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‘The Rock’ Rocks On! Painting ‘The Rock’ is one of Kent State’s earliest—and most lasting—campus traditions. It’s likely that the large boulder received its first coat of paint in 1922, the year that fraternities and sororities were first established at Kent State. And it’s been a canvas for expression ever since. For many years, The Rock rested on the “devil strip” between the sidewalk and Main Street. To accommodate the widening of the street in September 1976, The Rock was moved further back onto the Front Campus, where it remains today. In celebration of The Rock’s 100+ ann...

Through actively pursuing opportunities to make connections and market herself, Kent State alumna Grace Petitijean, ’21, has found a fulfilling communication-based career she is passionate about. As a Copywriter for FCB Health New York, part of the IPG Health Network, Grace takes high-science medical content and crafts messages that tailor the information to be understood by the general public, ensuring everyone has equal access to health information. In her role, Petitjean, who majored in communication studies, works collaboratively with clients and her team to bring health advertisements ...