Community & Society
Kent State’s cultural offerings have a reach far beyond the borders of Ohio. There’s always something new to experience at the many events held at Kent State, at off-campus locations year-round ​or virtually. The redesigned Arts & Cultural Experiences page provides an educational and entertaining window into the world of Kent State.
The School of Art Collection and Galleries at ÃÛÑ¿appUniversity has opened a new exhibition, the Biennial Faculty Show.
A ÃÛÑ¿appUniversity program is helping business owners retire by providing them succession plans to ease the transition in their companies.
Thanks to a $75,000 grant from Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Susan Harwood Training Grants Program, ÃÛÑ¿appUniversity at Geauga is designing a pilot training program for workers from small businesses in underserved rural communities to help ensure safe and healthy workplaces. As part of the campus’ ongoing commitment to leadership in regional workforce development, the program will be implemented in Geauga County starting in the second quarter of 2023.
ÃÛÑ¿appUniversity at Stark’s Featured Speakers Series and the Stark Library’s Speaking of Books Author Series are partnering to present iconic Hollywood character actor Danny Trejo, who will speak at the Canton Palace Theatre on March 9.
Every pint of donated blood can save three lives.
Alumnus Charlie Thomas is still going strong as the owner of Ray's Place, which has become a downtown fixture for generations of ÃÛÑ¿appstudents.
At Kent State’s fall commencement on Dec. 17, 2022, Jaiden Morales earned his bachelor's degree in digital media production, an accomplishment motivated by passion that was ignited at Lorain High School. The ÃÛÑ¿appprogram has prepared Morales to succeed his mentor, Joseph Bock, as the multimedia coordinator at the high school where his future began.
In an effort to expand racial and ethnic diversity in the design fields, ÃÛÑ¿appUniversity’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative created Making Our Own Space (MOOS), a design/build program for middle and high school students. The program introduces youth to opportunities in architecture, urban design and landscape architecture.
Students from ÃÛÑ¿appUniversity’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design recently presented the city of Warren with a variety of plans for how the site of the town’s former St. Joseph Hospital can be reused.