Community & Society

What Housing Will Your Dollar Get You in Kent?
Every year, thousands of 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University students navigate the off-campus housing market. As a college town, Kent has no shortage of options. But what should students expect? The search for student housing can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Luckily, 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Today has done some legwork for you.

It Started Here: 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ to Celebrate 55th Anniversary of Black History Month
91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University will mark the 55th anniversary of Black History Month in February and celebrate its founding by the student organization Black United Students.

IN A FLASH: See YOUR Photo Here!
Anyone can submit a photo for 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Today's "IN A FLASH" photo feature! Submitted photos should be clear, high-resolution images and have a connection to 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University.

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
91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ'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.

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Police: Credibility and Consistency Are ‘Part of Our DNA’
The 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ 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 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ 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 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµâ€™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: 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ to Host 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference
When cities and universities work together, incredible things can happen. Like any good partnership, 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University and the city of Kent have spent years building and strengthening their relationship, and it has paid off. 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ will host the 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference.

From Classroom to Community: 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Graduates Drive Change Through LGBTQ+ Research
Two 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ 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 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University Gospel Choir in a performance earlier this month.