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DeWeese supports 30 years of World AIDS Day with free HIV testing

Sierra Campbell November 28, 2018

This year’s World AIDS Day theme is “Know your status,” encouraging every person to check their HIV/AIDS status. The DeWeese Health Center supports the 30-year anniversary, by offering free testing.The...

Vanessa Michelle (left) and Assata Cheers (right) share what it means to find creativity at "Where Do Black Women Go to Create?" Nov. 7 2018.

Spiritually-grounded Youtuber and podcast host encourage black female students to seek creativity from within

Sierra Campbell November 8, 2018

Spirituality is the way to discovery and discovery is the way to creativity according to content creators, Vanessa Michelle and Assata Cheers.The two black women found their creative pathways and shared...

Kent State English professor is conducting a research study on how to better teach transgender students across the nation

Sierra Campbell November 8, 2018

An on-going research study a Kent State may aid in a turning point for transgender and gender-nonconforming students nationwide who faced discrimination from their professors.English professor and principal...

Feminist Friday brings together a large audience for its Women in Politics panel

Sierra Campbell October 27, 2018

A large crowd gathered at the Williamson House to hear a panelist of women, career-focused in politics, encourage more women to be involved in the profession.Emma Getz, a senior human development and family...

LGBTQ Student Center provides a safety net for those whose family disowns them after ‘coming out’

Sierra Campbell October 22, 2018

October hosts LGBTQ History Month and National Coming Out Day. Four in 10 people who come out and identify with the LGBTQ community are rejected by their friends and family, because of their sexual orientation...

Women’s Center reveals timeline of women of Kent State at ‘Coming Home’ celebration

Sierra Campbell October 6, 2018

Faculty, staff, alumni and students shared their stories and memorabilia at the Williamson House's Coming Home celebration Friday night.The celebration reconnected alumni with the Women’s Center for...

LGBTQ Student Center hosts 3rd 5k fundraiser for emergency fund

Sierra Campbell September 22, 2018

The LGBTQ Student Center held its third annual 5K in support of an emergency fund for members of the LGBTQ student community this Friday.Those who have financial difficulties or no support system can benefit...

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Latinx

Sierra Campbell September 19, 2018

National Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized by the United States to honor the contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities in North America.Kent State started its Hispanic Heritage Month with a...

The future of Roe v. Wade

Sierra Campbell September 12, 2018

Two hundred thirty abortions for women in Portage County were published by the Ohio Department of Health in September 2017.Of the 230, 158 were women 18-29 years old and eight were adolescents 17 years...