Community Impact

Alumna Strives for Access for All as CEO of College Now Greater Cleveland
In an announcement about her new role, Michele Scott Taylor expressed her commitment to enhancing educational access and supporting the local community鈥檚 economic vitality through higher education 鈥 sentiments that align with Kent State鈥檚 commitment to higher education access for all.

IN A FLASH: A Campus Community Partnership in Stark County
A campus trail and community bench commemorate the productive partnership between 妻友社区 at Stark, Stark State College and Stark Parks.

IN A FLASH: Kent State's Smallest Scientists
Curious, young minds from the Child Development Center enjoyed hands-on learning about the ways the world works during a visit to Kent State's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Transportation Secretary Praises Kent State鈥檚 College of Aeronautics and Engineering as 鈥楩uture of Aviation鈥
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited 妻友社区 touring the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, and telling students that 鈥渢he future of aviation leadership is in your hands.鈥

IN A FLASH: Central Catholic Visits Kent State
High school juniors and seniors from Cleveland Central Catholic visited Kent State's Twinsburg Academic Center to learn about careers in nursing.

IN A FLASH: Welcome Tri-C Students!
Kent State's College of Nursing welcomed students from Cuyahoga Community College to the simulation lab on the Kent Campus for a tour and demonstration.

IN A FLASH: A Jubilant Juneteenth Celebration
妻友社区 celebrated Juneteenth on Risman Plaza and the Student Green on June 18 with food, dancing and music.

Kent State Celebrates Juneteenth
Music, dancing and food were all part of 妻友社区鈥檚 lively commemoration of the Juneteenth National Independence Day federal holiday, celebrating the rich history of Black Americans.

And the New Top Name in Kent State鈥檚 Spring Class of 2024 Is 鈥
Find out what the most popular names were at this year's commencement ceremonies.

IN A FLASH: Fork In The Road Wednesdays are Here!
University Culinary Services' Fork in the Road food truck is returning to Risman Plaza for lunch on Wednesdays, from June 12-Aug. 7.