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Spring 2021 graduates to have in-person commencement ceremonies

Madisyn Woodring Reporter March 18, 2021

Spring graduates from Kent State’s main campus will have the option to attend an outdoor commencement ceremony, according to an email President Todd Diacon sent Thursday. The ceremonies will begin the...

The Latest: Biden calls on Americans to overcome their divisions

AP January 20, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Joe Biden's presidential inauguration (all times local):12:10 p.m.President Joe Biden is calling on Americans to overcome their divisions, declaring in his first address...

Kent veterans perform the 21-gun salute during PARTA's Veteran's Day ceremony on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018.

PARTA hosts sixth annual Veterans Day ceremony

Nate Burtzlaff November 12, 2018

PARTA hosted its sixth annual Veterans Day ceremony at Kent Central Gateway on Monday, honoring the men and women who have servedin all branches of the military.The ceremony took place at the Kent Central...

Members of the Air Force ROTC and Army ROTC Color Guard raise flags during Veterans Day Ceremonies Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017.

Warren, Lacz honor military at Veterans Day ceremony

Ella Abbott November 9, 2017

Veterans and active service members alike gathered alongside Kent community members Thursday morning for a Veterans Day ceremony.The ceremony took place in the KIVA following a ceremonial raising of the...

The School of Nursing graduating students walk to their seats at the 2016 Summer Commencement in the MAC Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016.

Kent State summer commencement set for Aug. 19

Jenna Kuczkowski August 18, 2017

Kent State’s 2017 summer commencement ceremonies will take place Saturday Aug. 19, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).The university will confer 1,422 degrees which include...

Members of Kent State's BUS show solidarity for Samaria Rice, keynote speaker of the 46th annual May 4 commemoration ceremony, on the university's Commons on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. 

Threat of rain moves May 4 Commemoration indoors

Rachel Duthie May 2, 2017

Kent State’s 47th annual May 4 Commemoration is relocating to the Student Center Ballroom Thursday due to inclement weather, according to May 4 Task Force President Brandon Mallon.Board members made...

Kent State to host Wheels4Change Event

Samantha Meisenburg February 19, 2016

The Kent State Student Recreation & Wellness Center is hosting the annual Wheels4Change: Remembrance Fitness Event on Feb. 28. The opening ceremony starts at 11:30 a.m. and the fitness event is from...

Brenda Vignault, a visitor to the Flight 93 crash sight, touches the Wall of Names, a feature at the Memorial that has the names of each of the victims of the crash. Sept. 9, 2015.

Visitors center to open at Flight 93 National Memorial

Rachel Duthie September 9, 2015

It gets easier every year.It’s something Jeremy Brigham could have never imagined saying about the death of his son, Mark Brigham, who perished amongst 40 other passengers and crew members after terrorists...

May 4 Visitors Center to present special showing of ‘Dick Cavett’s Vietnam’

Taylor Meade April 28, 2015

The May 4 Visitors Center will host special showing of “Dick Cavett’s Vietnam” and a discussion in celebration of 45th Annual May 4 Commemoration. The event will take place in Room 177 of The Schwartz...