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A screenshot of the introduction of the Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración de los Graduados on May 7, 2020. 

Student Multicultural Center celebrates graduates with virtual pre-commencement ceremony

The Student Multicultural Center recognized graduates and their achievements during the virtual Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración de los Graduados ceremony on Thursday. “Usually with Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración...

This scanning electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2 (round blue objects) emerging from the surface of cells cultured in the lab. SARS-CoV-2, also known as 2019-nCoV, is the virus that causes COVID-19. The virus shown was isolated from a patient in the U.S.

Kent State shuts down on-campus operations as of 5 p.m. Monday due to spread of COVID-19

Kent State announced Monday that they will be reducing all on-campus operations at 5 p.m. until further notice.  The university will ask a limited number of employees to report to its campuses. Areas...

Update on Kent State diversity scholarships

Terry Lee III Diversity reporter September 28, 2019

Two hundred eight diversity scholarships are available at Kent State thanks to the work of a three person team.Even with FAFSA, school can be hard to afford. The College of Communication and Information...

Attendees at the first Cultural Cafe of the semester enjoyed cultural presentations and samples of authentic Mexican cuisine, Sept. 18, 2019. 

International Student and Scholar Services hosts first Cultural Cafe

Terry Lee III Diversity reporter September 18, 2019

Kent State’s Cultural Cafe has much more to offer than your average cafe.Hosted by the International Student and Scholar Services at the Office of Global Education, the presentations at the event focused...

College of Aeronautics and Engineering celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Robyn Berardi September 21, 2018

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month for the first time in the college’s history.The celebration began Thursday with the Seminar on Hispanic Contributions to...

Sesame Street actress speaks to university

Lauren Rathmell March 19, 2016

Students gathered in Franklin hall Thursday to meet with Sonia Manzano before her closing presentation at the State of the State conference, where she spoke about her hardships as a child turning her into...

Karamu Ya Wahitimu graduation to take place Friday

Daisha Overstreet April 23, 2015

The Student Multicultural Center will hold its pre-commencement celebration, Karamu Ya Wahitimu, at 7 p.m Friday in Cartwright Hall.The commencement celebration is to recognize the accomplishments of graduating...