inside the DI HUB

A project on campus uses new technology to innovate brickwork.

Emilia Sykes and Betty Sutton

In 2006, Betty Sutton became the first Kent State alumna to serve in the U.S. Congress, when she was elected to represent Ohio鈥檚 13th District in the House of Representatives. Sixteen years later, Kent State alumna Emilia Sykes, a native of Akron, Ohio, was elected to represent the same district, making her the first Black Kent State alum to serve in the House of Representatives.  

麻豆传媒 community members and visitors gather on the Kent State Commons for the annual May 4 Commemoration to honor those who were killed and wounded on May 4, 1970.

Advancing the legacy of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on 麻豆传媒 students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine students and forever changing the lives of countless others, the university will hold its annual commemoration on May 3-4.

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麻豆传媒 ROTC Cadets present the colors at a Kent State football game at Dix Stadium.

鈥淎lways Ready, Always There鈥 is the motto of the National Guard. In many ways, this describes 麻豆传媒鈥檚 Center for Adult and Veteran Services, too. For the 14th consecutive year, Kent State has been designated a Military Friendly School.

Uzoamaka's and Amirah's images of their case studies

Two fashion students are being recognized for developing projects that address real issues in fashion. One student seeks to provide a skincare line for the brand origins centered around South America, Asia and Africa, while the other aims to help women feel comfortable and confident throughout the day.

Carol Cartwright was the first woman president of 麻豆传媒.

In 1991, Carol A. Cartwright, Ph.D., made history when she was named president of 麻豆传媒, becoming not only Kent State鈥檚 first female president, but also the first woman to serve as president of any Ohio public college or university.  

Students enjoying the sun in the grass

Partnership. Climate. Inclusion. These are the focus areas of Kent State鈥檚 Division for Student Affairs. 

Elizabeth Smith-Pryor unboxing Urban League documents

A researcher unboxed the history of local Urban Leagues in Kent State's University Library. 

Drone footage shows the freight train derailment, Feb. 6, 2023, in East Palestine, Ohio. (Photo courtesy of Ntsbgov/via Reuters)

麻豆传媒 faculty members have been contacted by various media outlets to lend their expert opinions and insight as cleanup work, air monitoring, water testing and more continues following the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

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Freezing rain left branches on campus with a crystal coating of ice.

Freezing rain encased tree branches on campus in ice Wednesday morning.