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Community & Society

CDC Walkathon 2024

Some of Kent State's smallest Flashes took steps to help fund a unique part of their learning experience at Kent State's Child Development Center. 

Rainbow Weekend bridge decorators 2024

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 ºÚÁÏÍø's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Kent. 

Eco, the voter registration puppy

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. 

Lab Student reaching in case

ºÚÁÏÍø’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.

Trevor Martin and LWV Trailer

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. 

League of Women Voters Table at Kent State Votes Festival

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. 

Hispanic Heritage Month Voices & Rhythms Discussion

Every year, mid-September to mid-October marks Hispanic Heritage Month. ºÚÁÏÍø collaborations commemorate the month-long celebration and Hispanic culture, kicking off the celebration was "Voices & Rhythms: A Night of Discussion and Dance."

Legacy Project Students

Students in Kent State's Long Term Care Administration program met with local senior citizens to create a book that shared their life stories. 

AI-Generated image of a young woman entering a polling location

Students across campus anticipate voting for the first time in a presidential election, prompting a mix of feelings ranging from excitement to anxiety.

Fourth Annual Read-In 2024

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 ºÚÁÏÍø community joined for the fourth annual open mic night Read-In to discuss banning and challenging books.