Community Impact
IN A FLASH: Earth Month Wrap Up
Kent State celebrated Earth Month with an exceptionally full schedule of events, not the least of which were the activities on campus surrounding the total solar eclipse!
10 Ways to Experience Fall in Kent and Around Campus
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.
Hands in the Dirt, Seeds From the Sky
Dirty hands and laughter were some of the results of an hour’s work at the Herrick Conservatory as Kent State University students rolling a rich mixture of clay, compost and native flower seeds into seedballs, a simple yet effective method for planting native plants and wildflowers that were then thrown into fields to enhance pollinator habitats across campus.
How Donating Bras at Kent State Helps the Planet and Local Women
Students, staff and faculty have an opportunity to give back, not only to their community but also to their environment with Kent State University's annual Bra Recycling Drive going on throughout the month of October.
First-Time Student Voters ‘Feel Ready’ for Election Day
As election season approaches, first-time voters at Kent State University are preparing to make their voices heard. Whether registering at events like Democracy Fest or researching candidates in their residence halls, students across campus are taking their first steps toward casting their votes.
Kent State Awarded $1.3 Million to Support Future Educators Through New TRIO Teacher Preparation Program
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Kent State University a five-year, $1.3 million TRIO Teacher Preparation Student Support Services grant to support undergraduate students preparing to enter the teaching profession.
Kent State’s 2026 Homecoming Court Leads Through Service to Campus and Community
When Kent State University celebrates Homecoming Week, the spotlight often falls on the parade, the game and the crowning of the Homecoming Court. Meet the 12 student leaders selected for the 2026 Homecoming Court, for whom the experience represents much more than a campaign for a crown.
Kent State Homecoming Celebrates 100 Years of The Kent Stater With ‘Every Flash Has a Story’ Theme
This year’s Homecoming theme, “Every Flash Has a Story,” marks the 100th anniversary of The Kent Stater, and former staff members of the student newspaper will serve as Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals on Oct. 3.
Dinner With Friends Returns, Pulling Up Chairs for Students, Faculty and Staff
Kent State University’s Dinner With Friends returned to campus, allowing students, faculty and staff to share a meal and talk about issues that matter to the campus community, often with people they would never otherwise meet.
Forum Examines Dolly Parton's Lasting Legacy of Authenticity, Love
Six Kent State University scholars gathered to explore how Dolly Parton became one of America's most influential cultural figures — not just as a musician, but as a peacebuilder, educator and philanthropist.
