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Portage County Water Rescue Team saves woman from Cuyahoga River

Portage County Water Rescue Team saves woman from Cuyahoga River

Adriana Gasiewski, Campus Editor April 30, 2025

The Portage County Water Rescue Team rescued a 19-year-old woman after she slipped and fell into the Cuyahoga River at Kent’s River Edge Park. In a Facebook post, Commander Scott Simmons said at 3:15...

Kenni Burns, Kent State’s 23rd football coach in program history, gives his opening remarks at his first Kent State press conference Dec. 16, 2022.

Kent State fired Kenni Burns after investigation into six-figure loan, misuse of purchasing card

Anthony Leonardi, Sports Content Manager April 29, 2025

Editor's Note: This story was updated to reflect Mike Awad is the former owned of  Laziza. Ryan Metcalf purchased the restaurant in September 2024, before any allegation of impropriety between Awad and...

Trump administration restores visas for seven more Kent State students and graduates

Trump administration restores visas for seven more Kent State students and graduates

Alton Northup, News Director April 28, 2025

All 10 Kent State students and graduates who had their visas revoked earlier this month now have their statuses restored, according to a university spokesperson Monday. Last week, the U.S. Immigration...

Kathy Wilson, professor in the Department of Economics and co-chair of the Engagement and Well-Being Survey Committee, shares the findings of the survey with attendees on April 9, 2025.

Kent State examines climate survey results

Lauren Cohen, General Assignment Editor April 26, 2025

Three out of four people at Kent State say they’re comfortable with the university’s climate, though 37% have seriously considered leaving, according to the latest Engagement and Well-Being Survey. Completed...

Trump administration restores visas for three Kent State graduates

Trump administration restores visas for three Kent State graduates

Alton Northup, News Director April 25, 2025

Three former Kent State students had their visas reinstated, according to a university spokesperson. The move comes after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced it restored the status of...

People gather for the annual May 4 Commemoration outside Taylor Hall on May 4, 2024.

Kent State to honor legacy of free speech at 55th May 4 commemoration

Tanner Smith, Beat Reporter April 25, 2025

As the commemoration of May 4 draws near, Kent State students and community members are looking for different ways to remember the tragedy and spark conversations.  This will mark 55 years since the...

A senior art thesis was coming down after controversy over its violent depictions Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Kent State's Center for the Visual Arts. A university spokesperson said the student, Rorke McCullough, agreed to remove the display.

Kent State student’s art project sparks discussion about free speech on campus

Savana Capp and Chloe Robertson April 24, 2025

After a senior honors thesis art project was taken down in the Center for the Visual Arts on April 17, students are concerned about university censorship and their right to free speech.  Before its...

Kent State creates new website to highlight required higher education changes

Kent State creates new website to highlight required higher education changes

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter April 23, 2025

Kent State launched a new website Tuesday that aims to inform students and faculty on how recent legislation, federal laws and court rulings will impact the university and centers on campus.  Just...

Kent Fire Department responds to a reported fire at Eastway Dining Hall around 9:36 p.m. on April 22.

Late-night fire evacuates Eastway

Gage Wellman, Reporter April 23, 2025

Kent State Police and Kent Fire Department responded to a reported fire inside Eastway Dining Hall around 9:36 p.m. on Tuesday. The fire started after water and grease mixed on a grill inside one of...

Kent State president responds to political artwork controversy

Kent State president responds to political artwork controversy

Ari Collins, Beat Reporter April 20, 2025

Kent State President Todd Diacon sent an email to students and community members Saturday evening regarding an ongoing controversy that has now gone beyond campus.  Last week, students in the fine...

Attendees of the We Love Higher Ed Parade organized by the Kent Higher Ed Coalition walk across campus bearing signs and shouting chants Thursday, April 17, 2025.

‘Turn your rage into action’: Kent State community strikes against SB1

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter April 20, 2025

Dozens of students, faculty, staff and alumni marched across campus and rallied at the Victory Bell Thursday to demonstrate against Senate Bill 1 and federal initiatives against higher education.  It...

A senior art thesis was coming down after controversy over its violent depictions Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Kent State's Center for the Visual Arts. A university spokesperson said the student, Rorke McCullough, agreed to remove the display.

Kent State student removes controversial art exhibit

Adriana Gasiewski, Campus Editor April 17, 2025

A controversial art exhibit came down Thursday hours after Kent State University constructed scaffolding to obstruct windows displaying the piece in the Center for the Visual Arts. The exhibit featured...

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