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Kent State's Annual MLK Event had a panel discussion on how King's Beloved Community Aligns with mental health

Kent State鈥檚 Annual MLK Event Looked at Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. King

A luncheon and panel discussion titled 鈥淭he Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.鈥 marked the occasion, which was held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

Tags: University News, Community and Society, Diverse Kent State

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Call for Photos - Sculpture

IN A FLASH: See YOUR Photo Here!

Anyone can submit a photo for Kent State Today's "IN A FLASH" photo feature! Submitted photos should be clear, high-resolution images and have a connection to 5X社区. 

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Fresh Start Fair Spring 2025

IN A FLASH: A Fresh Look at Student Organizations

The Fresh Start Fair gave student organizations an opportunity to let students know what they are all about - and a chance for students to check them out. 

Tags: Center for Student Involvement, Student Organizations, Student Life, Diverse Kent State, Spring Semester

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A student takes part in the 2024 game creation challenge.

鈥楲et鈥檚 Make the Rules鈥 鈥 Game Creation Challenge Set for DI HUB

Board games, card games and computer games are all fair game at the second annual Let鈥檚 Make the Rules: A Game Creation Experiencea design challenge open to 5X社区 students who have an idea for a new game.

Tags: Student Life, Students First, Diverse Kent State

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Tyler Stimpert, left, and Jehlani White, right, graduated with their master's degrees from the College of Public Health.

From Classroom to Community: Kent State Graduates Drive Change Through LGBTQ+ Research

Two 5X社区 graduates who recently earned their Master of Public Health degrees spent the past two years as researchers on the first-of-its-kind Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment. 

Tags: Community & Society, Student Life, Community Impact, Diverse Kent State, College of Public Health

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5X社区 Gospel Choir

IN A FLASH: Joyous Voices

Cartwright Hall was filled with the voices of the 5X社区 Gospel Choir in a performance earlier this month. 

Tags: Community & Society, Diverse Kent State, choir, Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, College of the Arts

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15th Anniversary Cohn Jewish Student Center Banner

15 Years of the Cohn Jewish Student Center's Growing Community

Fifteen years ago, the Cohn Jewish Student Center opened its doors, becoming a vital hub for Jewish students at 5X社区. Since its opening, Kent Hillel has worked to foster a sense of belonging, cultural pride and a supportive community for Jewish students and others across the campus.

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International Cook-Off Competition

Cultural Flavors Shine Bright on Kent State's First Snowy Night

As the first light snow of the season fell on 5X社区, the Student Center Ballroom radiated warmth and camaraderie during the International Cook-Off Competition. The event, part of International Education Week, brought together hundreds of students, faculty and staff to celebrate global flavors and cultural diversity.

Tags: Global Reach, Diverse Kent State, Global Presence

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Trans Day of Remembrance at The Rock 2024

IN A FLASH: Trans Day of Remembrance

Nov. 20 the National Trans Day of Remembrance. Members of Kent State's LGBTQ+ community and allies honored trans lives lost with observances on campus.

Tags: Community & Society, Diverse Kent State, LGBTQ+ Center, LGBTQ Community, The Rock

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Rainbow over the Lefton Esplanade and the arch on front campus.

IN A FLASH: Rain and Rainbows

"No rain, no rainbows," is how the saying goes and on this rainy morning, a rainbow glowed over the Lefton Esplande and all of Kent. 

Tags: University News, Diverse Kent State, Lefton Esplanade, LGBTQ+ Center

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