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Kent State adds fees on tuition for Career Services

Imani Fields February 8, 2018

Starting this spring Kent State students are paying more tuition after the Board of Trustees voted to add a $72 fee to expand Career Services to help undergraduates find jobs. Kent State University’s...

The abandoned Kent State golf course on Jan. 17, 2018.

Kent State University Golf Course fate lies in Master Plan

Cameron Gorman January 17, 2018

The Kent State University Golf Course, closed since late 2016, remains vacant since that time. Soon, Kent State may consider selling the land it once occupied.The course, which now sits along Kent Ravenna...

Board of Trustees ponders future of international student enrollment

Tierra Thomas December 13, 2017

Although finding solutions for declining international enrollment did not initially appear on their list of topics, the Kent State Board of Trustees made time to discuss it anyway.“We keep going for...

Kent State trustees pass tuition guarantee plan

Nicholas Hunter December 13, 2017

The Kent State Board of Trustees approved a plan Wednesday to guarantee tuition, mandatory fees and room and board — including meal plan —  rates for incoming students during their first four years...

Kent State considers tuition freeze

Lydia Taylor and Maria DeBone November 29, 2017

Eric Mansfield, the executive director of university media relations, released the following statement:"Kent State's Board of Trustees is considering a tuition guarantee proposal that will lock in the...

President Beverly Warren speaks to a large crowd at the university rebranding event on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016. Last year, Kent State unveiled “Undeniably Kent State" as the brand name, but this will soon change to "On With Purpose."

Kent State drops old brand, opts for ‘On With Purpose’

Kelsey Meszaros September 13, 2017

Kent State’s new branding campaign is entering its next phase, replacing “Undeniably Kent State” with “On With Purpose.”The new phrase is part of the rebranding plan, which focuses on individuals...

Drop in international students affects KSU enrollment

Carrie George and Eden Kraus September 13, 2017

Kent State experienced a drop in international student enrollment, largely due to visa issues, cost and political climate.The loss in enrollment was announced during the Board of Trustees meeting on Sept....

President Beverly Warren laughs during the Board of Trustees meeting in the Integrated Sciences Building Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017.

Board of Trustees approves President Warren’s raise

Nicholas Hunter September 13, 2017

The Kent State Board of Trustees awarded President Beverly Warren a raise after carrying out her annual performance review.Meeting highlightsKent State's official Fall 2017 enrollment for the eight-campus...

Highlights from today’s Board of Trustees meeting

Simon Hannig September 13, 2017

The Kent State University Board of Trustees met Wednesday.Here are some of the highlights from the meeting:Kent State's official Fall 2017 enrollment for the eight-campus system is 39,367, but is a 3.5...

Starbucks and Campus Book and Supply on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017.

KSU approved to buy land containing Starbucks, Campus Book & Supply

Megan Ayscue January 23, 2017

Kent State's request to purchase land located just off campus on East Main Street was approved Monday by the Ohio Controlling Board.The land, 430-436 E. Main St., which contains Starbucks, Campus Book...

Photo courtesy of Adriona Murphy University President Beverly Warren speaks during a board of trustees meeting Tuesday, Dec 7.

Board of Trustees discuss MAC Center renovations

Andrew Atkins December 7, 2016

“Aging but unique” — that’s how Kent State’s Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen described the M.A.C. Center in a Board of Trustees meeting discussing possible renovations for the facility Wednesday...

Photo courtesy of Adriona Murphy Board of trustees member Carly Evans speaks during a board of trustees meeting Tuesday, Dec 7.

Trustees approve renovations to residence halls, Taylor Hall

Matt Poe December 7, 2016

Kent State’s Board of Trustees approved almost $25 million in future renovations to residence halls and academic buildings on the university's main campus Wednesday.  The board approved renovations...