Community Impact

Earth Fest 2024

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!

Tags: Earth Day, Total Solar Eclipse, Environmental Science and Design Research Institute, Community Impact, Community & Society, Organizational Sustainability, Research & Science

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Nursing Students

From the Hospital to the Statehouse: Nursing Students Step Into Policy

At the Kent State University College of Nursing, we learn what it means to advocate for our patients in every setting – from right at the bedside to the boardrooms of hospitals. As nursing students, we are trained to make decisions that are backed by evidence-based practice, empathy and most importantly, our personal and professional ethics. 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact

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Flashes First Friday 2025

IN A FLASH: Discovering Downtown

On Aug. 15, some of Kent State's newest Golden Flashes explored downtown Kent as part of Flashes First Friday. 

Tags: Town-Gown, downtown kent, Community & Society, Community Impact, KSU Kickoff

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Downton Abbey movie preview to be held at Kent State.

Downton Abbey Fans Grab Your Tissues and Head to Kent for the Grand Finale

A collaboration between Kent State University’s School of Fashion, School of Theatre and Dance and Focus Features will bring the final Downton Abbey movie to Kent for an early screening and period fashion show. The movie, “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,” will have a preview showing on Friday, Sept. 5, at the Kent Plaza Cinema, a week before it opens in theaters nationwide. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Vintage aircraft on display at Kent State University Airport

Kent State University Hosts Aeronautics and Engineering Expo

Kent State University will host its Aeronautics and Engineering Expo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Kent State University Airport. The family friendly event offers a full day of aviation excitement and STEM inspiration for all ages.

Tags: College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Community Impact

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Group of first-gen students

Kent State Alumni Tell a Tale of Success for TRIO Student Support Services

Kent State University is celebrating another five years of federal funding for its TRIO Student Support Services program that helps propel first-generation college students, students from limited-income backgrounds and students with disabilities to academic success.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Students First, Community Impact

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CAED Summer Architecture Exploration.

IN A FLASH: A Transformational Summer Camp

A summer camp at Kent State's College of Architecture and Design inspires high school students to explore the endless possibilities in the world of design. 

Tags: College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Community Impact, High School Students, Summer, Research & Science

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Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Ed Mechenbier

An Honorable Journey From Vietnam to Kent State Geauga

Honor is not only an attitude; it’s an action. As it is given and received, it profoundly improves the lives of all involved.

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact

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Students from University Hospitals Future Nurse Academy.

IN A FLASH: Nursing's Next Generation

Students visiting Kent State from University Hospitals Future Nurse Academy engaged in hands-on activities guided by faculty from Kent State's College of Nursing. 

Tags: Kent State University College of Nursing, Health care, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive

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