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Judy Smith, owner of the houses located at 226 and 230 South Lincoln Street, holds the book "Crucial Turns" that references the street corner where she's spent most of her life.

Kent State purchases two properties to expand campus

Alexandra Golden Reporter November 8, 2021

After living on the corner of East College Avenue and South Lincoln Street for 70 years, 71-year-old Judy Smith sold her two properties to Kent State University to support future campus needs and strategic...

Sarah Malcolm is the director of international partnerships, marketing and Communication at Kent State University

Kent State drives international enrollment through exchange program with Brazilian university

Halena Sepulveda Reporter October 28, 2021

Kent State partnered with the Pontifical Catholic University of Parana (PUCPR) in 2018 to create The American Academy program that aimed to push international enrollment and boost a relationship between...

Ambassador Edward Crawford served as the U.S. ambassador to Ireland from 2019 to 2021 and currently serves as chairman of Crawford United Corporation, CEO of The Crawford Group and director of Park-Ohio. The Kent State Board of Trustees approved the renaming of the College of Business Administration to the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship at its meeting on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021.

Board of Trustees approves college of business administration renaming, new business building after ‘largest single gift’ in university history

Emma Andrus Reporter October 22, 2021

The Kent State Board of Trustees voted to approve the construction of a new college of business building at its special meeting Friday morning. The vote comes after the university received the 'largest...

Kent State President Todd Diacon

President Todd Diacon announces financial summary for upcoming fiscal year as enrollment trends downward

Zaria Johnson Editor-in-Chief October 15, 2021

Kent State’s enrollment continues to be a key factor in determining the university’s financial stability, according to an email sent by President Todd Diacon Friday to members of the Kent State community. Diacon...

Washburn becomes third offensive field hockey player to win MAC honor

Jacob Hansen Reporter September 21, 2021

Junior Sydney Washburn won Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Week as the Kent State field hockey team maintained their No. 23 rank.Washburn is the third KSU player to win the award joining...

How Kent State sports became among the most ‘LGBTQ+ friendly’ in the country

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor September 20, 2021

When senior basketball player Monique Smith was looking for a college to continue her career, she looked for a strong program and good academics.But what was equally important to her was whether KSU had...

Nighttime at Dix Stadium Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.

Reflecting on Dix Stadium before home games kick-off

Isabella Schreck Reporter September 7, 2021

Thousands of fans cheer under the beaming lights of Dix Stadium every year, hoping for that game winning touchdown to brighten up their stressful week. This scene will be back at the home of the Kent...

The "Cottage Starbucks" is located at the corner of East Main Street and South Lincoln Street. The location was closed July 26, 2021.

Kent State’s “Cottage Starbucks” to close by end of July

Rachel Gross Reporter July 19, 2021

The Starbucks located at the corner of East Main Street and South Lincoln Street will be closing its doors by the end of July.Affectionately called the “Cottage Starbucks” by students, this unusual...

The Kent State Board of Trustees met in-person on Wednesday June 23, 2021. The meeting was broadcasted virtually via Boxcast. 

Board of Trustees approves renovations to College of Aeronautics and Engineering building, Ice Arena, other capital projects

Raygene English Reporter June 24, 2021

The university will move forward with plans for an addition to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering Building, as approved by the Board of Trustees in an in-person meeting broadcasted virtually Wednesday.The...

Eric Mansfield is assistant vice president of university communications and marketing.

Kent State Ice Arena conversion sparks local discourse over ice time

Sean Blevins Reporter June 22, 2021

Kent State plans to redesign its recreation rink into a practice facility for the campus marching band, but the decision has left campus organizations, local teams and community parents concerned over...

Fabio Polanco is a associate professor in the School of Theatre and Dance and co-chair of the CARE committee. 

Kent State CARE committee members share insights on new Anti-Racism and Equity Institute

Morgan Boyd Reporter May 6, 2021

The Community, Anti-Racism, and Equity committee is a “permanent standing committee” within the School of Theatre and Dance, according to its website. The website states that the committee was created...

Pamela E. Bobst was appointed to Kent State's Board of Trustees by Gov. Mike DeWine. She will succeed former Board Chair and Trustee Ralph M. Della Ratta and will serve through May 16, 2030.

Gov. DeWine names Pamela E. Bobst to Kent State Board of Trustees

Ian Jameson Reporter April 28, 2021

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine appointed Pamela E. Bobst of Rocky River, Ohio, to the Kent State Board of Trustees on Monday. She’ll formally serve through May 16, 2030.Bobst currently serves as mayor of Rocky...