Community & Society

Kent to Celebrate Rainbow Weekend Oct. 11-13
The fourth annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown Kent Oct. 11-13 and all of its fun activities, events and new Drag Race 5K come from a fabulous partnership between ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Kent.

IN A FLASH: Eco, the Voter Registration Pup
The League of Women Voters of Ohio made Kent State the final stop on their tour of more than 20 Ohio colleges and universities. The group, including Eco the puppy, worked to get students registered to vote in advance of the Oct. 7 registration deadline.

Kent State Continues Robust and Varied University Research to Maintain R1 Status
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø’s Division of Research and Economic Development recently hosted its quarterly Town Hall and offered a bright prediction for the future of the university’s R1 status as a top research university.

‘Golden Flashes, Get Registered, Make a Plan and Get Out to Vote!’
A Kent State alumnus who has been visiting Ohio colleges and universities in a pre-election tour by the League of Women Voters of Ohio says he's excited to see that student voters are interested and engaged in the election process.

‘If We Don’t Vote, We Can Be Sure it Won’t Count’
As part of Kent State's Kent State Votes initiative, Flashes across campus are stepping up to help make sure that students are registered to vote, well informed and motivated to cast their ballots in November.

Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month with ‘Voices & Rhythms’
Every year, mid-September to mid-October marks Hispanic Heritage Month. ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø collaborations commemorate the month-long celebration and Hispanic culture, kicking off the celebration was "Voices & Rhythms: A Night of Discussion and Dance."
IN A FLASH: Capturing Generational History
Students in Kent State's Long Term Care Administration program met with local senior citizens to create a book that shared their life stories.

First-Time Voters Prepare to ‘Do Their Part’
Students across campus anticipate voting for the first time in a presidential election, prompting a mix of feelings ranging from excitement to anxiety.

‘Stand for Your Rights’ Headlines Annual Read-In
Think about a time you finished reading a book that provided a new meaning and connection to you. Now imagine that book that changed and shaped a part of you being banned, unavailable to new readers. The ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø community joined for the fourth annual open mic night Read-In to discuss banning and challenging books.

IN A FLASH: Scenes from Homecoming 2024
Homecoming Weekend at Kent State came with a full schedule of events including a parade, alumni activities, a tailgate and a football game at Dix Stadium.