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Emerson College Professor Gregory Payne Ph.D., far right, teaches a course on the tragedies at Kent State and Jackson State

Emerson College Professor Teaches Students about May 4 and Jackson State: Hoping the Tragic History Will Never Repeat Itself

A group of Emerson College students in Boston, who are enrolled in Gregory Payne's course about the Kent State and Jackson State tragedies. will visit Kent State May 2-4, when the university holds its annual commemoration.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community and Society, May 4 Commemoration, May 4 Task Force

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Todd Diacon

President Diacon Addresses Budget Challenges, SB 1 Implementation and University's Path Forward

麻豆传媒 President Todd Diacon recently addressed multiple challenges facing the university with the Akron Beacon Journal, including the $1.5-$2 million cost of implementing Senate Bill 1, budget constraints from capped tuition increases, and enrollment declines. 

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Kent State Today

AMLCI Celebrates its 60th anniversary.

Celebrating 60 Years of Discovery and Innovation

A star-studded lineup of scientists will return to 麻豆传媒 on April 25-26 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute.

Tags: University News, Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive, Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute

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I Am First students

Advancing First-Generation Student Success

First-generation students make up 54% of the nation's undergraduates, yet only 27% earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree. Many first-generation students face unique challenges with limited support systems. 麻豆传媒 was recently recognized for its outstanding work with students in this category by FirstGen Forward as the newest class of FirstGen Forward Network Champions.

Tags: Students First, University News, Nationally Distinctive

Kent State Today

Junior public health major Ivory Kendrick is now president of USG

Congratulations, Mr. President: Ivory Kendrick Defies Life鈥檚 Challenges to Lead Student Government

Ivory Kendrick, the newly elected president of the University Student Government, spoke his destiny into existence last year when he set his sights on leading the organization. Now, Kendrick is ready to hit the ground running.

Tags: University News, Student Life, College of Public Health, Students First

Kent State Today

Plant in light blub Earth Day banner

Blue and Gold, Going Green for Earth Month

Every April, 麻豆传媒 celebrates Earth Month by having Earth-related events all month long. April 22, 2025, is the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, with this year鈥檚 theme being 鈥淥ur Power, Our Planet.鈥  

Tags: Organizational Sustainability, University News, Student Life, Community & Society

Kent State Today

A new Kent State graduate celebrates at Commencement.

What Students Need to Know Before and After Graduation

To help students navigate the post-commencement process, Kent State Today has compiled answers to frequently asked questions about receiving their diplomas, upcoming events, ADA accommodations and more.  

Tags: Students First, Student Life, University News

Kent State Today

Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., vice president for People, Culture and Belonging discusses the Engagement and Well-Being Survey

The Engagement and Well-Being Survey Results Are in 鈥 Now the Work Begins

Results of the Engagement and Well-Being Survey, released this week, indicate that Kent State has much to celebrate.

Tags: University News, Division of People, Culture and Belonging, Students First

Kent State Today

Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography at 麻豆传媒, will serve as the 2025 speaker for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series, a part of the university's annual May 4 Commemoration events. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

Kent State Geographer to Discuss Mapping May 4 and Oral Histories During University鈥檚 2025 Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series

Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography at 麻豆传媒, will serve as the 2025 speaker for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series, a part of the university's annual May 4 Commemoration events.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, May 4, Department of Geography, University Libraries

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