downtown kent
'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'
Students coming to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ and, for some of them, living away from home for the first time can struggle with the transition. The transition can even be more difficult for LGBTQ+ students, particularly for those who have recently "come out." Ken Ditlevson, director of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at Kent to support them.
It's a Rainbow Week at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹!
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ and the city of Kent encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week.
IN A FLASH: Kent's 'Locks of Love'
Kent's Main Street Bridge has been accumulating expressions of love for nearly a decade.
It's the 41st Annual Black Squirrel Festival!
The Black Squirrel Festival returns to Risman Plaza and the Student Green on Friday, Sept. 29, from 4-7 p.m.
10 Years and More Than 200,000 Guests Later
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Hotel and Conference Center is celebrating 10 years of being at the heart of a transformed downtown.
New 'Flashes First Thursday' welcomes students to explore our vibrant college town
The first "Flashes First Thursday" welcomes students to experience the shopping, dining, music and more that make downtown Kent a fun place to visit.
Shaping Town-Gown Relations: PR Students’ Work Has Real Impact for University, City
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ public relations seniors helped lay the groundwork for future partnerships between the university and the city of Kent. And today, many of their ideas are coming to life. Students in the Media and Journalism capstone course Public Relations Campaigns (taught by Professor Michele Ew…
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Helps the City of Kent Rank Among Best Midwestern Towns for Young Adults Seeking Jobs
The city of Kent is among the top ten best cities for millenials looking for work, according to www.nerdwallet.com, an online financial and industry resource. Kent ranks in 9th place. NerdWallet highlights the location of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University, as well as attractive employment options for young r…
Esplanade Extension Opens Franklin Hall to New Prominence
Franklin Hall and its surrounding Hilltop Drive neighbors are witnessing an astonishing physical transformation, thanks to the new Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Esplanade extension. When completed in August, the Esplanade extension will link the western edge of campus with the newly revitalized Kent busines…
