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Our collective community tells the story of May 4, 1970, at ������. What happened, who was where and what did they feel? Established in 1990, the May 4 Oral History Collection includes more than 200 firsthand accounts that give researchers a more thorough understanding of the events of May 4 and the surrounding days and years. The collection is currently managed by University Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives.Kent State Assistant Professor of Geography Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., took inspiration from Sandra Halem, who began collecting oral histories from those wh...

Ash Campbell, a senior KSU student double majoring in Digital Media Production and Theater Studies with a minor in Japanese language, recently studied abroad for a year at Rikkyo University in Tokyo, Japan.Ash said of his choice to study in Japan: “I’ve had an interest in Japan for a long time, including Japanese music, movies, and literature. I went with a Japanese minor after taking classes in my last year of high school. Because one of my parents is a full-time KSU employee, I could apply the tuition waiver to my time in Japan, which made the program feasible.” Ash explained more ...

  On April 8, 2024, people across Ohio came together to witness a monumental celestial event – a total solar eclipse. Flashes and members of the community came to Kent State’s campuses to share and celebrate the memorable and breathtaking occurrence and participate in fun and educational activities presented by departments across the university.    Crowds gathered at several locations on the Kent Campus, including the Student Green and along the Esplanade near the John S. Elliot Center for Architecture and Environmental Design.  For most people in Ohio, ...

 SRWC Mock Emergencies Improved by Nursing Student EmployeesAs one of the largest student employers on campus, the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) prioritizes training its staff in handling emergency situations to ensure the safety of over 14,000 patrons each week. All staff members are required to successfully pass the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer course and a Bloodborne Pathogen class. However, these certifications only lay the foundation—ongoing training and real-life practice are essential for preparedness.Multiple times each semester, SRWC staff m...