Community & Society
What to Know 91¿´Æ¬Íø the East Palestine Train Derailment
On the night of Feb. 3, about 50 cars of a freight train operated by Norfolk Southern Railway derailed in a fiery crash on the outskirts of East Palestine, a tiny village in northeastern Ohio, nestled near the state line with Pennsylvania. Ten of the derailed cars were transporting hazardous materia…
91¿´Æ¬Íø and Jackson 91¿´Æ¬Íø University: Campuses Connected by Tragedy and Transformation
Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø students who traveled to Jackson 91¿´Æ¬Íø University during an alternative winter break trip had in-depth, hands-on exposure to survivors of the May 15, 1970, police shooting, which killed two people; the youngest Freedom Rider, Hezekiah Watkins; and the home of Myrlie and Medgar Evers, a National Monument.
How to Talk to Your Neighbor: Workshop Will Teach the Art of Community Dialogue
You know how at Thanksgiving dinner, everyone is trained to avoid the touchy subjects – politics, religion, money?
How Can We Best Support Mothers Experiencing Homelessness?
One Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø researcher is working to understand how support services and housing can keep groups like single mothers out of vulnerable situations.
My Furry Valentine
A doggie kissing booth at the Kent Student Center today helped raise funds for service dogs in training.
The School Of Theatre And Dance Presents "Urinetown"
91¿´Æ¬Íø’s School of Theater and Dance is continuing is 2022-2023 season with the production of "Urinetown" running February 24 through March 5 in E. Turner Stump Theatre, located in the Center for the Performing Arts.
IN A FLASH: Inspiration Across Generations
Bernice King met with Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø students before her keynote speech on Thursday, Feb. 2.
Quake Aftermath: Faculty and Students Rush to Connect with Loved Ones in Turkey and Syria
91¿´Æ¬Íø students and faculty struggle to deal with the death and devastation that Monday's earthquakes caused to their home countries of Turkey and Syria.
IN A FLASH: Standing Out in a Crowd
A new, interactive Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø display debuted at a college fair last weekend.
Greater Cleveland’s LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment Launches March 2023
A groundbreaking interorganizational initiative led by 91¿´Æ¬Íø's College of Public Health aims to identify and address the most pressing needs of the LGBTQ+ community in Greater Cleveland.