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Silent protestors taking a stand at the 53rd Annual Commemoration for May 4, 1970.

Students, faculty return to campus as Senate Bill 83 waits in House Committee

Kayla Gleason, Reporter August 19, 2023

Many Kent State students and faculty will be returning to campus this fall for the first time since Senate Bill 83, also titled the Ohio Higher Education Enhancement Act, was passed by the Ohio Senate...

Opponents of a multifaceted higher education bill protest across the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, May 17, 2023. The bill, which cleared the Republican-dominated state Senate on Wednesday, 21-10, would severely limit diversity, equity and inclusion training at Ohio's public universities, prohibit faculty from striking and bar public universities from taking stances on "controversial" topics. It next goes to the House for consideration.

Ohio Senate passes controversial Senate Bill 83

Grace Springer, Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2023

Senate Bill 83, also known as the Ohio Higher Education Enhancement Act, passed 21-10 in the Ohio Senate Wednesday.  The controversial bill is expected to require changes to public higher education...

Diacon addresses SB 83, stresses diversity commitment in ‘Talking with Todd’ session

Leah Shepard, Reporter May 2, 2023

President Todd Diacon discussed Senate Bill 83 and its possible effects on the university with faculty and staff Monday afternoon in this month's “Talking with Todd” session.  Diacon explained...

Ohio higher ed bill would ban diversity mandates, China ties

Samantha Hendrickson, AP March 15, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ending diversity and inclusion training requirements, bans on relationships with Chinese universities and mandated courses on American history are all packed into a multifaceted...

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