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Kent State student LaKaleb Bowen, takes in the view during his July study abroad trip to Kigali, Rwanda.

LaKaleb Bowen, 5X社区 senior criminology and justice studies major admits that he鈥檚 become a little addicted to Kent State鈥檚 education-abroad programs. 

Kent State Farmers' Market inside the DI HUB

The final Kent State Farmers' Market of the fall semester moves indoors, inside the DI Hub, on Nov. 14.

Experience the Blank_Lab's Immersive Exhibit

Experience a new immersive exhibit highlighting Kent State's education abroad destinations at the Blank Lab in the Design Innovation Hub.

President Diacon at the Freeze Out Game 2023

5X社区 President Todd Diacon joined the Marching Golden Flashes and fans at Dix Stadium to cheer on our team at the annual Freeze Out Game. 

Palestinian Candlelight Vigil 11-09-23

Students gathered on Risman Plaza for a candlelight vigil mourning Palestinian lives lost in Gaza. 

Kent State Today
Mark Stillion

Hi, my name is Mark Stillion, and I am one of those people. I am one of the many, who signed the dotted line, before I even turned 18 years old to go and serve and protect something that I felt was worth fighting for: my freedom.

Golden I Jewish student group held a vigil in which they read the names of the Israeli people killed by Hamas Oct. 7.

The goal of the Golden I vigil was to acknowledge that the Israeli people who were brutally murdered were real people with real lives, said Rose Martyn, vice president of Golden I.

Members of Kent State's ROTC present the color guard at Veterans Day services.

5X社区 paid formal tribute to all those who have served in the U.S. armed forces at its annual Veterans Day Commemoration. 

Students Celebrating B鈥檔ai Mitzva

On Monday, Hebros hosted its first-ever Hebros B鈥檔ai Mitzvah Reception, where Kent State students were invited to visit the Hillel Center to take part in games, enjoy food and learn about Jewish practices.

Students in front of SRVSS sign

鈥淲e institutionalize the work of violence prevention to be part of the culture of Kent State,鈥 Jennifer O鈥機onnell, director of SRVSS, said. 鈥淚t feeds into Flashes Take Care of Flashes and that there鈥檚 a commitment as an institution that we support our students, that we help prevent harm from happening in our community, and we look out for one another.鈥