Community & Society

Rainbow Weekend bridge decorators 2024

Kent to Celebrate Rainbow Weekend Oct. 11-13

The fourth annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown Kent Oct. 11-13 and all of its fun activities, events and new Drag Race 5K  come from a fabulous partnership between Kent State University's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Kent. 

Tags: Community & Society , Town-Gown , City of Kent

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October is Mental Health Awareness Month at Kent State University

October is Mental Health Awareness Month at Kent State

Kent State chose October as Mental Health Awareness Month because the need for mental health support peaks during the month.

Tags: University News , Student Life , Community & Society

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Eco, the voter registration puppy

IN A FLASH: Eco, the Voter Registration Pup

The League of Women Voters of Ohio made Kent State the final stop on their tour of more than 20 Ohio colleges and universities. The group, including Eco the puppy, worked to get students registered to vote in advance of the Oct. 7 registration deadline. 

Tags: Voting , Elections , Community Impact , Community & Society , In a Flash

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Kent State Staff Council was created in response to a past engagement and wellness survey.

Our Voices Count: Take the Engagement and Well-Being Survey Today

Students, faculty, staff, and administrators are encouraged to take the “Our Voices Count” Engagement and Well-Being Survey by the Oct. 20 deadline.

Tags: University News , Student Life , Community & Society

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Widespread property damage in Fort Myers, Florida, from Hurricane Ian

Insurance Industry in Need of New Talent to Help in Situations Such as Recent Hurricane

Homeowners with property damage from Hurricane Ian are contacting their insurance agents, some who may be Kent State graduates.

Tags: Community & Society

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Lab Student reaching in case

Kent State Continues Robust and Varied University Research to Maintain R1 Status

Kent State University’s Division of Research and Economic Development recently hosted its quarterly Town Hall and offered a bright prediction for the future of the university’s R1 status as a top research university.

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

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Trevor Martin and LWV Trailer

‘Golden Flashes, Get Registered, Make a Plan and Get Out to Vote!’

A Kent State alumnus who has been visiting Ohio colleges and universities in a pre-election tour by the League of Women Voters of Ohio says he's excited to see that student voters are interested and engaged in the election process. 

Tags: Elections , Voting , Community Impact , Community & Society , Alumni

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League of Women Voters Table at Kent State Votes Festival

‘If We Don’t Vote, We Can Be Sure it Won’t Count’

As part of Kent State's Kent State Votes initiative, Flashes across campus are stepping up to help make sure that students are registered to vote, well informed and motivated to cast their ballots in November. 

Tags: Voting , Undergraduate Student Government , Community Impact , Community & Society

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Hispanic Heritage Month Voices & Rhythms Discussion

Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month with ‘Voices & Rhythms’

Every year, mid-September to mid-October marks Hispanic Heritage Month. Kent State University collaborations commemorate the month-long celebration and Hispanic culture, kicking off the celebration was "Voices & Rhythms: A Night of Discussion and Dance."

Tags: Community & Society , Arts & Culture

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Legacy Project Students

IN A FLASH: Capturing Generational History

Students in Kent State's Long Term Care Administration program met with local senior citizens to create a book that shared their life stories. 

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact , College of Education, Health and Human Services , Arts & Culture , In a Flash

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