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U.S. VP Mike Pence, swears in Betsy DeVos , as the Education Secretary in the Vice Presidents Ceremonial Office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House on February 7, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

DeVos appointment creates concern among education majors

Hannah Wagner February 19, 2017

Newly appointed Education Secretary Betsy DeVos created a stir on campus among education majors, making them question how her appointment will affect their careers.Blake Strozyk, a junior integrated language...

Recyclemania competition aims to cut environmental impact from colleges nationwide

Alicia Krynock February 17, 2017

Kent State is two weeks into an eight-week competition between universities to reduce waste.Recyclemania began Feb. 5 and will run until April 1. The competition features weekly contests between residence...

Lamar Hylton, Ph.D. will replace Shay Little as interim vice president for student affairs. 

KSU holds last open forum for dean of students candidates

Alicia Krynock February 16, 2017

Kent State held its final open forum Thursday evening for students and faculty to meet Lamar Hylton, one of three candidates in the running to become the next dean of students.Hylton is currently the assistant...

Photo courtesy of Hannah Wagner

Principal pressures rise: Does training need improvement?

Hannah Wagner February 16, 2017

In 2016, a study of 408 superintendents through The Wallace Foundation found 80 percent of those surveyed believed principal preparation programs needed a dramatic improvement.Out of those surveyed, only...

Kent State students at the university's College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) Spring Career Fair had the chance to meet over 50 different national architecture and design firms on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. 

CAED career fair helps students connect, grow

Alicia Krynock February 10, 2017

Kent State's College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) held its annual spring career fair on Friday from 1-4 p.m. in the ballroom."Some of our best hires have come from here,” said John...

CAED Career Fair set for Friday

Alicia Krynock February 9, 2017

Architecture and interior design students will have the opportunity to meet over 55 different employers this Friday at the College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) Spring Career Fair this...

The poster has been getting attention across Kent State University. 

Poster promotes unity and inclusiveness on campus

Hannah Wagner February 7, 2017

Kent State University’s School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration (FLA) adopted a poster that has spread throughout campus because of its supportive message of inclusion.Kim Schimmel, professor...

Professor Jerry Lewis, left, talks about his first hand experiences at the May 4th shooting to a group of open carry gun walkers like Jeffry Smith, right, at the May 4th memorial Saturday Sept. 24, 2016.

Bearing Arms in the Midst of Historic Tragedy

Mitch Felan February 6, 2017

Dozens of marchers at Kent State brought more than just chants this weekend...they brought guns.It was all in an effort to have a productive conversation about gun rights and open carry on college campuses.And...

Gerald H. Read Center celebrates 30 years

Hannah Wagner February 1, 2017

The Gerald H. Read Center for International and Intercultural Education will celebrate its 30-year anniversary throughout 2017 to acknowledge the center's accomplishments and milestones.Linda Robertson,...

Army ROTC cadets train in handling weapons

Troy Lee January 26, 2017

Kent State’s Army Reserve Officers Training Course (ROTC) cadets learned and practiced how to handle a firearm properly as part of a bi-weekly military lab at Terrace Hall on January 25.Upperclassmen,...

Other People

REVIEW: Oscars nominations overlooked the emotional ‘Other People’

Michael Nied January 25, 2017

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences celebrated another year of excellent film Tuesday by announcing the nominations for the 2017 Academy Awards.Although the awards ceremony is renowned as one...

Photo of Bill Blair courtesy of IMDB

Kent State alum leaves mark on entertainment industry

Benjamin VanHoose May 4, 2016

Although Kent State alum Bill Blair, 61, has graced movie theater screens and television sets for more than 30 years, even the most observant audience member probably wouldn’t know it. That’s because...