Community & Society
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!
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’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.
International Resource Fair Connects Students to Community
The start of a new semester can be challenging for any student but may be even more so for international students. Kent State University’s International Student Resource Fair offers a welcoming space for international students who are looking for opportunities to get involved on campus and in the community.
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.
Kent State’s Democracy Fest Prepares Student Voters for November Election
Ahead of the November election, Kent State University’s Undergraduate Student Government hosted its annual Democracy Fest on Risman Plaza to celebrate National Voter Registration Day, giving first-time voters a chance to register and everyone a chance to learn about the democratic process.
Kent State to Host First-Ever Poets for Science Gathering
This November, Kent State University’s Wick Poetry Center will host the inaugural Poets for Science Gathering, an international convening that will explore the connection between poetry and science.
Leaders Lunch Club Connects Students to Campus Experts
Kent State University’s Center for Student Involvement hosted its first Leaders Lunch Club of the semester at the Pepsi Leadership Center on Sept. 2 with Sarah Spinner, Ph.D., J.D., director of the Kent State University Museum, as its first featured speaker to kick off the fall event series. “Leadership is not a title that’s given to you,” Spinner said. “Someone doesn’t make you a leader. Leadership is how you choose to act.”
