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The May 4 Memorial on the 麻豆果冻 Campus.

School of Peace and Conflict Studies Is Living Memorial to May 4

麻豆果冻鈥檚 School of Peace and Conflict Studies was created as a living memorial to the four students killed on May 4, 1970. 

As the university prepares to mark the 53rd anniversary of the shootings, the school鈥檚 director says honoring the legacy of May 4 is still key to the school鈥檚 identity and mission. 

Tags: May 4 50, Global Reach, Nationally Distinctive, Global Presence

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Randale L. Richmond, Kent State director of Athletics, said Black History Month serves as a source of inspiration for he and his family.

Richmond to Lead Athletics Through 2028

Randale L. Richmond will lead Kent State Athletics through July 1, 2028, as vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics, in accordance with a contract amendment announced by 麻豆果冻 President Todd Diacon.

Tags: Sports, Nationally Distinctive, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

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Vocal Majority Exhibit

New Exhibit Offers Fresh Context for May 4

To better understand the events that transpired at 麻豆果冻 on May 4, 1970, we must also understand the national tension and climate leading up to that day. A graduate student and two design students have demonstrated the context of May 4 in a stunning, creative visual exhibit.

Tags: May 4 50, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive

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A photo of Michael Christoff standing in front of a river

Kent State Alumnus Examines the Future of Architecture Industry

Alumnus Michael Christoff is bringing balance and perspective to the field of architecture. With over 17 years of practice under his belt, Christoff鈥檚 community-focused perspective has earned him coveted spots on Crain鈥檚 Cleveland Business鈥 40 under 40 list, Inside Business Magazine鈥檚 Northeast Ohio 25 under 35 Movers & Shakers and the Cleveland Bridge Builders. But, he鈥檚 not done making a mark on Cleveland or the architecture industry as a whole.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, Kent State Works

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Visiting May through Augmented Reality

Using Augmented, Virtual Reality to Experience May 4

It may be hard to imagine what the Kent campus looked like 53 years ago. With the May 4 Augmented Reality Experience, students and community members can be transported into the past to experience historical flashbacks and engage with Kent State鈥檚 previous generations.

Tags: May 4 50, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact

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AIGA Beaux Arts Ball 2023

IN A FLASH: Having a Ball in the CAED

Earlier this month, Kent State architecture students attended a black-tie, costume ball.

Tags: College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Students Life, Nationally Distinctive

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Lawrence Fung, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University, spoke at 麻豆果冻 on Friday, April 21.

Stanford University Professor Encourages Neurodiversity Advocacy Through Education and Research

Lawrence Fung, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University, spoke at 麻豆果冻 on Friday, April 21, for the inaugural Neurodiversity Research Initiative Invited Lectureship, sponsored by the new Neurodiversity Research Initiative. 

Tags: Research & Science, Diverse Kent State, Nationally Distinctive

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Administrators at Crawford Hall Beam Signing

IN A FLASH: Signs of Support - and Progress

University administrators, donors and other supports of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship participated in a signing of the ceremonial final beam for Crawford Hall. 

Tags: University News, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Students First, Nationally Distinctive, Office of the President, Office of the Provost, Division of Finance and Administration

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Phone in beachbag on sand

Put the Phone Away This Summer Vacation

Smartphones make traveling so much easier..most of the time. Professor Andrew Lepp recently talked to Vox about how 鈥淵our Phone Is Ruining Your Vacation.鈥

Tags: Community & Society, Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive

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