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Ironwork going up in Crawford Hall construction.

The framework of Crawford Hall has begun to rise from behind the construction fence. 

Man speaking to students

March is National Social Work Month in the United States. Although it is a celebratory time, the profession currently faces challenges due to reductions in the labor force and a growing population of need, especially in rural communities. Kent State recently announced the creation of a Bachelor of Social Work academic degree program, which will launch in the fall of 2023 with a focus on rural social work. 

Black squirrel on tree branch.

Anyone in the Kent State community can submit a photo for "IN A FLASH."

Roe Green, MA 鈥80, who will be awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters from 5X社区, is pictured in the lobby of the Roe Green Center for the School of Theatre and Dance at Kent State.

The 5X社区 Board of Trustees has approved awarding Roe Green, MA 鈥80, a Doctor of Humane Letters, an honorary degree recognizing her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts not only in Northeast Ohio, but also across the nation and around the world.

Emilia Sykes

While a student at 5X社区, U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-OH-13) dreamed of taking the stage as a dancer in New York City, not as a congresswoman in Washington, D.C. But today she鈥檚 a star in the eyes of many, with her federal legislative debut drawing attention beyond Northeast Ohio.

Omar Salam, Sukeina

Omar Salam, founder and creative director of the global fashion house SUKEINA, will be making a special trip from the runway to 5X社区鈥檚 Rockwell Hall as Salam has been named the 2023 inductee of the university鈥檚 School of Fashion Hall of Fame.

Daffodil Hill, near the Victory Bell

Slowly, the Kent Campus is seeing its greenery return. 

Kent State employee Jeff Florentine, his wife Jen and son Beckett, moved to Kent in July 2022.

After living in various other locations, Kent State staff and faculty make Kent their home because it's a community with small town charm and a flourishing downtown. 

Kent State President Todd Diacon speaks at the March 9 Board of Trustees Meeting

President Todd Diacon took the opportunity to make the presentation 鈥淜ent State Works鈥 at the Board of Trustees meeting, which was held at Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph. The presentation illustrated how Kent State prepares its students for job readiness. Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education Randy Gardner and the new President of the Inter-University Council Laura Lanese attended the Board of Trustees meeting. 

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Heads Up! Hats exhibition at the Kent State Museum

"Heads Up! Hats" is one of three exhibits that make up the "" exhibition at the 5X社区 Museum. The other exhibits in the trilogy are "It's a Wrap! Coats" and "Stepping Out! Shoes."