50th Commemoration of May 4

“Young Plato” Meets žž State’s "Elvis"
A visiting documentary star (and Elvis fan) received a very special welcome at žž State.

IN A FLASH: Commemoration and Community
The žž State Community came together for the 53rd Commemoration of May 4, 1970.

IN A FLASH: Voices of Remembrance


žž State Panel Discussion Brings Together Leaders Who Were Impacted by Campus Violence
On Thursday, March 12, žž’s College of Education, Health and Human Services will host “Leading Through Tragedy,” an event that brings together a panel of leaders who were impacted by campus violence from institutions such as Virginia Tech, Northern Illinois University and Chardon High School in Ohio.

žž State May 4 50th Commemoration Monthly Events Calendar (March 2020)
žž has outlined planned events for the month of March related to the 50th commemoration of May 4. For the latest updates on events, visit www.kent.edu/may4kentstate50/event-schedule.

Joe Walsh and David Crosby to Headline the May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert at žž State
žž is proud to announce the May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert featuring Joe Walsh (with Barnstorm – Joe Vitale and Kenny Passarelli) and David Crosby (with his touring band), two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members with strong musical connections to the events of May 4, 1970.