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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...

Documentary aims to give details about May 4

With more than 80 events planned for the 50th commemoration of May 4, 1970, the Fire in the Heartland documentary shown regularly in Taylor Hall features a comprehensive look at the events of May 4. The...

Michael Keaton, the commencement speaker at Kent State’s 2018 graduation ceremonies, said he “wanted to come clean about something” and admitted, “I never really liked school.” Kent State President Beverly Warren reacts at right.

Beverly Warren to be 2019 commencement speaker

Kent State President Beverly Warren will deliver the university’s Spring 2019 commencement speech.It will be Warren’s last commencement as president.Warren has served as the university’s 12th president...

Brian Stelter, senior media correspondent for CNN ,speaks in Franklin Hall room 340 as part of the David and Janet Dix Media Ethics Lecture on Thurs., Feb. 28, 2019.

CNN correspondent discusses fake news, ethics of journalists as part of lecture series

Olivia Herold February 28, 2019

Brian Stelter, a CNN senior media correspondent, told Kent State students and faculty about bringing trust back in the era of fake news.Stelter, host of the CNN show "Reliable Sources," spoke to room full...

Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement, took the time to meet with students, faculty and staff at the conclusion of her program.

#MeToo founder Tarana Burke speaks at Kent State

Erica Carter April 17, 2018

When Tarana Burke joined the 21st Century Youth Leadership Movement to improve and pass on her leadership skills, she had no idea it would lead her to starting her own movement. During her leadership...

First event in Safe Spaces series centers on mascot racism

Cameron Gorman September 25, 2015

The Speaker Series titled “Safe Spaces,” started its run at Kent State with its first event: "Are You Entertained?: The Politics of Discriminatory Sports Mascots" Thursday night."Focusing on sports...