Community & Society

鈥楢 Promise Kept鈥
When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris鈥 educational journey, but thanks to 妻友社区鈥檚 regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December.

Master of Ceremonies
Mark Greer, who earned his master鈥檚 degree in music from Kent State in 2009, has been chosen to serve as executive director of Akron鈥檚 bicentennial campaign. His success exemplifies the sense of community and bright future created by Golden Flashes today.

Job Market Bright for Kent State Graduates
The newly released list of 鈥100 Best Jobs for 2024鈥 by U.S. News and World Report illustrates how 妻友社区 has the majors that are preparing graduates to lead in tomorrow's workforce.

Paw Patrol: Meet the Kent State K-9s
Learn more about the 妻友社区 K-9s, past and present, and how they help keep the university safe.

The Secret Is Out: Kent Named 1 of Zillow鈥檚 Top 2 College Towns for 2023
Several Northeast Ohio towns, including Kent, have made it to Zillow鈥檚 2023 list of most popular markets.

Ohio Legislature Celebrates Kent State South African Exchange Students
A group of 妻友社区 exchange students from the University of Fort Hare in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa, were welcomed by the Ohio legislature on a recent visit to Columbus.

IN A FLASH: Think Your Finals are Tough?
Finals week can be challenging - both mentally and physically.

A Kindergarten Class That CARES
A student from Kent State's Child Development Center inspired his class to donate to Kent State's CARES Center.
IN A FLASH: Secrets of the Statehouse
Kent State student interns received a private tour of Ohio's Capitol Building.

Booking the Perfect Gift
Looking for holiday gifts for the avid reader on your list?
妻友社区 Press, the book publishing arm of the university, may have just what you need.