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!
Preparing Behavioral Health Leaders for a Growing Workforce Need
As demand for behavioral health professionals continues to rise across Ohio and the nation, Kent State University is preparing graduates to not just enter the field right away, but to advance, lead and make a lasting impact in their communities. For three Kent State alumni — Cassandra Galloway, Victoria Giegerich and Jason Joyce — their paths may differ slightly, but their stories illustrate how Kent State connects education to real-world outcomes.
Celebrating Black History Month Where it Began
The Kent State University Black Alumni Chapter and Black United Students are sponsoring a day-long celebration in honor of Black History Month, which was founded at the Kent Campus.
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Emphasized Keeping Joy, Faith and “The Dream” Alive in Uncertain Times
Kent State's Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration included a panel discussion, “Keeping Joy, Faith and ‘The Dream’ Alive in Uncertain Times,” which offered thoughtful perspectives on hope, purpose and progress.
Kent State Prison Reentry Program Featured on WKBN-TV
Kent State University’s Prison Reentry Program was recently featured on WKBN-TV for its partnership with FCI Elkton, featuring the inaugural class of 18 incarcerated students who earned their Kent State associate degrees.
IN A FLASH: Main Street Maneuvers
Improvements along Main Street near campus have created temporary detours and new traffic patterns.
‘I Felt Like I Was Being Welcomed Into a Community’
Fostering Pathways for Bright Futures is an innovative program within Kent State's University Outreach and Engagement that provides academic, emotional and social support while connecting young people to opportunities in higher education. It's making a real impact for students.
Crossing the Degree Finish Line at Last
Every semester, Kent State University reopens the door to a diploma for students who left college without finishing a degree.
A job opportunity, a family crisis, military service or running out of money – there are many reasons why students leave college without completing their studies.
Community Health Worker Supervisor Earns Certificate at Kent State
Graciela Alvarez Leon, a community health worker supervisor at the Cleveland Clinic, knows how life-changing support can be. “It’s about building trust and making sure patients know they’re not alone,” Leon said.
IN A FLASH: Welcome to Spring Semester 2026!
On Jan. 12, the Spring Semester began at Kent State, across the university's entire eight-campus system in Ohio and Kent State's other locations in the U.S. and around the world.