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Community & Society

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡is among the nation's safest college campuses.

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Police Keep Community Safe While Engaging in Peaceful Discourse  

Kent State's No. 1 priority is the safety of its students, faculty and staff. This has been seen demonstrated over the past few months as the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡community has held demonstrations related to the Israel-Hamas war and other issues, such as abortion. 

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Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡President Todd Diacon applauds the graduating Fall Class of 2023 during a commencement ceremony.

President Diacon's Fall 2023 Commencement Speech Urges Graduates to Demonstrate Their Value as They Transition to Careers

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ President Todd Diacon delivered the Fall 2023 Commencement address and told the graduates to demonstrate their value with patience and gentleness.

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(From left to right) Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ Police Sgt. Anne Spahr and Salem, a black Labrador retriever, walk with Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Police Officer Miguel Witt and Fredy, a Czechoslovakian shepherd, along the Lefton Esplanade on the Kent Campus.

Paw Patrol: Meet the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡K-9s

Learn more about the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ K-9s, past and present, and how they help keep the university safe.

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A cyclist bikes through Risman Plaza on the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ Kent Campus.

The Secret Is Out: Kent Named 1 of Zillow’s Top 2 College Towns for 2023

Several Northeast Ohio towns, including Kent, have made it to Zillow’s 2023 list of most popular markets.

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a photo of evan schumann standing in a wine cellar

Brewing up His Master Plan

Local entrepreneur and business owner Evan Schumann has big plans for the future of beer in Ohio. He credits his academic experiences at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡for helping him prepare for his high-growth career.

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 Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡School of Fashion grad Dara Broadous

Designing Her Own Wedding Dress Was as Simple as 1,2,3,4

Kent State's School of Fashion gave Dara Broadous the skills to design her dream wedding dress.

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Josiah Ragin of Harlem, New York, shared a recipe with students at the Cooking with Culture event.

Cooking With Culture: A Tasty Way to Create Community

The goal of Cooking with Culture was to create a sense of community and affirm the students' identities.

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Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡exchange students from South Africa visit the Ohio statehouse in Columbus.

Ohio Legislature Celebrates Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡South African Exchange Students

A group of Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ exchange students from the University of Fort Hare in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa, were welcomed by the Ohio legislature on a recent visit to Columbus. 

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CDC kindergarten class visiting the Giving Tree at the CARES Center

A Kindergarten Class That CARES

A student from Kent State's Child Development Center inspired his class to donate to Kent State's CARES Center. 

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