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Community Impact

Visiting May through Augmented Reality

It may be hard to imagine what the Kent campus looked like 53 years ago. With the May 4 Augmented Reality Experience, students and community members can be transported into the past to experience historical flashbacks and engage with Kent State’s previous generations.

Herrick Conservatory rain barrels

A week-long fundraising plant event on campus will benefit the Herrick Conservatory. 

DI Hub

Collaboration between institutions provides more resources for students. Kent State's participation in a new Research Alliance is creating space and time for students to innovate across Northeast Ohio.

Bioblitz 2023 Map

Bioblitz is an annual Kent State event that invites anyone to explore nature and collect data alongside a faculty expert. 

Someone searchind Airbnb on their laptop

Between visiting the beautiful 5XÉçÇø campus and joining in on the fun in downtown Kent, there’s never a dull moment around here. Travelers from far and near find themselves drawn to the local shops, restaurants and activities.

Earth Fest Stickers

As part of Earth Month, there was an Earth Fest event at the Kent Student Center on Tuesday.

Rendering of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering expansion

5XÉçÇø was recently featured on Channel 5 News ABC for the expansion of its aeronautics program to provide hands-on experience that will better prepare students to fill gaps in the aviation workforce.

Kent State Today
Trans support at The Rock

Kent State student organizations painted the Rock on Front Campus to show support for the trans community. 

The Maltempi family at the bell

The Maltempi family is not your average Kent State family. Three generations of the Maltempis have attended Kent State. Seven family members have graduated from or are currently attending Kent State.

Porthouse Theatre

Porthouse Theatre, 5XÉçÇø’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will present its 55th season during the summer of 2023 with "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," "The Marvelous Wonderettes," and "The Prom."