Are there student organizations specifically related to and/or for students of color?

• Yes, Kent State currently has 8/9 Intercultural Greek Council (IGC) organizations, which include; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity. The only IGC organization not represented at Kent State is Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Additionally, Kent State has multiple Latino organizations such as Alpha Psi Lambda and the Spanish Latino Student Association.
• The Black United Students (BUS) chapter at Kent State is among the first ever created. BUS seeks to identify relevant issues and initiate appropriate action in order to reduce or eliminate any impediments to be adverse to students and their continued well-being and matriculation. The underlying philosophy of BUS is to serve and unify all Black students at Kent State by addressing their needs.
• There are two student organizations facilitated and overseen by the Student Multicultural Center (SMC).
  • Male Empowerment Network (M.E.N) – mission is to support the academic, professional, social, and person development of men of color at Kent State.
  • Sister Circle – mission is to focus on the personal, social, cultural, and professional development of women of color at Kent State.

Be sure to use the KSU Engage portal to learn more about these organizations.