Community & Society
Understanding academic freedom and freedom of expression were the topics of Tuesday’s “Dialogue and Difference” session, part of a series designed to engage the լƵAPP community in discussions that will advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect and kindness in all we do.
լƵAPP will welcome its third of three “alumni” from the Scholars at Risk Network to speak at the university and regional events over the 2023-2024 academic year. (SAR) is an organization that provides sanctuary and assistance to threatened scholars worldwide.
On Wednesday, Feb. 28, attendees gathered to explore the role of music in Black culture and its ability to provoke happiness at the “Empowerment Through the Arts: Black Joy Unlocked” event to create a safe, welcoming community among diverse students at լƵAPP.
Local high school student musicians came to Kent State to rehearse and perform with the Flasher Brass Pep Band.
A Kent State staffer's kindness helped international students who were far from their much warmer home weather an Ohio winter.
Viral speaker and scholar Victoria Alexander visited the Kent Campus for "Black Identity Unveiled: Victoria Talks."
An associate professor working on the School of Theatre and Dance provided a behind-the-scenes look at the school's current production of "Rent."
A key figure in Kent State's Black History, Oscar Ritchie continues to inspire generations of students and educators.
Two student reporters from Kent State had the opportunity to cover President Joe Biden's recent visit to East Palestine, Ohio.
լƵAPP’s new series titled Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding continues with upcoming programming for the university community. The next event, "Dialogue on Hatred: A Peacebuilder's Perspective," occurs on Feb. 22.