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Asian American Pacific Islander Month

May marks the annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and there are many ways to celebrate both on the Kent Campus and in the greater area.

»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ student speaking at Lavender Graduation

Lavender Graduation 2023 celebrated »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥'s spring LGBTQ+ graduates. 

Children's collection at Annual Fashion Show

»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥'s Annual Fashion Show included several collections for children. 

Lillian Kuri will lead the Cleveland Foundation as its 10th president and CEO, starting Aug. 1, 2023.

»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ alumna Lillian Kuri has been unanimously elected as the Cleveland Foundation’s 10th president and CEO.

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University Inn fire

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.

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Commencement tent on Manchester Field

The large tent for next week's commencement ceremonies is being assembled on Manchester Field.

Speaker at None for 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 Group 2022 Commemoration

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. 

SMC staff with Legacy mural

A mural painted by a student was unveiled at the Student Multicultural Center Satellite Space. 

Students with Lego city

Familiar building bricks help students devise and visualize sustainable solutions for urban environments.