Community Impact
鈥楽tand for Your Rights鈥 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 Kent State University 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.
IN A FLASH: The Road to Homecoming
All around campus - and on the streets of Kent - there are signs that it's almost time for Kent State to erupt in a Blue and Gold celebration for Homecoming Weekend.
Wanted: Student Feedback on New Room Options
Students are invited to examine and evaluate a sample assembly of furniture in Kent State鈥檚 Tri-Towers rotunda so that their input can guide University Housing in selecting new furnishings for residence halls.
The King, The Queen and the Pop-Up Pantry
Members of Kent State鈥檚 2024 Homecoming Court will be among the students working with Flashes Fighting Hunger and the Kent Health Department at a Pop-Up Pantry created to help community members in need.
President Diacon to Tout Success of 鈥楰ent State Works鈥 Initiative at Annual Bowman Breakfast
Kent State University President Todd Diacon will discuss a topic near and dear to his heart 鈥 Kent State Works 鈥 at this year's Bowman Breakfast. The initiative launched in 2023 and highlights recent graduates and programs preparing students for success wherever they go across Ohio.
IN A FLASH: 鈥楬ave You Met Kent State's President?鈥
Kent State University President Todd Diacon was an important part of this year's Flashes Vote Festival as he engaged students, distributed free Kent State Votes t-shirts and helped them get information about voting in the coming elections.
Alumna Serving Lattes and Lineups
The scent of freshly brewed coffee fills the air while voices from the NFL Network play on the televisions in the background. Sports memorabilia and artwork cover every wall. This is State Champs Coffee, downtown Kent鈥檚 new alumna-founded sports coffee shop and streetwear brand.
Creating Change Through Better Communication Skills
Kent State Today shares an interview with R. Neil Cooper, Ph.D., director of the School of Peace and Conflict Studies, who recently joined 鈥淪ound of Ideas鈥 host Jenny Hamel to discuss the School of Peace and Conflict Studies and how this program can change students鈥 experiences both on and off campus during such a politically contentious time.
IN A FLASH: Look, Up in the Sky!
Kent State University's Aeronautics and Engineering Expo offered exciting and educational exhibits and activities for aviation fans of all ages.