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Community Impact

Black squirrel on tree branch.

Anyone in the Kent State community can submit a photo for "IN A FLASH."

Kent State student athletes with children at Davey Elementary Carnival

Kent State student athletes connect with the community in many ways.

a photo of Hailey Majewski standing in front of a fossilized skeleton

Have you ever seen a ? Do you know what a is? Well, thanks to alumna Hailey Majewski you can see 3D images of both of these items and many more through the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

White Coat Ceremony for ABSN students- Blessing of Hands

Kent State's ABSN program offers students who already hold one degree a path to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). 

Deven Smith and mentee Jamir Kennedy on WKYC

Mentors can make a tremendous impact in the lives of their mentees. Just ask Jamir Kennedy.

Brains on Tap will feature a discussion on the benefits of cycling exercise on Parkinson's disease.

Grab a cold one, pull up a chair and learn about brain health research in a relaxed format – that’s the idea behind Brains on Tap, a series of discussions hosted by Kent State’s Brain Health Research Institute and other partners.

City of Kent new flag options

In June 2022, the city of Kent formed a flag committee to choose the new design for the city’s official flag. Of the 68 unique designs submitted by community members, the final choices have been narrowed down to three, and the city wants your input.

Emilia Sykes and Betty Sutton

In 2006, Betty Sutton became the first Kent State alumna to serve in the U.S. Congress, when she was elected to represent Ohio’s 13th District in the House of Representatives. Sixteen years later, Kent State alumna Emilia Sykes, a native of Akron, Ohio, was elected to represent the same district, making her the first Black Kent State alum to serve in the House of Representatives.  

Outlines of people working on technology

In today’s world, technology is essential, and the demand for technological advancements is ever-growing. Kent State is no exception. 

The Skoolies Band Picture

The Skoolies, inspired by the bands of the 80s and onward, kicked off their career at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through socially distanced jam sessions, this band of university professors produced their debut album, Darker Rhymes.