Community Impact
What鈥檚 That Statue Near the Esplanade Arch?
A dramatic, 15-foot-tall bronze sculpture stands on the Lefton Esplanade near the intersection of East Main Street and Haymaker Parkway. It鈥檚 a gift from a Kent State alumnus and outstanding supporter of the university.
The Social Code: Students Respond to Changing Social Media Landscape
The TikTok ban. Platforms removing fact-checkers. Political motivations. So much is changing so fast in the social media landscape. But is it business as usual for students using social media? Has anything changed?
IN A FLASH: Canine Kisses for a Cause
A Valentine鈥檚 Day Puppy Kissing Booth in the Kent Student Center helped Kent State students raise funds for an organization that provides service dogs to children and veterans with disabilities.
IN A FLASH: 鈥楨ase on Down鈥 to See 鈥楾he Wiz鈥
Student performers are working on final rehearsals for 鈥淭he Wiz,鈥 which opens on Feb. 21 and runs through March 2 at Kent State鈥檚 E. Turner Stump Theatre.
New Location, Same Mission and Exceptional Bargains
The KSU Surplus Store opened on East Main Street in September of 2023. It recently moved to a new location 鈥 on campus in the vacant College of Business Administration Building. The new location offers single-floor shopping and easier access for students and faculty.
One Year In, Cannabis Education Program Sees Strong Growth
Since launching in January 2024, more than 200 students have enrolled in Kent State's online cannabis education program.
IN A FLASH: Zapping The Zips
Kent State鈥檚 Golden Flashes women鈥檚 basketball team celebrated 50 years of women鈥檚 basketball with 鈥済old-out鈥 game victory over their arch-rivals, the Akron Zips.
IN A FLASH: Caring Hands
The White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of a nursing students clnical rotation and reinforces their commitment to compassionate care.
Alumna Emilia Sykes Sets Goals for Second Term in Congress
妻友社区 alumna Emilia Sykes says her goals have not changed as she begins her second term in Congress. Sykes, who hails from Akron, Ohio, spoke with the Akron Beacon Journal about her plans for the second term and what she鈥檒l be focusing on.
It Started Here: Kent State to Celebrate 55th Anniversary of Black History Month
妻友社区 will mark the 55th anniversary of Black History Month in February and celebrate its founding by the student organization Black United Students.