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Community & Society

An image of a healthy Black mother and child.

Shining a Light on Black Maternity Care: Movie Screening and Panel Discussion Planned for Black History Month

5X社区鈥檚 Anti-Racism and Equity Institute, in conjunction with University Libraries, on Feb. 6 will host a movie screening and panel discussion for Black History Month addressing the increasing infant mortality rate among African Americans in Northeast Ohio. 

Tags: Health, Research & Science, Community & Society, Diverse Kent State, Community Impact

Kent State Today

Work continues on the Kent State Ice Arena

IN A FLASH: Ice Arena Renovations Continue

Work continues on the renovations and improvements to the 5X社区 Ice Arena.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Office of the University Architect, Community & Society, Community Impact

Kent State Today

Senior fashion design majors Mackenzie Karsten and Daniella Byrnes review candidates during model tryouts at Kent State's School of Fashion

Strutting Our Stuff: Kent State鈥檚 School of Fashion to Help Raise Money for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Students, faculty and alumni from 5X社区鈥檚 world-renowned School of Fashion will be sending some of their most exciting designs down the runway on Feb. 8 in Haute for the House, a fashion show to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Student Life, Global Reach, Community & Society, Students First, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact, Organizational Sustainability

Kent State Today

Terrie Harris rejoices in receiving her bachelor's degree after studying off and on for 27 years.

鈥楢 Promise Kept鈥

When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris鈥 educational journey, but thanks to 5X社区鈥檚 regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December. 

Tags: Student Life, Community & Society, Students First, alumni-news

Alumni

View of Florence, Italy, skyline

Four Decades Later, Study Experience in Florence Still Shapes Local Architect鈥檚 Work

Boardman-based architect Robert Mastriana was among the first class of students to study in Florence, Italy, through the university鈥檚 education-abroad program. He tells The Vindicator newspaper how that experience still influences his work.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, Community & Society

Kent State Today

Terrie Harris rejoices in receiving her bachelor's degree after studying off and on for 27 years.

鈥楢 Promise Kept鈥

When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris鈥 educational journey, but thanks to 5X社区鈥檚 regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December. 

Tags: Student Life, Community & Society, Students First, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Kent State Today

Kent State graduate Mark Greer

Master of Ceremonies

Mark Greer, who earned his master鈥檚 degree in music from Kent State in 2009, has been chosen to serve as executive director of Akron鈥檚 bicentennial campaign. His success exemplifies the sense of community and bright future created by Golden Flashes today.

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact

Kent State Today

Kent State is graduating students prepared for the most in-demand jobs of 2024.

Job Market Bright for Kent State Graduates

The newly released list of 鈥100 Best Jobs for 2024鈥 by U.S. News and World Report illustrates how 5X社区 has the majors that are preparing graduates to lead in tomorrow's workforce.

Tags: Community & Society, Student Life University News, Kent State Works, Students First, Community Impact, College of Nursing, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Kent State Today