May 4 Visitors Center
Kent State’s May 4 Visitors Center Focuses on Life Amid Tragedy in “Sandy’s Scrapbook” Exhibition
Sandy Scheuer was on her way to class on May 4, 1970, when she was shot and killed by Ohio National Guardsmen responding to protests of the Vietnam War at . She was a junior honors student, a speech therapy major and a proud member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority.
Taylor Hall Reopens With a Three-Day Celebration
University Commemorates May 4, 1970, Tragedy
Kent State Marks 47th Annual May 4 Commemoration
holds its 47th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, with events taking place May 3 and 4. The annual commemoration, hosted by the May 4 Task Force, provides an opportunity for the university community to gather and remember those who were lost and injured during the tragedy and also reflect on what May 4 means today.
Schedule of Events for 47th Annual May 4 Commemoration
holds its 47th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, with events taking place May 3 and 4. The annual commemoration is hosted by the May 4 Task Force, a student organization on campus. All of the events will be held on the university’s Kent Campus and are free and open to the public.
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Announces Special Designation of Kent State’s May 4 Site
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced the designation of the May 4, 1970, Site as a . The site joins more than 2,500 historic places that bear the national distinction.
May 4 Site Guided Tours Offered During Taylor Hall Renovations
Guided tours of Kent State's historic May 4 grounds will be offered daily as the university begins renovations to Taylor Hall.
