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From Classroom to Community: ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Graduates Drive Change Through LGBTQ+ Research
Two ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø graduates who recently earned their Master of Public Health degrees spent the past two years as researchers on the first-of-its-kind Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment.
IN A FLASH: Joyous Voices
Cartwright Hall was filled with the voices of the ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Gospel Choir in a performance earlier this month.
15 Years of the Cohn Jewish Student Center's Growing Community
Fifteen years ago, the Cohn Jewish Student Center opened its doors, becoming a vital hub for Jewish students at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø. Since its opening, Kent Hillel has worked to foster a sense of belonging, cultural pride and a supportive community for Jewish students and others across the campus.
Cultural Flavors Shine Bright on ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's First Snowy Night
As the first light snow of the season fell on ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø, the Student Center Ballroom radiated warmth and camaraderie during the International Cook-Off Competition. The event, part of International Education Week, brought together hundreds of students, faculty and staff to celebrate global flavors and cultural diversity.
IN A FLASH: Trans Day of Remembrance
Nov. 20 the National Trans Day of Remembrance. Members of ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's LGBTQ+ community and allies honored trans lives lost with observances on campus.
IN A FLASH: Rain and Rainbows
"No rain, no rainbows," is how the saying goes and on this rainy morning, a rainbow glowed over the Lefton Esplande and all of Kent.
Kent to Celebrate Rainbow Weekend Oct. 11-13
The fourth annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown Kent Oct. 11-13 and all of its fun activities, events and new Drag Race 5K come from a fabulous partnership between ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Kent.
Orange Shirt Day on the K
¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’s Native American Student Association (NASA) recognized Orange Shirt Day, or the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, by engaging with the campus community and initiating discussions about the legacy of residential schools and the generational trauma they caused.
Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month with ‘Voices & Rhythms’
Every year, mid-September to mid-October marks Hispanic Heritage Month. ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø collaborations commemorate the month-long celebration and Hispanic culture, kicking off the celebration was "Voices & Rhythms: A Night of Discussion and Dance."
Once a Golden Flash ...
The Class of 2028 is both strong in size and in academic success, boasting an outstanding 3.61 GPA. It's the largest incoming class to the Kent Campus since 2019 and the eighth-largest incoming class in the university's 114-year history.