The Kent State shootings (also known as the Kent State massacre or May 4 massacre) were the killing of four and wounding of nine unarmed college students by the Ohio National Guard on the Kent State University campus in Kent, Ohio, United States. The shootings took place on May 4, 1970, during a rally opposing the expanding involvement of the Vietnam War into Cambodia by United States military forces, as well as protesting the National Guard presence on campus and the draft. Twenty-eight Nationa

Kent State is proud to honor one of our own. 💙💛 This weekend, the university unveiled a bronze statue of baseball legend Thurman Munson at Schoonover Stadium. Munson was a Kent State All-American, captain of the New York Yankees, seven-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion — but to us, he’ll always be a Golden Flash first. ⚾ Thanks to generous private donations and the artistry of sculptor David Deming, Munson’s legacy will now stand tall on campus, inspiring future generations. 📍