Student Life
You'll never have a problem finding something to do at Kent State.
You could be a leader in student government or join one of the more than 200 student organizations and Greek communities. Shoot a news story for TV-2 or be a DJ on Black Squirrel Radio. Take in one of the many arts and sporting events on campus or take advantage of our proximity to Cleveland, Akron and Canton, and their diverse offerings of world-class dining, museums and professional sports. Your life at Kent State is full of possibilities.This Week's Highlighted Events
Black History Month celebration Speaker- Jeff Johnson
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 29Time: 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Location: KIVA
Black United Students and the Department of Pan-African Studies will commemorate Black History Month this February.
Black History Month seeks to educate the Kent State community about African-American heritage, promote inclusion and a common understanding across cultures, and enhance social and leadership development among student participants.
Jeff Johnson, award-winning investigative journalist, social activist and political commentator, is the keynote speaker for Kent State’s Black History Month celebration. As a MSNBC contributor and White House correspondent for The Grio, an African-American website owned by NBC, Johnson covers important issues facing the nation. Johnson will speak at the Kent Student Center Kiva on Feb. 29, from 7:30 – 9 p.m.