Community & Society

Lavender Graduation: Celebrating The Spring Class of 2023
Lavender Graduation 2023 celebrated ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's spring LGBTQ+ graduates.

IN A FLASH: Young Fashionistas Take the Runway
¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's Annual Fashion Show included several collections for children.

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Alumna to Lead the Cleveland Foundation
¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø alumna Lillian Kuri has been unanimously elected as the Cleveland Foundation’s 10th president and CEO.

Fire Reported at University Inn
On Tuesday morning, a fire was reported at the University Inn, 540 S. Water St. in Kent. University officials sent out a text message warning residents to stay away from the area.

IN A FLASH: Under the Big Tent
The large tent for next week's commencement ceremonies is being assembled on Manchester Field.

Speakers Share Life-Saving Safety Messages at None 4 Under 21 Event
Approximately 1800 high school seniors from Portage County and neighboring school districts attended the Portage County Safe Communities’ 18th annual None 4 Under 21 and Choices Beyond Program. The program’s goal is to educate students about choices and consequences to help prevent impaired driving and accidents.

May 4 Task Force Connects Current Students to University History
The May 4 Task Force is a student-led organization dedicated to honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, and shedding light on the injustices that followed. Through year-round educational events and continuous activism, the group focuses on what May 4 means to current students.

A "Legacy" Is Revealed Inside Tri-Towers
A mural painted by a student was unveiled at the Student Multicultural Center Satellite Space.

Building More Sustainable Cities - with Lego
Familiar building bricks help students devise and visualize sustainable solutions for urban environments.

New Exhibit Offers Fresh Context for May 4
To better understand the events that transpired at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø on May 4, 1970, we must also understand the national tension and climate leading up to that day. A graduate student and two design students have demonstrated the context of May 4 in a stunning, creative visual exhibit.