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Kent State President Todd Diacon talks and walks with Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity members during a protest on campus Mon., Sept. 14, 2020.

Kent State president releases email detailing action steps against campus racism

Troy Pierson September 14, 2020

After attending a student-led protest on campus this afternoon, Kent State President Todd Diacon released an email detailing the actions the university will take to combat racial inequality on campus.Diacon...

ISIS uses social media to recruit

As the FBI and Department of Homeland Security continue their investigation into Kent State associate history professor Julio Pino, questions about terrorism in the United States continue to emerge.While...

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...

Kent State begins search for new VP

Marissa Barnhart September 3, 2014

Kent State University has started the search to find its next fundraising and alumni relations leader.In a university-wide email, Kent State President Beverly Warren announced that a search committee has...

President Warren reacts as a bucket of ice water is dumped over her head as part of Kent State's response to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Tuesday, August 19, 2014.

Bev braves the bucket: Kent State president takes on ALS challenge

Madeleine Winer August 26, 2014

When Rebecca Windover tweeted @PresBWarren to take on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, she never expected the mass support from the greater Kent State community. “It shows what type of person she is and...

KSU President accepts student’s ice bucket challenge

Madeleine Winer August 19, 2014

KSU President accepts ALS ice bucket challenge from KentWired.com on Vimeo.When Rebecca Windover tweeted @PresBWarren to take on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, she never expected the mass support from the...

Kent State University's new President Beverly Warren shakes hands with Chief Michelle A. Lee on the Esplanade on July 1, 2014.

On her first day, Warren reaches out to community

Emily Mills July 1, 2014

Kent State’s 12th president began her term Tuesday, and after waiting six months since the announcement, she was excited to meet with students, colleagues and community leaders. “I’ve been waiting...

Top 10 news stories this school year

DKS Editors May 1, 2014

This school year, Kent State saw a new president, a polar vortex, an extended Esplanade, a gunshot incident, a wrestler’s controversial tweets and a secretive presidential search. Editors at the Daily...

Letter to the editor from Michael Wilkins

Michael Wilkins May 1, 2014

President Lester A. Lefton will leave a great legacy behind him when he retires this June. When I first came to Kent in the fall of 2011, I can remember all of the construction going on around Kent. Throughout...

Kent State President Lester Lefton at his retirement reception.

Reception celebrates Lefton’s presidency

Elizabeth Randolph April 4, 2014

The Board of Trustees, faculty, staff members and students helped honor Kent State President Lester Lefton at his retirement reception Friday.Lefton’s reception in the Student Center Ballroom highlighted...

Guest columnist: 10 things KSU students need to know about the Board of Trustees

Jody Michael March 16, 2014

1. Your room and board rates are going up more than 3.8 percent next year. The Board of Trustees decided that on Wednesday.2. While students are paying hundreds more, President Lester Lefton is receiving...

Our View: Warren’s visit shows personality

DKS Editors March 2, 2014

Late last Thursday, as the temperature dipped to zero and the sky darkened over Risman Plaza, Beverly Warren ended a whirlwind day on campus — her second visit after being named the next Kent State president.She...