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Diverse Kent State

"Dialogue and Difference" explores the topics of freedom of expression and academic freedom.

Understanding academic freedom and freedom of expression were the topics of Tuesday鈥檚 鈥淒ialogue and Difference鈥 session, part of a series designed to engage the 5X社区 community in discussions that will advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect and kindness in all we do.

Silhouettes of young people looking away from each other

Conversations about mental health help students, faculty and staff bypass barriers to mental health.

ESL Students at the John Brown house

A group of international students from Kent State experienced living history on a field trip with the university's English as a Second Language Program. 

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Nut-free signage at DI Dining

5X社区 Culinary Services is proud to present DI Dining as a certified nut-free facility. 

Black Joy Unlocked event with Marquis Davis and Janice Johnson

On Wednesday, Feb. 28, attendees gathered to explore the role of music in Black culture and its ability to provoke happiness at the 鈥淓mpowerment Through the Arts: Black Joy Unlocked鈥 event to create a safe, welcoming community among diverse students at 5X社区.

Rwandan students at Bob Christy's home

A Kent State staffer's kindness helped international students who were far from their much warmer home weather an Ohio winter. 

Kent State Today
Victoria Alexander dialogue with Charmaine Crawford.

Viral speaker and scholar Victoria Alexander visited the Kent Campus for "Black Identity Unveiled: Victoria Talks."

Kent State Today
"Black Is" banner project.

Black United Students invited students to express their thoughts on "What is Black to You?" by adding their words and a handprint to a banner.

Flash the mascot welcoming guests on a Future Flashes Day.

Future Flash Days provide an opportunity for high school students and their families  - from all over the country and beyond - to experience student life at Kent State. 

School of Theatre and Dance 2024 "Rent"

鈥525,600 minutes - how do you measure, measure a year?鈥 These lyrics will fill the E. Turner Stump Theatre this weekend as the run of 鈥淩ent鈥 finishes up on Sun, Feb. 25.  Amy Fritsche, associate professor of acting and musical theater and director of 鈥淩ent鈥 for Kent State, walked alongside students performing in the show from start to finish to ensure their first performance of the Spring semester was a hit.