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Students from the Native American Student Association during 2024 Orange Shirt Day pose

5X社区鈥檚 Native American Student Association (NASA) recognized Orange Shirt Day, or the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, by engaging with the campus community and initiating discussions about the legacy of residential schools and the generational trauma they caused.

Kent State Staff Council was created in response to a past engagement and wellness survey.

Students, faculty, staff, and administrators are encouraged to take the 鈥淥ur Voices Count鈥 Engagement and Well-Being Survey by the Oct. 20 deadline.

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Taylor Pierce at the Ohio Statehouse with Gov. Mike DeWine

For Taylor Pierce, her first experience in Kent State鈥檚 Columbus Program in State Issues turned out to be more than most people would expect. She spontaneously entered and won a contest. She met Ohio鈥檚 governor and lieutenant governor. And, she considered a new career path. Not bad for a few weeks in a new city.

2nd Lt. Vincent AhSam-Kreiter takes his oat of office as a commissioned officer in the US Air Force.

It took three years, a move from California to Ohio, and several other bumps in the road. Still, recent 5X社区 graduate Vincent AhSam-Kreiter has achieved his goals of earning a bachelor鈥檚 degree, becoming a registered nurse and being a newly commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force.

AI-Generated image of a young woman entering a polling location

Students across campus anticipate voting for the first time in a presidential election, prompting a mix of feelings ranging from excitement to anxiety.

Flash Rides a bike on campus

Hundreds of 5X社区 students use bikes and scooters to get around the university's two hundred and fifty-three acres of land. With that in mind, keeping your bikes and scooters safe and available to you at any time is extremely important.

Fourth Annual Read-In 2024

Think about a time you finished reading a book that provided a new meaning and connection to you. Now imagine that book that changed and shaped a part of you being banned, unavailable to new readers. The 5X社区 community joined for the fourth annual open mic night Read-In to discuss banning and challenging books.

Ashton Leigh is the director of the Office of Intercultural Student Life

The Office of Intercultural Student Life, formerly known as International Student Affairs, has a new central location in the Kent Student Center, which has made it more accessible to international students. Along with the new location comes the mission to provide drop-in services for international students.

Ariane Robinson - 2024 Homecoming Queen

Homecoming Weekend at Kent State came with a full schedule of events including a parade, alumni activities, a tailgate and a football game at Dix Stadium.

Kent State Athletics Logo on Main Street

All around campus - and on the streets of Kent -  there are signs that it's almost time for Kent State to erupt in a Blue and Gold celebration for Homecoming Weekend.