Diverse Kent State

Kent State University celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 with a poster presentation to allow international students the chance to highlight women in their home countries and a service project to aid Days for Girls.

The poster presentation was followed by a panel discussion of students, faculty and staff talking about women’s issues and successes across their globe.

Understanding academic freedom and freedom of expression were the topics of Tuesday’s “Dialogue and Difference” session, part of a series designed to engage the Kent State University community in discussions that will advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect and kindness in all we do.

Conversations about mental health help students, faculty and staff bypass barriers to mental health.

A group of international students from Kent State experienced living history on a field trip with the university's English as a Second Language Program. 

Kent State University Culinary Services is proud to present DI Dining as a certified nut-free facility. 

On Wednesday, Feb. 28, attendees gathered to explore the role of music in Black culture and its ability to provoke happiness at the “Empowerment Through the Arts: Black Joy Unlocked” event to create a safe, welcoming community among diverse students at Kent State University.

A Kent State staffer's kindness helped international students who were far from their much warmer home weather an Ohio winter. 

Viral speaker and scholar Victoria Alexander visited the Kent Campus for "Black Identity Unveiled: Victoria Talks."

Black United Students invited students to express their thoughts on "What is Black to You?" by adding their words and a handprint to a banner.

Future Flash Days provide an opportunity for high school students and their families  - from all over the country and beyond - to experience student life at Kent State.