President Todd Diacon addresses first-year students during convocation

In his Convocation address to incoming first-year students, Kent State University President Todd Diacon emphasized the importance of the institution's core values, particularly in light of recent global events and the upcoming U.S. presidential election.Diacon stressed the significance of respecting freedom of speech while practicing kindness and respect. "It is now more vital than ever that we allow others to speak their minds without fear of retribution," Diacon said. "And it is now more vital than ever that we respond with kindness, that we respond with respect when encountering ideas ...

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