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Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas E. Phillips, a 1970 Kent State University alumnus, will deliver the keynote address at the university’s annual Veterans Day Commemoration on Nov. 10. Bestselling author Wil Haygood will discuss the Vietnam War and the American military on Nov. 12.
Halloween weekend can be one of the best times of the year for college students. While it can be exciting to celebrate, both positive and negative factors can contribute to the weekend’s frightful fun. Kent State University Police Services has some tips to have a safe, fun weekend.
For Madelynn Johnson, working in a library is more than a job; it’s a way to give back to the community she has loved since childhood. True to this mission, this Kent State University student recently helped make public library access available to every student at an elementary school in Akron, Ohio.
When Sarah Spinner, Ph.D., J.D., arrived at Kent State University in the summer of 2024 to lead the Kent State University Museum, she saw an opportunity to bring two of her favorite places together: museums and university campuses. But she also saw an opportunity to strengthen the museum’s relationship with the community just outside its doors.
At Kent State University, the leaves are changing, a crisp breeze is in the air and the anticipated autumn season has finally arrived. As the season changes, students, faculty and staff have an opportunity to explore fall activities both on campus and throughout downtown Kent.
