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Virus Outbreak California

Chris Carlson May 14, 2020

A sign marks at an entrance to the Cedar Mountain Post Acute nursing facility in Yucaipa, Calif., Wednesday, April 1, 2020. The Southern California nursing home has been hit hard by the coronavirus, with...

APTOPIX Virus Outbreak California

Chris Carlson May 14, 2020

Warning notices are posted on a door at an entrance to the Cedar Mountain Post Acute nursing facility in Yucaipa, Calif., Wednesday, April 1, 2020. The Southern California nursing home has been hit hard...

A sign marks at an entrance to the Cedar Mountain Post Acute nursing facility in Yucaipa, Calif., Wednesday, April 1, 2020. The Southern California nursing home has been hit hard by the coronavirus, with more than 50 residents infected, a troubling development amid cautious optimism that cases in the state may peak more slowly than expected. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Nursing home workers warned government about safety violations before COVID-19 outbreaks and deaths

(CNN) -- A flu shot will protect you from coronavirus, a worker reported being told by supervisors at a Rhode Island nursing home, where at least 60 residents were diagnosed with COVID-19 and at least...

Parents, hospitals and clinics should expect to see more cases of a mystifying condition that seems to be affecting children after a bout with COVID-19, doctors said.

Expect more cases of strange coronavirus syndrome in kids, doctors warn

(CNN) -- Parents, hospitals and clinics should expect to see more cases of a mystifying condition that seems to be affecting children after a bout with Covid-19, doctors said Wednesday.The condition,...

MAC makes changes to athletics

Gina Butkovich, reporter May 14, 2020

The Mid-American Conference announced Tuesday it would be eliminating conference tournaments in eight different sports for at least the next four years. The move is being made to help stem the financial...

Ex-NBA guard Mo Williams takes over Alabama State program

AP May 13, 2020

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Former NBA point guard Mo Williams is Alabama State's new head coach.The historically black college announced his hiring on Tuesday. Williams spent 14 seasons in the NBA, winning...

Kent State President Todd Diacon announces faculty excellence award recipients

Jenna Borthwick, reporter May 13, 2020

Kent State University President Todd Diacon announced the six 2020 faculty excellence award recipients Wednesday. The award recognizes faculty for exceptional performance that leads to the achievement...

Administrative changes and retirements announced by Kent State

Kent State announced Tuesday several changes to leadership in the Division of Academic Affairs.Effective May 15, James Blank will be returning as a full-time faculty member in the Department of Biological...

Fauci warns again about the US reopening as more evidence emerges of virus's early spread

Fauci warns again about the US reopening as more evidence emerges of virus’s early spread

(CNN) -- As leading medical experts testify to senators Tuesday for the first time since March about government's response to the coronavirus pandemic, more evidence is emerging that the virus was in...

Salutations and academic credentials on KentWired.com

On May 7, KentWired tweeted that President Todd Diacon appointed Lamar Hylton as the vice president for student affairs and Amoaba Gooden as the interim vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion. Several...

A screenshot of the introduction of the Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración de los Graduados on May 7, 2020. 

Student Multicultural Center celebrates graduates with virtual pre-commencement ceremony

The Student Multicultural Center recognized graduates and their achievements during the virtual Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración de los Graduados ceremony on Thursday. “Usually with Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración...