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Our View: Enough listening, it’s time to act

DKS Editors November 16, 2014

Beverly Warren began her presidency at Kent State on July 1. From day one she’s been on the move, listening to students, faculty and staff at every regional campus. She’s traveled the country, meeting...

Formula to Finish encourages four-year graduation plan

Hanna Moore November 16, 2014

Formula to Finish, also known as Got 15?, launched on June 2 and works to save students time and money by having them complete 15 credit hours per semester.The initiative aims to “change the culture...

Perks of being a university president

Marissa Barnhart November 9, 2014

Four new presidents recently took the helms of the largest public universities in Ohio. The Kent Stater analyzed the fine print in their contracts and compared the benefits each received.Kent State UniversityBeverly...

KSU president to hold Listening Tour sessions for students

Marissa Barnhart October 19, 2014

Kent State President Beverly Warren began her Listening Tour as a way to engage with the Kent State community. She will hold student-focused sessions for students throughout the remainder of the semester.Warren...

Baseball, softball training facility dedication kicks off homecoming

Ricky Salcer October 19, 2014

A cool rainy fall day in Kent, Ohio didn’t stop a number of faculty, current baseball and softball players and alumni from attending Saturday’s dedication event at Schoonover Stadium.The David and...

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Vinson family asks for privacy; details about infected nurse’s day revealed

Audrey Fletcher October 16, 2014

The family of Amber Joy Vinson, the third person diagnosed with Ebola in the U.S., issued a statement Thursday night through Kent State University.“Our family has been overwhelmed with support and love...

Marvin Logan is a senior Pan-African studies major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at mlogan6@kent.edu.

Opinion: Ebola this, Ebola that

Marvin Logan October 16, 2014

Lately, it seems that we hear about the same five things on TV, from ISIS to Ebola. There has been national hysteria over the Ebola virus. Wednesday, our campus and national media was in an uproar of the...

Visual artist John Raimondi discusses his work as part of the College of the Arts Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series in Kent State's art gallery Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014.

Evolution of a large-scale sculptor examined

Brittany Rees October 9, 2014

With sculptures taller than buildings, artist John Raimondi told students and administrators Thursday night how he was inspired to graze clouds with his art.“Art has the ability to transform someone’s...

John Crawford, dean of the College of Arts, speaks about the launch of the new Center for the Visual Arts building in the Cartwright Hall Atrium on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014.

New home for the visual arts will bring programs ‘under one roof’

Julia Kerchenski October 9, 2014

Large, blue buttons with the words, “Under One Roof,” filled the Cartwright Hall Atrium for the launch of the Center for the Visual Arts on Thursday, Oct. 9.Kent State’s Visual Arts program is currently...

President Beverly Warren waits for questions from the audience after recounting her first 100 days as Kent State University's President during the Bowman Breakfast Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014.

KSU President Warren commemorates 100 days at annual Bowman Breakfast

Marissa Barnhart October 8, 2014

Approximately 400 Kent State faculty, staff, donors and community members shared breakfast in the Kent Student Center Ballroom as part of the first ever sold-out Bowman Breakfast on Wednesday morning.Kent...

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New university commission aims to unite campuses

Hanna Moore October 6, 2014

Kent State faculty and staff members from all eight campuses began meeting to discuss a new program, One University Commission.President Beverly Warren and Provost Todd Diacon headed the commission, aiming...

Despite bad weather, President Warren amongst others, break ground to start the construction of the new architecture building Friday, Oct. 3, 2014.

CAED groundbreaking ceremony showcases sustainability

Anthony Didion October 5, 2014

The College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) building groundbreaking ceremony showcased the space that will become a sustainable learning center and inspiration for all future Kent State...