On Feb. 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in the village of East Palestine, Ohio, igniting a fire consisting of toxic chemicals. This spurred temporary evacuation...
World leaders and health organizations have focused on “Disease X” as the next international pandemic, and it could reportedly be 20 times worse than COVID-19.
Kent State University experts,...
To prioritize mental health, the university has introduced UGood events, which are designed to involve and educate students to embrace healthful practices that contribute to their overall mental wellbeing.
“We’re...
Black History Month celebrations kicked off Feb. 1 in the Student Center Ballroom.
Conversations around Martin Luther King Jr. and differences of opinion were shared as students, faculty and staff were...
Editor's note: This story has been updated to include the university's response to the petition and KentWired's questions.
Over 800 students have signed an online petition in support of changing the...
People poured into the student center ballroom Wednesday evening to celebrate the annual ‘RecyclePalooza,’ an event with games, prizes, and food to teach students about sustainable living and recycling.
The...
Editor’s note: Inaccurate information on where Brock found aid following her move to the United States was removed from the article.
In February 2022, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Olga...
Fashion students stress the importance of diversity in the design industry and how it’s represented by the number one fashion design and merchandising school in the Midwest.
“It sometimes feels...
Students, faculty and other members of the Kent community are invited to attend the Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding series, starting off with MLK & Me: Living A Life of Peace During Conflict...
Students and faculty can help save lives by attending a free Question, Persuade, and Refer training course offered online or in person.
This training instructs participants on how to recognize warning...
“Aria! Aria!” Ptl. Michael Mendise shouted frantically.
More lights and sirens raced down the street, as civilian vehicles veered to the side, not knowing the urgency of the situation, as first...
Hot water leaked down two of the eight floors of Beall Hall Monday.
Water went into five rooms and the main entry of the building, according to Emily Vincent, director of University Media Relations,...
