Community & Society
Student Makes History Leading Parkinson's Speech Therapy
Grace Puin excels at getting Parkinsons patients to speak and swallow with intent. She’s so good in fact that Parkinson Voice Project, a nonprofit organization that helps people with Parkinson’s all over the world, invited her to host one of its online SPEAK OUT! Home Practice Sessions.
IN A FLASH: Kent Roosevelt Visits Campus
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry welcomed students from Kent Roosevelt High School for a day of information sessions, demonstrations and tours of the university's state-of-the-art learning spaces.
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Police: Credibility and Consistency Are ‘Part of Our DNA’
The 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Police Department received its 10th consecutive reaccreditation in November 2024 after consistently exceeding the standards set by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, a third-party accreditation agency.
Take a Fresh Look at 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Student Organizations on Jan. 17
Studies show students who participate in student organizations are more successful academically and are more satisfied with their college experience. Sponsored by 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s Center for Student Involvement, the Fresh Start Fair on Jan. 17 gives students an opportunity to explore the university’s 350+ student organizations.
Bridging Communities: 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ to Host 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference
When cities and universities work together, incredible things can happen. Like any good partnership, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University and the city of Kent have spent years building and strengthening their relationship, and it has paid off. 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ will host the 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference.
From Classroom to Community: 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Graduates Drive Change Through LGBTQ+ Research
Two 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University 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 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University Gospel Choir in a performance earlier this month.
Support Reminds Students ‘They Are Worthy’
The LGBTQ+ Center’s LGBTQ+ Emergency Fund has been helping members from the LGBTQ+ community with different financial crises encountered throughout their academic journeys since 2010. The main purpose of the fund is to ensure that students are able to overcome challenges they face and continue pursuing their education.
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Offered Smooth Road to Graduation for NDC Transfers
When Notre Dame College announced in March 2024 that it would be closing its doors for financial reasons, students like Reagan Davenport found the doors at Kent State to be wide open, and a welcoming and accessible transfer process followed.   
IN A FLASH: Fiery Skies at Sunrise
Fiery, fall colors filled the cloudy skies above 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ on an early morning in November.