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Jim Raber is the executive director of Information Services, Educational Technology and Service Management at Kent State University. 

Frye, Raber, head IT department amid online switch

Dylan Bowers Reporter May 3, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic caused Kent State and universities alike to switch their face-to-face classes to an online format, which would not have been possible without the likes of Jay Frye and the IT department...

In a 24-hour poll, 228 people voted on the question asking how the coronavirus has affected their opinions of Blackboard. 

University exploring alternative learning management systems

Dylan Bowers Reporter May 3, 2020

Kent State continues its search that began in December for a new learning management system to replace Blackboard Learn.Executive Director of IT Jim Raber and Associate Vice President of Continuing &...

Sandy Halem helped start the May 4 Oral History Project.

50 years of storytelling: The May 4 Oral History Project serves as a tool for reflection and healing

Maria McGinnis May 3, 2020

For 50 years now, people from all walks of life have been telling their stories about May 4, 1970. For some people, with the passage of time comes greater willingness to share experiences, express concern,...

Karen Cunningham is a professor in the School of Peace and Conflict Studies at Kent State University.

How May 4, 1970, shaped students’ perspectives toward Kent State

Amanda Levine May 2, 2020

After the events of May 4, 1970, Kent State students were ordered to leave campus. They were told to gather as many of their belongings as possible and quickly evacuate. They left in droves - catching...

The Beall Hall food pantry distributes goods donated by Trader Joe’s including eggs, bread, meats and other perishable goods.

Women’s Center and Campus Kitchen join to distribute groceries to counter food insecurity

Holly Liptak Reporter May 1, 2020

Now that in-person classes have been cancelled, Beall Hall is not housing students, but instead approximately 1,000 pounds of donated food for those struggling with food insecurity during the coronavirus...

Allison Krause

Victims of the May 4, 1970 shootings at Kent State

KentWired Staff May 1, 2020

On May 4, 1970, four Kent State students were killed and nine were wounded when Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire during on-campus protests against the Vietnam War.The Dead    The WoundedAlan CanforaJohn...

Chicago Police Troubles DNC Convention 1968

Anonymous May 1, 2020

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 1968 file photo, Chicago police officers wielding nightsticks confront a demonstrator on the ground in Grant Park after protesters against the Vietnam War climbed on the statue...

Letter to the Editor: Reaction to the use of funds during coronavirus pandemic

Christopher Cerny April 30, 2020

President Diacon stated in his recent email that the university would be unable to deploy their “reserve” against this crisis because they would have to sell their investments at a loss to do so. That’s...

Guest Column: Taking care of the bottom-line, not Flashes

University president Todd Diacon’s fiscal year 2021 plan shows that the university only “takes care of flashes” when it’s convenient. Due to COVID-19, Kent State stands to lose $110 million. For...

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