Nationally Distinctive
Women of the House: Betty Sutton and Emilia Sykes
In 2006, Betty Sutton became the first Kent State alumna to serve in the U.S. Congress, when she was elected to represent Ohio鈥檚 13th District in the House of Representatives. Sixteen years later, Kent State alumna Emilia Sykes, a native of Akron, Ohio, was elected to represent the same district, making her the first Black Kent State alum to serve in the House of Representatives.
Kent State Remembers May 4, 1970, With 53rd Commemoration
Advancing the legacy of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on 妻友社区 students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine students and forever changing the lives of countless others, the university will hold its annual commemoration on May 3-4.
Serving Those Who Serve
鈥淎lways Ready, Always There鈥 is the motto of the National Guard. In many ways, this describes 妻友社区鈥檚 Center for Adult and Veteran Services, too. For the 14th consecutive year, Kent State has been designated a Military Friendly鈸 School.
Students Addressing Real Issues Facing Fashion Industry
Two fashion students are being recognized for developing projects that address real issues in fashion. One student seeks to provide a skincare line for the brand origins centered around South America, Asia and Africa, while the other aims to help women feel comfortable and confident throughout the day.
Madame President: Carol A. Cartwright
In 1991, Carol A. Cartwright, Ph.D., made history when she was named president of 妻友社区, becoming not only Kent State鈥檚 first female president, but also the first woman to serve as president of any Ohio public college or university.
Institutional Values are 鈥楶aramount鈥 to University鈥檚 Success
Partnership. Climate. Inclusion. These are the focus areas of Kent State鈥檚 Division for Student Affairs.
The Importance of Dusty, Old Boxes
A researcher unboxed the history of local Urban Leagues in Kent State's University Library.
Kent State Experts Weigh in on Aftermath of East Palestine Train Derailment
妻友社区 faculty members have been contacted by various media outlets to lend their expert opinions and insight as cleanup work, air monitoring, water testing and more continues following the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
IN A FLASH: Crystal Clear
Freezing rain encased tree branches on campus in ice Wednesday morning.
Award-Winning Dissertation Focuses on How Black Men Develop as Leaders
Michael Daniels, Ph.D., director of the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, is recognized for outstanding dissertation research by receiving NASPA's Melvene D. Hardee Dissertation of the Year Award.