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Students from Tri-C visiting the College of Nursing simulation lab

Kent State's College of Nursing welcomed students from Cuyahoga Community College to the simulation lab on the Kent Campus for a tour and demonstration. 

Juneteenth Jubilee 2024

5X社区 celebrated Juneteenth on Risman Plaza and the Student Green on June 18 with food, dancing and music. 

Kent State celebrates Juneteenth.

Music, dancing and food were all part of 5X社区鈥檚 lively commemoration of the Juneteenth National Independence Day federal holiday, celebrating the rich history of Black Americans.

Spring Commencement 2024

Find out what the most popular names were at this year's commencement ceremonies.

Fork in the Road Food Truck

University Culinary Services' Fork in the Road food truck is returning to Risman Plaza for lunch on Wednesdays, from June 12-Aug. 7. 

The Gwangju Uprising memorial mural in Gwangju, South Korea

A group of 5X社区 professors recently returned from a visit to the commemoration of the Gwangju Uprising at Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, feeling inspired for the meaningful connections they made to the May 4, 1970, shootings at Kent State.

Scene from "Everybody"

Kent State鈥檚 School of Theatre and Dance closed its spring performance season with its production of 鈥淓verybody.鈥

Kent State at Akron Pride 2023

5X社区's LGBTQ+ Center is celebrating Pride Month by boosting activities statewide, collaborating with local events, hosting a walking group and planning for a fabulous Fall Semester. 

Trumbull Veterinary Technology students

The Veterinary Technology Program offered at 5X社区's Trumbull and Tuscarawas campuses prepares program graduates for successful careers in veterinary practices, animal hospitals and farms of all sizes.

Kent State won the food waste category in the Campus Race to Zero Waste national competition.

5X社区 earned first-place honors in the annual Campus Race to Zero Waste, a nationwide college campus recycling competition.