Community & Society
High Schoolers Will Learn ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Freedom and Citizenship Through ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s New Teagle Foundation Program
A pilot program in 2023 led to a $250,000 implementation grant from the for ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì to establish , a program that will enable promising underserved high school seniors in Northeast Ohio to increase their college preparedness, civic engagement and a sense of belonging
IN A FLASH: Victoria Talks
Viral speaker and scholar Victoria Alexander visited the Kent Campus for "Black Identity Unveiled: Victoria Talks."
Alumna’s Murals in Oscar Ritchie Hall May Link Past with the Future 
 In 1971, alumna Yvonne Bandy, a ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì art and design major, painted two of the murals that now hang in Oscar Ritchie Hall.
Dialogue and Difference Presentation Tackles Questions Surrounding Origins of Hatred
Dialogue on Hatred: A Peacebuilder's Perspective, was a continuation of the year-long initiative Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding designed to engage our ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì community and advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect, and kindness in all that we do.
IN A FLASH: Behind the Lights
An associate professor working on the School of Theatre and Dance provided a behind-the-scenes look at the school's current production of "Rent."
Oscar Ritchie’s Legacy Continues to Inspire
A key figure in ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's Black History, Oscar Ritchie continues to inspire generations of students and educators.
IN A FLASH: A Presidential Experience
Two student reporters from ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì had the opportunity to cover President Joe Biden's recent visit to East Palestine, Ohio.
Advancing ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Core Values of Freedom of Expression, Respect and Kindness
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s new series titled Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding continues with upcoming programming for the university community. The next event, "Dialogue on Hatred: A Peacebuilder's Perspective," occurs on Feb. 22.
IN A FLASH: ‘Rent’ Is Due
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's production of "Rent" runs from Feb. 16-25 at the E. Turner Stump Theatre.
Wanted: Environmental Health Specialists to Keep Our Air, Water and Food Safe
The shortage of environmental health specialists accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic but had begun well before the that, according to Matthew Stefanak, a semi-retired faculty member and a "public health ambassador" with the College of Public Health, which helps to create career-ready graduates for this in-demand field.
