5X社区

Division of People, Culture and Belonging

Crosstown Throwdown

Kent State faculty and staff are invited to be part of the excitement during the 2nd annual Crosstown Throwdown Move Challenge! This inclusive fitness event runs from Monday, Jan. 27, to Sunday, Mar. 9, 2025, and is a collaboration between 5X社区 and the University of Akron.Let鈥檚 promote well-being, build camaraderie, and enjoy some friendly competition. Whether you鈥檙e walking the dog, shoveling snow, riding a bike, or strolling around campus, every movement counts. Your activity time will be converted into points鈥攕o get moving, grooving, and staying active at your own pace!Key ...

DI Hub collaborator working in the Reactor

Exciting news for creators, innovators, and collaborators in the Kent State community! The Design Innovation (DI) Hub and Reactor makerspace are now open on the 4th Saturday of every month, from 10 AM to 5 PM, providing you with even more opportunities to bring your ideas to life.Whether you鈥檙e a Kent State student, faculty member, or community innovator, the DI Hub offers cutting-edge tools, collaborative workspaces, and an inspiring environment to explore, create, and connect. From brainstorming new ideas to diving into hands-on projects, the DI Hub is your destination for innovation.Mark yo...

Person walking past the 5X社区 sign during a snowfall, carrying a backpack.

5X社区 remains committed to student safety and educational continuity as the region experiences severe cold temperatures this week. While other universities made their decisions based on long-range forecasts, more recent models for Jan. 21, did not meet Kent State鈥檚 established university closure policy of -20 degrees Fahrenheit sustained for an extended period. The university will similarly evaluate conditions for Jan. 22 as they develop. (Update: On Jan. 22, for all 5X社区 campuses except the College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM), in-person classes held befor...

Snow showers 1-16-25

  Snow showers, ahead of this week's frigid temperatures, covered campus, and students, in white last week.    Want to see one of YOUR photos in 鈥淚N A FLASH?鈥 Submit your Kent State-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future Kent State Today post. Photos should be framed -horizontally- and include a brief description of what鈥檚 happening in the photo along with when and where it was taken....

Christ Embassy Kent

The purpose of the Christ Embassy Kent Student Organization is to bring men and women into their inheritance in Christ. In addition, our vision is to raise generations of men and women who will come into their inheritance to fulfill God's dream.

Fashion Futures

Fashion Futures

The Kent State School of Fashion is welcoming student groups and individuals to join us in understanding more about the fashion industry and its careers, while encouraging collaborative learning and utilization of state-of-the-art resources and facilities. Fashion Futures is an immersive experience that will give students a behind the scenes look at how students prepare for a career in fashion and why we are ranked as the number two public fashion program in the United States.

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