Community & Society

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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2025 Sanabria plays drums at Concert in Ludwig Recital Hall

Bobby Sanabria Brings Rhythm, History and Heart to Kent State

As part of Kent State’s ongoing 2025-26 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series, the university hosted seven-time Grammy nominee Bobby Sanabria as a guest artist. He led master classes, rehearsals and lectures focused on music, business and social change.

Tags: Arts & Culture , Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive , Global Reach

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First-year nursing students studying in the University Library.

IN A FLASH: A Slightly Spooky Study Group

This scene of first year nursing students studying in the University Library has a different vibe during spooky season.

Tags: Health care , Kent State University College of Nursing , Community & Society , Community Impact

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Flash Focus: Derrick Tindimwebwa banner

Flash Focus: Derrick Tindimwebwa

Meet Derrick Tindimwebwa, a sophomore construction management major from Kampala, Uganda, whose family ties led him to Kent State where he's building community and managing connections between the university and the community.

Tags: Community & Society , Profiles , Student Life

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CDC Walkathon 2025

IN A FLASH: Small Steps With Purpose

Hoping that their small strides will raise money for the center, children from Kent State’s Child Development Center walked on the Kent Campus for their annual two-day Walk-a-thon event.

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact , Risman Plaza , Child Development Center

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Jennifer Mapes Mapping Project

Bringing Neighborhoods to Life

Jennifer Mapes, an assistant professor of geography at Kent State University, developed an interactive mapping project that reimagines how people connect with the places they live. 

Tags: Community & Society , Research & Science , Community Impact

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Homecoming 2025.

IN A FLASH -EXTRA: Four-Legged Flashes at Homecoming

Cute and cuddly animal companions joined in the celebration of Flash the Mascot's birthday at Kent State Homecoming 2025.

Tags: Community & Society , Homecoming , Community Impact , Alumni , Pets

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Homecoming 2025.

IN A FLASH: Flash's Homecoming Birthday Bash

Spectacular sunshine, fun activities, a new parade route, visiting alumni and a decisive win at Dix Stadium make Kent State's 2025 Homecoming/Flash's Birthday Bash a memorable experience for everyone.

Tags: Town-Gown , Homecoming , Community & Society , Community Impact , Football

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Ivory Kendrick

Kent State USG President Demonstrates Community Impact on Air

 Ivory Kendrick, Kent State University’s undergraduate student body president, was recently featured on an episode of the “Sound of Ideas” on Ideastream Public Media to talk about his role in providing free harm reduction supplies to people in the community.

Tags: Student Life , Students First , Community & Society , Community Impact

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Cybersecurity modern graphic

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.

Tags: University News , Students First , Community & Society

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