Commemoration News

The events surrounding May 4, 1970, represent a significant time period in our nation's history.  The events of that day have been studied and reported on for nearly 50 years. As we get closer to the 50th commemoration an entirely new generation of reporters and scholars will explore the history and legacy of May 4, 1970. We invite you to visit this page frequently as we will continue to provide links to these new and impactful stories.

• View May 4 news articles from around the country
• View May 4 articles and updates from Kent State University

If you are a member of the news media and want to schedule an interview or film a story on our campus, please contact us for details and assistance.

If you are interested in doing additional research, you are invited to contact or visit our May 4 archives.