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University committee confirms diversity requirement is not at risk

University committee confirms diversity requirement is not at risk

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter March 25, 2025

On Feb. 21, an emergency meeting was held to discuss possible changes to the university’s diversity requirement, such as limiting course offerings to Kent Core, study abroad and international course...

A Target store is pictured in 2023 in North Miami Beach, Florida. Target was sued February 20 by Florida and America First Legal for allegedly concealing the financial risks of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and its 2023 Pride Month merchandise collection.

Target is getting hit from all sides on DEI

Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN February 21, 2025

New York (CNN) — Target was sued Thursday by Florida and America First Legal for allegedly concealing the financial risks of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and its 2023 Pride Month...

Committee meeting to revise Kent State diversity requirement

Committee meeting to revise Kent State diversity requirement

Alton Northup, News Director February 21, 2025

An emergency meeting could decide the future of Kent State’s diversity requirement. The University Requirements Curriculum Committee is having an emergency meeting at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, to...

Students face financial burdens due to SB83 holds on race and minority based scholarships

Students face financial burdens due to SB83 holds on race and minority based scholarships

Lauren Bischof, Beat Reporter September 18, 2024

The Supreme Court ruling that effectively banned affirmative action and Senate Bill 83’s impact on diversity, equity and inclusion funding continue to affect students financially. “Having a lot...

Diacon addresses SB 83, stresses diversity commitment in ‘Talking with Todd’ session

Leah Shepard, Reporter May 2, 2023

President Todd Diacon discussed Senate Bill 83 and its possible effects on the university with faculty and staff Monday afternoon in this month's “Talking with Todd” session.  Diacon explained...

College of Public Health launching LGBTQ+ Public Health Graduate Certificate for fall 2023

College of Public Health launching LGBTQ+ Public Health Graduate Certificate for fall 2023

Chania Crawford, Reporter March 19, 2023

The College of Public Health is launching a new certificate in the fall of 2023, centered around health disparities and the health needs of members of the LGBTQ+ community. Outreach program director...

All three Greek life councils at the 2023 AFLV Central Conference.

Greek life councils attend national leadership conference promoting open dialogue

Blake Serrano, Reporter February 10, 2023

Around two dozen representatives from Greek life councils brought back ideas of embracing vulnerability and open dialogue after attending a national leadership conference. The Association of Fraternal...

Kent State wins 10th consecutive award for commitment to diversity

Kent State wins 10th consecutive award for commitment to diversity

Ty Kohler, Campus Editor September 26, 2022

For the 10th consecutive year, Kent State is a recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award (HEED), according to an email sent by the university Monday. The award is given to colleges...

Eboné Bell gives a presentation on achieving diversity without tokenizing in the Kiva on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Bell spoke to students after being invited to the event organized by Kent State’s Undergraduate Student Government and Panhellenic Council.

Keynote Speaker Eboné Bell encourages students to create inclusive, diverse spaces on campus 

Morgan McGrath, Reporter March 16, 2022

“Diversity is the future. That is a fact. You will not be able to get away from that.” Eboné Bell, a social justice activist, spoke these words to Kent State students in the KIVA Tuesday during...

Former Undergraduate Student Government (USG) President Tiera Moore won her election to the Kent city school board on Nov. 2, 2021.

Former USG president Tiera Moore runs for city of Kent school board

Alexus Rayzer Reporter November 2, 2021

Former Undergraduate Student Government (USG) President Tiera Moore was listed on today’s election ballot as a school board member for the city of Kent. Moore said her experience with USG gave her...

Lo Denmon, assistant director of the LGBTQ+ Center, spoke about being a queer first-generation college student at the townhall on Thurs. Sept. 23. Denmon holds a bachelor's in psychology and a master's in professional counseling and college student affairs.

Kent town hall discusses safe spaces in education

Reegan Saunders Reporter September 26, 2021

Education is a necessary part of growth, but it is often inaccessible, Lo Denmon, assistant director of the LGBTQ+ Center, told a Kent State town hall Thursday. As a queer first-generation college student,...

Photo Courtesy of North Canton Library Twitter.

Live at the Library: Global Music with Kent State Stark canceled on July 8

Sam Wright Reporter July 7, 2021

The Kent State Stark event, Live at the Library: Global Music with the North Canton Library, has been canceled due to weather conditions. The event was originally planned to take place on July 8 with...