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!
Using Cybersecurity Month to Train for Year-Round Diligence
October is cybersecurity awareness month, and Kent State University’s information security team is informing students and staff about how to stay safe online through four weeks of interactive fun with the chance to win some amazing rewards. The goal, of course, is year-round attention to cyber threats.
IN A FLASH: Doing It For The Ducks
The wetlands near Kent State's Kent Campus are a great location for studying wildlife. Researchers visited recently to install nesting boxes for ducks.
‘The Tools That Are Being Used in the World of Business Are Changing’
New courses and new programs in Kent State's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, made possible by state-0f-the-art business technology inside Crawford Hall, provide Kent State business graduates with knowledge and skills that give them a competitive edge in the job market.
The Special Role Students Play in Keeping Campus Safe
Campus security and safety require a lot of work from faculty, staff and students, beyond even what the Kent State University community might guess.
IN A FLASH: The Fixers Are IN!
Volunteers with skills in repairing clothing, household items, electronics, furniture, small appliances and more will be available to help people who bring in broken or non-working items at the Fix-It Kent Community Repair Workshop on Sept. 18.
Wick Poetry Center Kicks Off Semester with Book Launch, Reading and Exhibit
The Wick Poetry Center will begin the 2025 Fall Semester with a book launch, poetry readings and new exhibit from its Poets for Science collaboration.
IN A FLASH: A Tribute Over Campus
On his way to an assignment on Sept. 11, a university photographer saw a tribute flight in formation over Kent State.
Wick Poetry Center Waxes Poetic for New Kent Mural
Kent State University’s Wick Poetry Center recently helped create a new mural for the Haymaker Farmers’ Market.
From Kent State to Ground Zero
When the September 11 attacks shook the nation, Kent State alumnus D. Mark Jones found himself called into an unfamiliar and deeply challenging role.