The campus community and visitors will gather at noon on the May 4 site at the Kent State Commons to commemorate the moment that gunfire erupted 55 years ago. The commemoration will include a performance, feature remarks from university students and administrators, the ringing of the Victory Bell and a moment of silence at 12:24 p.m.
This cornerstone of the commemoration began in 1971. There will be food before the Candlelight Walk on the Commons and in the Prentice Hall parking lot, and there will be an online signup for the Candlelight Vigil.
The Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series and Luncheon was created to honor the legacy of Jerry M. Lewis Emeritus Professor of Sociology and advance the scholarship of May 4, 1970 and the Vietnam War era.
The lecture and luncheon, now in its fourth year, will feature Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Geography, who will present “It Was Time for Me to Go Homeâ€: Finding Shared Humanity in the May 4 Oral History Collection and Community Geography. This ticketed event is free and open to the public.
ºÚÁÏÍø Museum, under the leadership of director Sarah Spinner Liska, Ph.D., J.D., is becoming a dynamic hub for creativity, fashion and education. Since joining the museum in July 2024, Spinner Liska has worked to reshape the museum’s identity by emphasizing student involvement and interdisciplinary collaborations. One of her first initiatives was the introduction of the museum’s first entirely student-run fashion show, which aligns with Kent State’s global reputation for fashion excellence. The museum, with its collection of over 30,000 pieces, is leveraging its status as ...
My name is Shawn Davis and I transferred to Kent State from South Dakota to pursue my intended degree in journalism. I like magazines – grew up reading all kinds, which is where I learned about Kent State and its programs. Take it from me – above all else, the city of Kent and the University have been uniquely welcoming toward all. I have never felt completely outcast here. I mean, it’s not like the town is going to shower you with bouquets upon your arrival, but the campus, downtown, campus life and all that? It’s full of warmth and a spirit of camaraderie I certainly did not feel i...
Yes, as long as the course meets your degree completion requirements and has been verified by their advisor so technically, not just any course.
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Leadership Tuscarawas is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Signature Program class through July 11, 2025. The class fills up fast, so early application is strongly recommended.The program focuses on developing participants' growth as community leaders through interaction with local decision-makers and classmates representing diverse and unique perspectives. Group interaction, teamwork, and collaborative community-based projects are important components of the overall experience.The Signature Class begins with an intensive two-day opening retreat at Mohican Lodge and Conventi...
Work in small class sizes on innovative and original projects which will help you to develop your portfolio and give you a chance to engage in art media not available in most high school learning environments. Instructors are professional artists who teach college coursework and run professional studios.
For Black History Month, Kent State Today is spotlighting students, alumni, faculty and staff in our university community who are taking an active role in making history and creating positive change in the world. Iyona (pronounced eye-yawn-uh) Nicole is a senior theatre performance major in Kent State’s School of Theatre and Dance. Kent State Today spoke with her about her time at Kent State and her role as high school teacher Georgia Grimm in “Trial by Fire,†a play about banned books and student activism.The play was written by playwright and Kent State staffer Eric Mansfield, ass...
