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Purdue snaps Kent State’s winning streak in walk-off fashion

Nick Buzzelli March 28, 2017

Clinging to a one run lead with one out in the bottom of the ninth, Kent State closer Zach Spangler struck out Purdue’s Jacson McGowan for what would have setup the games’ final out.However, the dropped...

Adulting 101 course planned for Fall

Hannah Wagner March 21, 2017

Health Education and Promotion will offer a new special topics course this fall called "Adulting 101" to help students make healthy decisions after leaving college.Irene Axiotis, an associate professor...

Robert Hisrich logs into his computer in his office in the Business Administration building. 

Kent State to launch full-time online MBA program

Malcolm Murray March 19, 2017

Kent State’s College of Business will offer the full-time Master of Business Administration program online (MBA) beginning this fall.Kent will be one of three accredited schools in Ohio to offer an...

Information obtained from a study conducted by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The 1,300-person, five-year study was published December 2016. 

Recognizing the signs of abuse and assault in the classroom

Hannah Wagner March 19, 2017

Over her 15 years of teaching, first grade teacher Lisa Bass said she has seen approximately nine cases of child abuse.Bruises on the back of a student's head from being pushed against the wall and bruises...

Ryan Holmes, owner of MadCap Brewery in Kent, Ohio, poses for a portrait in the windows of his brewery on March 10, 2017.

Alumnus gets taste of success with local brewery

Payton Moore March 14, 2017

A background in science and a love for beer makes Ryan Holmes an unlikely entrepreneur. In 2013, Holmes served his first pint under MadCap Brew Co., but the beer-making journey started 15 years before.Holmes...

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College of Health, Education and Human Services selects new dean

Hannah Wagner February 28, 2017

Kent State's College of Education, Health and Human Services announced the new dean on Monday.James Hannon, a current professor and assistant dean of Academic Affairs and Research for the College of Physical...

National memorial visits Kent State Rec

Troy Lee February 26, 2017

The lobby of the Kent State Student Recreation and Wellness Center featured oil paintings of 23 life-like men set against a background of a setting sun on Saturday. At first glance, the faces were of smiling,...

Students participate in ‘Preview Night of Networking’

Malcolm Murray February 22, 2017

The Career Services Office of Kent State’s College of Business Administration held a “Preview Night of Networking” event Wednesday on the third floor of the Student Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30...

U.S. VP Mike Pence, swears in Betsy DeVos , as the Education Secretary in the Vice Presidents Ceremonial Office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House on February 7, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

DeVos appointment creates concern among education majors

Hannah Wagner February 19, 2017

Newly appointed Education Secretary Betsy DeVos created a stir on campus among education majors, making them question how her appointment will affect their careers.Blake Strozyk, a junior integrated language...

Lamar Hylton, Ph.D. will replace Shay Little as interim vice president for student affairs. 

KSU holds last open forum for dean of students candidates

Alicia Krynock February 16, 2017

Kent State held its final open forum Thursday evening for students and faculty to meet Lamar Hylton, one of three candidates in the running to become the next dean of students.Hylton is currently the assistant...

Photo courtesy of Hannah Wagner

Principal pressures rise: Does training need improvement?

Hannah Wagner February 16, 2017

In 2016, a study of 408 superintendents through The Wallace Foundation found 80 percent of those surveyed believed principal preparation programs needed a dramatic improvement.Out of those surveyed, only...

Kent State students at the university's College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) Spring Career Fair had the chance to meet over 50 different national architecture and design firms on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. 

CAED career fair helps students connect, grow

Alicia Krynock February 10, 2017

Kent State's College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) held its annual spring career fair on Friday from 1-4 p.m. in the ballroom."Some of our best hires have come from here,” said John...

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