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Kent State’s makerspaces ranked No. 6 in nation

Paige Bennett August 23, 2019

Kent State’s makerspaces ranked No. 6 in a list by Great Value Colleges of the top 50 college and university makerspaces in the nation. It was the highest rank of an Ohio-based university. Great Value...

My dad Bill likes to ride his bike as well.

One step at a time: Keeping Balance

Michael Reiner August 22, 2019

OPINION I am now a senior in college and I couldn’t be happier. This is going to be an amazing year, but I have to keep my priorities in check and have a balanced lifestyle. My grandma maintains balance...

Several Kent State players warming up before the start of the fall scrimmage before that start of the season on Aug. 19 2019. 

High-octane offense, improved depth highlight Flashes’ scrimmage

Ian Kreider August 19, 2019

Coach Sean Lewis did not publicly declare a winner after Kent State’s open scrimmage Monday.“I have to check the tape before I truly know that,” Lewis said with a smile. “But the offense seemed...

Storm causes damages at Dix

Aaron McDade August 19, 2019

A storm that hit Kent late Sunday night separated a piece of metal roofing from the Kent State Facilities Management location on Summit Street. The piece of roofing was blown into a nearby parking lot...

President Todd Diacon answers questions in an interview held in his office with student media representatives on Aug. 14, 2019. 

Q&A with KSU’s new President Todd Diacon

Rachel Karas Clay O'Neal Erin Simonek August 15, 2019

This transcript was edited for clarity and length.KentWired: How has the first month and a half been? Diacon:“Its been great. Met a lot of good people, a lot of well wishers, been having ‘get to know...

USG fall announcement

USG announces fall concert performer for Homecoming concert

Marissa Moore August 14, 2019

The USG revealed Kent State’s fall concert performer will be the rapper DaBaby, according to a post made on the Kent State USG twitter account. DaBaby, aka Jonathan Kirk, was born in Cleveland, Ohio,...

Kent Geauga student killed in car crash

Alex Johnson August 13, 2019

Kent State University Geauga student Maxfield Ligon, 19, was killed in a car accident on August 4, 2019.Ligon and Cidney Thomas, 20, died after their car collided with a vehicle driven by Michael Kantos,...

Kent State moves forward with new textbook service

David Williams August 13, 2019

The cost of textbooks is at its highest point in history as prices continue to rise at four times the rate of inflation over the past 10 years, according to a CBS News report from January 2018. The report...

All the places you’ll go

Maria McGinnis August 12, 2019

College is full of incredible experiences, and those experiences aren't limited to just the Kent Campus. With over 200 program options to choose from, studying abroad is a great way to enhance your college...

Where to get your news on campus

August 10, 2019

 TV2TV2 is Kent State's award-winning television station that strives to fully cover Portage County. From local news and sports to entertainment news and important social issues in the region, TV2 makes...

All summer long: Kent State University’s construction projects

Sara Morse August 9, 2019

Since the start of the summer, the Gateway to a Distinctive Kent State Project has slowly chipped away at the Kent campus.Gateway to a Distinctive Kent State (also called the Gateway Plan) is a billion-dollar...

A diagram of the “May 4 Listening Wall,” showing the purpose of each of its four corners and end caps.

A look forward at events during the 50th commemoration of May 4

Nathan Mehring August 8, 2019

Between 70 and 100 events, speakers, projects and exhibits are planned for the fall and spring semesters leading up to the 50th commemoration event on May 4, said Rod Flauhaus, the project manager for...

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