Risman Plaza

Eclipse totality with KSU lamp post.

Campus and community came together to share a once-in-a-lifetime event at Kent State University. 

Fork in the Road Food Truck on the Student Green

The Kent State University Spring Food Truck Series begins on Risman Plaza April 3 and continues each Wednesday through May 1. 

Palestinian Candlelight Vigil 11-09-23

Students gathered on Risman Plaza for a candlelight vigil mourning Palestinian lives lost in Gaza. 

Flags at Veterans Day Commemoration 2021

Kent State University's annual Veterans Day Commemoration ceremonies begin at 11 a.m., Nov. 9 on the Student Green.

Scene of students enjoying a past Black Squirrel Festival

The Black Squirrel Festival returns to Risman Plaza and the Student Green on Friday, Sept. 29, from 4-7 p.m.

Cindy Smock, bka "Sister Cindy" preached to a crowd on Risman Plaza

Campus preacher “Sister Cindy” Smock shared her message Monday and Tuesday on Risman Plaza.

Plant vendor at Farmers' Market on the Student Green

The Kent State Farmers' Markets begin on Tuesday, Sept. 19. 

2023 Spring Food Truck Series

Food trucks return to Risman Plaza every Wednesday through the end of April.