Community & Society
Celebrating the Founding of Black History Month at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½
On Feb. 1, more than 250 guests gathered to recognize the 55th anniversary of Black History Month at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, which was first established by the student organization Black United Students (BUS) in 1970 and was recognized nationwide by President Gerald Ford in 1976.
It Started Here: ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ to Celebrate 55th Anniversary of Black History Month
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ 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 ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Today's "IN A FLASH" photo feature! Submitted photos should be clear, high-resolution images and have a connection to ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½.
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
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'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.
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Police: Credibility and Consistency Are ‘Part of Our DNA’
The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ 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 ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ 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 ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™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: ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ to Host 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference
When cities and universities work together, incredible things can happen. Like any good partnership, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ and the city of Kent have spent years building and strengthening their relationship, and it has paid off. ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ will host the 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference.
From Classroom to Community: ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Graduates Drive Change Through LGBTQ+ Research
Two ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ 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 ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Gospel Choir in a performance earlier this month.