University News

The goal of the Native American Heritage and Veterans celebration was to honor our Native American students, faculty, staff, and community members while also honoring our veterans.

Past tragedies link Kent State University and the University of Rwanda in a distinct way.

The Kent State community came together on Thursday to honor all veterans. 

Volunteers from the Kent State community helped in the annual planting of Daffodil Hill.

The Kent State community paused from classes and work Nov. 10 to gather on the Student Green at Risman Plaza and show their respect as part of Veterans Day.

Ceremonies on campus today honor all who have served. 

Three Kent State researchers presented their projects at a Research and Sponsored Programs event hosted by the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute. 

Kent State University is celebrating its first-generation students this week with a series of events and programs to spotlight and encourage current students who will be the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree. As part of the celebration, some faculty and staff who were first-generation students share their stories in their own words.

Kent State University celebrated the journey of first-generation college students and those who have made an impact serving as their mentors and advocates with the “I Am First” awards ceremony on Wednesday. 

Kathalina Thorpe's research on using earthworms to compost theater and fashion fabric waste recently won her the 2022 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, a year after she was selected by audience members for the People’s Choice award during the fall 2021 competition.