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Student walking near Manchester Hall with grandparents and dog

A full schedule of fun activities is planned for Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend 鈥 Sept. 29 and 30 鈥 at Kent State. 

Scene of students enjoying a past Black Squirrel Festival

The Black Squirrel Festival returns to Risman Plaza and the Student Green on Friday, Sept. 29, from 4-7 p.m.

Cindy Smock, bka "Sister Cindy" preached to a crowd on Risman Plaza

Campus preacher 鈥淪ister Cindy鈥 Smock shared her message Monday and Tuesday on Risman Plaza.

Nursing students from Salem campus

5X社区 at Salem nursing students visit the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota each year as part of a study away experience. As they immerse themselves in the Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribe, they embark on a journey of cultural understanding.

Kent Campus in Fall

The Kent State social media team took to the streets to ask for advice for first-year students. Class of 2027, this one's for you. 

Kent State Today
Daisy Pops with "LaunchNet" logo on packaging

Daisy Pops founder and alumna Amy Mucha, 15, spoke at the inaugural 鈥淟unchNET鈥 event on Wednesday, Sept. 20, where 5X社区 students were invited to have lunch and learn the secret to a local entrepreneur's success.  

Student studying while sitting on the grass

With cooler weather ahead, students are enjoying the last days of summer on campus. 

Kent State Today
The Rock in 1976

The Rock on Kent State's Front Campus wasn't always where it is today. 

Friends hugging, overlooking a sunny field of hills

Sept. 21 is World Gratitude Day, a day dedicated to showing thanks and appreciation to the many different people in your life. While many people appreciate receiving gratitude, what they may not know is that expressing gratitude actually makes them feel better, too.

Neal-Barnett and Shackleford presenting

The Division of Research and Economic Development recently hosted its research and innovation forum, featuring faculty and undergraduate student pairs presenting their Summer Undergraduate Research Experience work.