Presidents
Who is the current Kent State president?
Todd Diacon
About how many undergrad students does Kent State have across all campuses?
32,000
This center is focused on advocating for all individuals on campus and has community groups based on sexual and gender identity
LGBTQ+ Center
When was Kent State founded?
1910
What type of school did Kent State start out as?
Kent State Normal School
Who was the first Kent State president?
John Edward McGilvery
What percentage of the Kent State student body is first gen?
33% (1 in 3 students)
This center provides financial, mental well-being, stable housing, and food security resources.
CARES Center
Kent State gained international attention on (insert date), when an Ohio Army National Guard unit fired at students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four and wounding nine.
May 4, 1970
What year did Kent State become a university?
1935
Who was the first woman Kent State president?
Carol Cartwright
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education named Kent State a _______ institution which is the highest research ranking that Carnegie designates.
R1
This office provides students with confidential mental health services including crisis intervention, counseling, psychological testing, groups and workshops, and substance use treatment
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
This nationally recognized month of honoring, recognition, and celebration was established in 1976 at Kent State University
Black History Month
What Kent State University College was founded in 2009?
College of Public Health
The Esplanade was named after this Kent State president
Lester Lefton
How many regional campuses does Kent State have? Please list them all.
Ashtabula, Geauga, East Liverpool, Salem, Stark, Trumbull, Tuscarawas
This office provides services surrounding power-based personal violence that encompasses bystander intervention, relationship violence, stalking and sexual assault
Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS)
Who was the first full time Black faculty member at Kent State University and at a state institution in Ohio?
Oscar Ritchie
When were black squirrels Introduced to the Kent State community?
1961
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center was named after this Kent State president
Beverly J. Warren
What colleges are a part of Kent State?
Business and Entrepreneurship, Applied and Technical Studies, Architecture and Environmental Design, the Arts, Arts and Sciences, Communication and Information, EHHS, Nursing, Podiatric Medicine, Public Health, Graduate, Honors
This office is located on the 2nd floor of the student center and oversees programs such as Kupita/Transiciones (K/T) Mentorship Program, the Male Empowerment Network (MEN) and Sister Circle.
The Moore Center (multicultural center)
What was the catalyst for the May 4th shooting on Kent State’s campus?
The invasion of Cambodia
Students who are focused or want to focus on their physical health and wellness should seek this center for specific health and wellness resources. Admission to this center is free with your FLASHcard
Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center