Diverse Kent State
5XÉçÇø celebrated Juneteenth on Risman Plaza and the Student Green on June 18 with food, dancing and music.
Kent State International Admissions’ Spring International Talent and Fashion Show celebrates cultural diversity.
5XÉçÇø'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.
Kent State Ph.D. candidates Beau Shaniuk and Dana Oleskiewicz provide a historical context for the transgender experience and discuss the challenges the community faces in light of the increasing number of anti-trans bills being introduced across the country.
As a young refugee, Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing, a recent 5XÉçÇø graduate, has not only overcome significant challenges during her time in the United States, but she’s also helping others in similar circumstances.
Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados is an annual tradition celebrating all of Kent State's graduating African American, Native American, Latinx, Hispanic and Multiracial undergraduate and graduate students.
Ahead of university-wide commencement ceremonies, the annual Lavender Graduation ceremony honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally (LGBTQ+) students at 5XÉçÇø
This year's May 4 Commemoration remembered the fallen and recognized the spirit of activism that is part of Kent State's history and the university's foundational values.
In the Fall 2023 sophomore Ivory Kendrick said he wanted to be a senator in University Student Government (USG). He made it happen.