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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visits Kent State University

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Kent State University this week, touring the Kent State College of Aeronautics and Engineering and telling students that “the future of aviation leadership is in your hands.” He was accompanied by U.S. Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, a 2007 Kent State alumna, whose 13th Congressional District includes Kent State’s airport.

Secretary Buttigieg and Rep. Sykes also toured the May 4 Visitors Center, stopping at memorials in the parking lot marking the places where students were killed on May 4, 1970, before learning more about the facility in a moving student-guided tour. https://bit.ly/3RItZNQ

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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visits Kent State University
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Kent State University this week, touring the Kent State College of Aeronautics and Engineering and telling students that “the future of aviation leadership is in your hands.” He was accompanied by U.S. Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, a 2007 Kent State alumna, whose 13th Congressional District includes Kent State’s airport. Secretary Buttigieg and Rep. Sykes also toured the May 4 Visitors Center, stopping at memorials in the parking lot marking the places where students were killed on May 4, 1970, before learning more about the facility in a moving student-guided tour. https://bit.ly/3RItZNQ

The One Stop for Student Services has been renamed the "Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center.” The new website, which makes information on financial aid and wellness, billing and student records easier to find, is now live! For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3x39ofM

Decision Day 2024: Why Kent State
Decision Day is just a week away, #FutureFlashes! Find out how these Golden Flashes found their home in Kent State. ⚡

Kent State Student Experience 2024
Hear from our students why the student experience here at Kent State is unlike any other. 💙 💛

Kent State 2024 Spring Commencement
It's a short walk after a long journey. Kent State University Alumni family grew by about 5,200 new graduates last weekend after the university's spring commencement ceremonies. Congratulations again to all of our grads! 🎓 🎉

Legacy: May 4 Podcast Episode 4 Preview
In the final episode of the ”Legacy: May 4” podcast, writer and author Will Bunch of the Philadelphia Enquirer provides historical context of the higher education landscape in the 1970s. Also, Kent State President Todd Diacon shares the experience of following the university’s values and using lessons learned from May 4, 1970. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3JNrLIg

What's the Big Idea? Johanna Solomon
In the latest edition of “What's the Big Idea?”, Kent State President Todd Diacon is joined by Dr. Johanna Solomon of the School of Peace and Conflict Studies at Kent State University. Watch for more information about the history of the school, the importance of conflict mediation and dialogue along with the lessons we’ve learned from May 4, 1970. https://www.kent.edu/today/news/whats-big-idea-johanna-solomon

“You don't have to be a historian to understand the role Kent State has played in the history of modern America.” Kent State President Todd Diacon explores the May 4 Visitors Center with its Director Alison Caplan. The center provides a permanent space dedicated to telling the story of the events of May 4, 1970, along with exhibits and classrooms for further education.

Legacy May 4 Podcast Episode 3
In Episode 3 of the “Legacy: May 4” podcast, we discuss the School of Peace and Conflict Studies at Kent State University, which originated as a response to May 4,1970. Today the school is central to the university’s global presence. Listen to learn more about peace education and university partnerships in Rwanda, Brazil and Cambodia. Listen here 🔊 : https://bit.ly/4bmejqV

Legacy May 4 Podcast Episode 2
In Episode 2 of the “Legacy: May 4” podcast, fraternity brothers from Kent State drive to the nation’s capital in the hours after the shootings and make their way to an Oval Office meeting with President Richard Nixon. We also move into the 21st century with Associate Dean and retired Lt. Col. Mo McFarland on the May 4 legacy. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Um4Qst

Legacy May 4 Podcast Episode 1
What’s past is prologue. Let the history of May 4, 1970 be heard this week. Episode 1 of the new “Legacy May 4” podcast visits the site of the tragedy, then looks at how Kent State moved from the optimism and opportunity of 1960s higher education to an unintended turning point for the nation. Witness and activist Chic Canfora shares perspectives as a young woman of the 1960s, compared with experiences two students of the 21st century. Listen here 🔊: https://bit.ly/3xQ4qTG

Legacy May 4 Podcast Preview
The lessons of May 4, 1970, are as relevant today as they’ve ever been. Don’t miss a new podcast series from Kent State Today examining some of the connections between the Vietnam War era and what’s happening right now in our divided culture. "Legacy May 4" begins Monday, April 29, and will continue through the week as we head toward the 54th anniversary of the Kent State Shootings. Listen up! 🔊

What's the Big Idea?
Come along with Kent State President Todd Diacon as he talks to Deric Kenne, Ph.D., from the Kent State University College of Public Health, and Ruoming Jin, Ph.D., from the Kent State University Computer Science Department (KSU CS), about their research in the newest “What’s the Big Idea?” video. https://bit.ly/3Umxknb

For three short minutes on April 8, our world stood still. Take a look back at how the Kent State community took part in witnessing the unforgettable total solar eclipse. https://www.kent.edu/today/news/three-minutes-darkness-create-lifetime-memory

The last total solar eclipse in northern Ohio was in 1806. The next one won’t occur until 2099. Here is why you should be excited for this unique event on Monday, April 8, and everything you need to know about watching the eclipse on campus. https://www.kent.edu/eclipse

2024 Women's NCAA Tournament Practice
The Kent State Women's Basketball team finds support not only from staff, but also each other in its winning season. https://bit.ly/49bigwO

Kent State Homecoming 2024 Save the Date
Save the date, Golden Flashes. Homecoming will take place on Sept. 28! Find out more about this year's celebration: https://bit.ly/48Kxf0J

Random Act of Kindness Day 2024
You never know the power of a single kind gesture. 💛 Members of our Kent State community came together to spread some positivity to their fellow Flashes just in time for Random Acts of Kindness Day.

Valentine's Day 2024
Happy Valentine's Day, Golden Flashes! 💙 💛

Kent State's NYC Fashion Studio
Kent State University School of Fashion aims to transform lives through creative vision and empower fashion thinkers to find their voice and true creativity. The School of Fashion is a research-led teaching institution that prepares students for excellence in the industry. More: https://bit.ly/3SA3Otw