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Stephen Markley's books, "The Deluge" which released in 2023 and "Ohio" which came out in 2013. Oct. 25, 2023.

Conversations on climate: Stephen Markley’s “The Deluge” informs readers of climate change issues

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter October 26, 2023

Stephen Markley, author, spoke to students and faculty about issues resulting from climate change during a discussion focused on his recent book, “The Deluge.” “The Deluge” follows Tony Pietrus,...

The cover of Derf Backderf's graphic novel “Kent State: Four Dead In Ohio,” which will now release on Sept. 4. 

May 4 graphic novel release postponed until September

Derf Backderf’s newest graphic novel “Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio” has been postponed to be released later this year on Sept. 4 due to the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak.The new graphic novel...

22% of the Republican college students participating in the Axios/College Reaction Poll voted saying that they support the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. 

Impeachment 101: Understanding the Impeachment

Annie Zwisler Reporter January 31, 2020

The impeachment of President Donald Trump is in full swing as senators continue to submit questions to impeachment managers and lawyers for President Trump. Starting Friday, senators will begin a debate...

The Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising at Kent State University announced the appointment of Louise Valentine as its new director. Valentine will hold the Peg’s Foundation Endowed Leadership Chair. She most recently served as professor and chair of design at the University of Dundee’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in Scotland, U.K.

Kent State announces new director of School of Fashion Design and Merchandising

Kent State announced Louise Valentine as the new director of the Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising. Valentine, an applied design researcher, recently served...

Kent State celebrates local authors with book festival

Keely Kennedy September 28, 2016

The Kent State bookstore will celebrate local authors, including Kent State faculty, staff, alumni and the Kent State University Press on Sept. 30.Authors will be available from 3 to 7 p.m. to meet patrons...

Thirty second annual Virginia Hamilton conference returns to Kent

Jillian Holness April 5, 2016

The 32nd Annual Virginia Hamilton Conference will take place this Thursday and Friday in the Kiva and on the third floor of the University Library to honor Virginia Hamilton, an African-American children’s...

Students and faculty reflect on women in literature during Women’s History Month

Jillian Holness March 11, 2016

Professors and students of Kent State reflect on the importance of women in literature as the month of March celebrates women’s history.Muriel Rukeyser, a female poet, once said, “what would happen...

Letter to the editor: May 4 author to donate e-books to KSU students

William A. Gordon April 7, 2015

I have two announcements to make. First, "Four Dead in Ohio," my book on the May 4, 1970 killings, is finally back in print. An updated e-book edition is now available and it includes a new preface that...