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IN A FLASH: A Memorable Commemoration

The 55-year commemoration of the tragic events of May 4, 1970 at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó included an extensive schedule of presentations, the annual candlelight walk and vigil and the commemoration ceremonies on May 4. 

Treating Others With Dignity During Stormy Times Must Be Part of University's Core Values

In a heartfelt address during this year's May 4 Commemoration, ¾ÛÉ«¸ó President Todd Diacon spoke about the challenges of leading during times of change and uncertainty while emphasizing a common theme – the university's commitment to its core values of kindness and respect. 

Julian Edelman Named to New England Patriots Hall of Fame

Former ¾ÛÉ«¸ó quarterback and New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has been voted into the Patriots Hall of Fame as the 37th inductee, the team announced Monday.

Your Library Is Getting an Upgrade

To better serve you through our vast resources and knowledgeable librarians, ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Libraries will join other OhioLINK institutions in replacing the KentLINK platform with a new library system that will offer a host of benefits to support 21st-century teaching, learning and research. 

One Year of Wellness on Wheels

¾ÛÉ«¸ó recently celebrated one year of wellness-on-the-go. The Mobile Flashes program has been in motion since spring 2024, delivering healthcare services to underserved and rural communities throughout Northeast Ohio.  

Commemorating Moment Frozen in Time

Hundreds of ¾ÛÉ«¸ó students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members gathered to pay their respects and to remember.

Annual Candlelight Walk and Vigil Marks May 4

Despite rain, ¾ÛÉ«¸ó continued its commemoration to honor the memory of May 4, 1970 with the annual candlelight walk and vigil on campus. This cornerstone of the commemoration began in 1971. Participants carried candles as they gathered on the ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Commons and in the Prentice Hall parking lot.

‘It Was Time for Me to Go Home’ – Geography Professor Combed May 4 Oral Histories in Search of Shared Humanity

¾ÛÉ«¸ó Associate Professor of Geography Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., has studied the events of May 4, 1970, through the lens of a map maker. 

Honors Student Shines Light on the Past While Preparing for the Future

Riley Drabic, a junior architectural studies major at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó and a member of the Honors College, is already doing research in the field of historic preservation, which will not only enrich the field, but prepare him for his own future as a historic preservationist. Captivated by history and architecture, Riley wants to preserve and repair historical buildings instead of designing new structures.

A Legacy of Remembrance: 50th Anniversary of May 4 Task Force

As the May 4 Task Force celebrates its golden anniversary this year, chair Sophie Swengel is proud to once again preserve the memory of May 4, 1970, and the people who were lost and injured that day.

IN A FLASH: It's Not Just One Day

Remembering May 4, 1970 at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó is not confined to just the events around the annual commemoration on campus, but is part of living and learning at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó throughout the year.

Being a Hospital’s Moral Compass