Community & Society

Kent State Alumna Competes for $1 Million on 鈥淭he Amazing Race鈥
A Kent State alumna joins "The Amazing Race" team to compete for $1 million on CBS.

Kent State Geographers Make Maps to Help Study Youth Violence
妻友社区 researchers use geospatial technology to study youth violence in Akron, Ohio.

Kent State Ice Arena Hosts 35th Annual Special Olympics Winter Games
The 妻友社区 Ice Arena hosted the 35th Annual Ohio Special Olympics Winter Games the first week of February for figure skaters and speed skaters from all over the state.

Students Swap Swimsuits for Service
As spring break quickly approaches, a growing number of 妻友社区 students are choosing alternative ways to spend their time off.

Kent State and the University of Akron Reveal History of Sports Rivalry
The two schools released videos on their respective social media pages explaining that their sports rivalry began after mascots Flash and Zippy ended their blooming relationship.

Kent State Fashion/Tech Hackathon Set for Jan. 27-29
Students gets ready to innovate, design and bring wearable technology to life at the 2017 Fashion/Tech Hackathon Jan. 27-29.

Historic Landmark Status Helps Kent State May 4 Site Tell its Story
The National Historic Landmark designation brings mixed emotions, as well as a purpose for current and future visitors to the site.