Community Impact
‘Kent Is Our Home’ With Deep Roots
Founded in 1880, The Davey Tree Expert Company has a rich history, growing from a seedling organization into Ohio’s largest employee-owned company with branches reaching far across North America, but deeply rooted in Kent.
IN A FLASH: The Littlest Walkathon-ers
A group of children from ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s Child Development Center walked to raise money for their educational enrichment.
Flashes are Invited to De-Stress with SAS
"Coloring for Calmness" is one of several "de-stress" events hosted by Student Accessiblity Services (SAS).
‘Being an Ally Is About Action’
Offered regularly on the Kent Campus, the university’s Safe Space Ally Training aims to equip students, faculty, staff and university community members with the tools for creating Safe Spaces and welcoming environments for LGBTQ+ students on campus. Diane Smith, reporter for the Record-Courier, took part in ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Safe Space Ally Training, giving readers a first-person perspective on what the program involves.
Beating Stress by Meeting Dogs
Service dogs and their trainers were the stars of a de-stressing event at the University Library.
IN A FLASH: The White Coats Have Arrived!
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s College of Nursing held two White Coat Ceremonies on the Kent Campus last week.
Building a Stronger Democracy Through Civility
Each election season, we're all surrounded by more and more political content circulating online. David E. Silva, Ph.D., assistant professor, is studying online conversations and shedding light on how online civility plays a role in building a stronger democracy.
IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"
Couples who met at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.
10 Years of Being Powered by ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Students
Based on ideas, design and experiential learning, IdeaBase is celebrating 10 years of being powered by ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ students with a showcase of student work from over the years in the gallery on the second floor of the DI Hub through Oct. 26.
‘Deep Down, I’m Just a Regular Guy’
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alumnus Kyle Craven, aka "Bad Luck Brian," leads a happy - and lucky - life.