Racial discrimination and segregation have left indelible marks on the histories of both the United States and South Africa. These legacies have shaped societies and continue to influence contemporary conversations on equality, justice, and progress. Despite significant strides made over the past several decades, the importance of studying and understanding these complex histories cannot be overstated. In May of this year, a group of seven students from Kent State University’s Center for African Studies embarked on a transformative journey to the University of Fort Hare's Centre for Transdi...

Hannah Johnson, a ceramics M.F.A. student, has been making waves in the art community. Recent achievements include being featured in magazines, receiving a grant and presenting her work at an art fair. Hannah credits her successes to faculty members who have helped her along the way. Fusion magazine’s Summer 2023 issue features Hannah Johnson’s work on the cover and featured her in their “Student Spotlight.” In the feature, Hannah was able to speak about her journey as an artist. Five of her works are shared within the feature as well. “I have been very fortunate in the excellent edu...

Crews are working diligently around the Kent State University Kent Campus to clean up debris left by a severe thunderstorm that blew through much of northeast Ohio and into northwest Pennsylvania. Tornado warnings were issued to 14 Northeast Ohio counties, including Portage County, Thursday, Aug. 24, into early Friday morning. The Record-Courier reported that one gust of wind topped 80 mph near Kent during the storm.  “We have been in clearing roadways and walks since around 1:30 a.m.," Rebekkah Berryhill, grounds manager, said. "We are asking the university communit...

Strong winds from an overnight storm brought tree limbs down across Kent State University's Kent Campus, including several large branches that struck and damaged the May 4 Memorial.  University leaders are currently assessing the damage caused to the granite memorial, which was officially dedicated on May 4, 1990, as part of the 20th commemoration of the day four students were killed and nine wounded by Ohio National Guardsman who opened fire during an anti-war demonstration. The memorial’s environmental design was developed from a concept submitted by Chicago architect Bruno Ast to...