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University receiving widespread wireless update

Rick Pongonis February 28, 2017

Six Kent State residence halls will receive faster and more stable internet connections this summer as part of a larger plan to eventually update Wi-Fi in all the campus residence halls.Prentice, Verder,...

Social media use analyzed at upcoming colloquium speaker series

Molly Spillman February 28, 2017

Social media use analyzed at upcoming colloquium speaker seriesThe Kent State University School of Communication Studies is continuing their colloquium speaker series this Friday, March 3 at 4 p.m., with...

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College of Health, Education and Human Services selects new dean

Hannah Wagner February 28, 2017

Kent State's College of Education, Health and Human Services announced the new dean on Monday.James Hannon, a current professor and assistant dean of Academic Affairs and Research for the College of Physical...

National memorial visits Kent State Rec

Troy Lee February 26, 2017

The lobby of the Kent State Student Recreation and Wellness Center featured oil paintings of 23 life-like men set against a background of a setting sun on Saturday. At first glance, the faces were of smiling,...

University of Pittsburgh senior math major Connor Stout and Kent State fashion design majors junior Olivia Pickard and sophomore Elizabeth Tarleton celebrate after winning during the Fashion Tech Hackathon Awards Ceremony at the College of Architecture & Environmental Design building on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017.

0302_bv_FashionAlert_nk Stylish safety: Student team pioneers wearable distress technology

Nicholas Kotch February 26, 2017

Two Kent State fashion design majors incorporated safety into fashion during this year’s Fashion Tech Hackathon with their hands-free distress technology.Sophomore Elizabeth Tarleton and junior Olivia...

Kent State freshman guard Mitch Peterson drives the ball against Ohio University senior forward Kenny Kaminski at the M.A.C. Center on Feb. 25, 2017. Kent State won 70-67.

Peterson’s hustle play credited as turning point in Kent State’s win over Ohio

Nick Buzzelli February 26, 2017

Rob Senderoff wasn’t impressed with Mitch Peterson’s statistics against Ohio University following Saturday’s game.Glancing over the final box score during his postgame press conference, the Kent...

Kent State ROTC members carry flags as a closing ceremony for the Wheels for Change event in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. Wheels for Change supports veterans by giving them bikes for transportation and providing fitness opportunities.

Veteran support group encourages fitness at Rec Center

Troy Lee February 25, 2017

The national anthem was sang, echoing in the silence of the Kent State Student Recreation and Wellness Center’s southern basketball court, while the audience and the posted colors stood still Saturday...

Kent State junior forward Jordan Korinek attempts a layup against The University of Akron at he M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. Kent State won, 73-69.

Lurken leads Flashes to victory, Wagon Wheel sweep

Henry Palattella February 25, 2017

With 2:16 left in the second quarter of Kent State’s Saturday matchup against The University of Akron, senior Larissa Lurken made a three-pointer.That in itself is not out of the ordinary, as Lurken...

Hockey upsets Davenport, advances in postseason tournament

Erik Svensson February 25, 2017

Kent State's hockey team beat the University of Davenport 5-2 Friday night. The Flashes' victory eliminated the Panthers from the Great Lakes Collegiate Hockey League playoffs.Kent State is ranked No....

Revolution Pie performs during the downtown Kent Beatlefest on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.

Sun came for 4th annual Kent BeatleFest

Madeline Crandall February 25, 2017

Beatles music and blue skies brought crowded streets for the fourth annual Kent BeatleFest Friday. The unseasonably warm February evening was filled with locals and out-of-towners celebrating free live...

The first floor of the library is under construction as a part of the One Stop project on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. 

University Library to unveil One Stop in June

Paige Brown February 24, 2017

The University Library will welcome the bursars, registrars and financial aid offices into a singular location this summer in an effort to give students easier access.One Stop is the name of the service...

Early childhood education major Hannah Maxwell leads a Zumba dance workout in the Student Recreation and Wellness center on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017.

Zumbathon raises hundreds of dollars for children’s hospital

Shane Transue February 23, 2017

The Kent State Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SWRC) held its third annual Zumbathon to support the Akron Children’s Hospital’s #ForTheKids movement Thursday night.#ForTheKids movement is a...

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