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Archie Green performing at Juneteenth Jubilee 2023

IN A FLASH: A Jubilant Juneteenth

Kent State University observed Juneteenth this weekend with a Juneteenth Jubilee. 

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Mwatabu Okantah and Friends

Join the Juneteenth Jubilee!

Kent State University's annual Juneteenth Jubilee will take place on Friday, June 16, and will feature vendors, food trucks and live performances. 

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A teddy bear sitting outside

Preparing Future Mental Health Professionals for the Realities of Child Trauma

New research methods and topics have emerged as society has taken a greater interest in mental health issues – specifically when it comes to cognitive psychology, which includes how we process music or how the brain cultivates motivation.

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Juneteenth Logo 2023

What Juneteenth Means to the Kent State Community

A recent survey on Kent State Today asked people in the Kent State community to share their feelings and memories about Juneteenth. 

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The federal Juneteenth Holiday is observed Monday, June 20

Join the Celebration at Kent State’s Third Annual Juneteenth Jubilee 

Everyone is welcome to join the celebration as Kent State University commemorates Juneteenth with its third annual Juneteenth Jubilee on Friday, June 16.

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Juneteenth

What Does Juneteenth Mean to You?

From traditional celebrations to annual reflections, tell us what Juneteenth means to you.

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Student at Karamu

The 'Greatness in the Room'

The university's traditional Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración de los Graduados ceremonies celebrated Spring 2023 graduates. 

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Dr. Lashonda Taylor at Karamu

IN A FLASH: Celebrating Our Graduates

The Student Multicultural Center celebrated its Spring 2023 graduates on Wednesday. 

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Asian American Pacific Islander Month

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

May marks the annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and there are many ways to celebrate both on the Kent Campus and in the greater area.

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