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Masks for Hope delivers medical supplies to local hospitals during the first drop-off on April 1. 

Kent State students donate medical masks to local hospitals, connect with international suppliers

Jenna Borthwick, TV2 Reporter April 16, 2020

“The way I see it is that some of these masks could save lives,” said Irvin Cardenas, a robotics researcher and computer science Ph.D. student at Kent State University. As the number of coronavirus...

J.R. Campbell (left) and Kevin Pospichel (right) working with DI Hub Technology.

Design Innovation Hub construction continues through pandemic

Theresa Lovrak Reporter April 16, 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a source of uncertainty for Kent State, construction of the Design Innovation [DI] Hub is still underway and scheduled to be ready for use for the fall 2020...

DI Hub

Bob Christy April 16, 2020

J.R. Campbell (left) and Kevin Pospichel (right) working with DI Hub Technology.

Forty Second Street in New York is void of cars and pedestrians over fears of spreading the coronavirus. Across the country, schools, businesses and places of work have either been shut down or are restricting hours of operation as health officials try to slow the spread of Covid-19.

US may have to endure social distancing until 2022 if no vaccine is quickly found, scientists predict

(CNN) -- This may be the new normal for quite a while.The US may have to endure social distancing measures -- such as stay-at-home orders and school closures -- until 2022, researchers projected on Tuesday.That...

Calls mount for DeWine to restart jobs in some areas of Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Three weeks into Ohio's stay-at-home order, Gov. Mike DeWine is facing increasing pressure to restart some nonessential work around the state, especially in areas with few confirmed...

Spring 2020 commencement will be hosted virtually due to state guidelines

Kent State University announced that the spring 2020 commencement will be virtual in accordance with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s order to avoid large gatherings due to COVID-19.Students, faculty, staff,...

ROTC members move to online labs on Wednesday mornings during COVID-19.

The trouble for ROTC members caused by COVID-19

Bridget Lin Reporter April 14, 2020

With COVID-19 canceling important fundraising events, retreats, morning training, marches and in-person training, ROTC members take a hard hit with the difficult changes they have to deal with. Since...

US President Barack Obama and US Vice President Joe Biden attend a reception in honor of LGBT Pride Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, June 24, 2015. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

Obama endorses Biden for president in video message

Dan Merica and Jeff Zeleny, CNN April 14, 2020

(CNN) -- Former President Barack Obama endorsed Joe Biden on Tuesday, in a video message in which he explains why he believes his former running mate is the candidate needed at this moment of crisis...

Illustration by Cameron Peters. 

Nonverbal communication study may help determine the winner of the 2020 presidential election

Annie Zwisler Reporter April 14, 2020

Voters may be able to predict the winner of the 2020 presidential election by simply watching the movements of the candidates.Kent sociology professor alumni Stanford Gregory has done extensive research...

President of Kent State for Bernie 2020 Adam Schroeder hands out a flyer during their “Knock for Bernie” event on March 8, 2020.

Students supporting presidential candidates face different realities

Chris Ramos Reporter April 14, 2020

A monumental election awaits and students have been connecting their voices in support for who they think is the best fit for the future. There are two presidential candidate organizations on campus....

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