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Greg Fisher from Kent, OH. argues with a demonstrator during the open carry demonstration on Friday, April 27.

Kaitlin Bennett to continue with rally; university policy causes confusion

Brandon Bounds and Laina Yost September 3, 2018

Kaitlin Bennett, a Kent State alumna whom some refer to as the “Kent State Gun Girl,” announced Aug. 9 on social media she will be holding an open-carry rally on Kent State’s main campus.The university...

Enrollment infographic

Why Ohio college enrollment is declining, how higher education is responding

Laina Yost May 8, 2018

Ohio universities are finding their next generation of college students — but they’ll have to look in new places.In the next five to seven years, the number of high school students is expected to decrease,...

President Beverly Warren presents a slideshow on the university's 10-year, $1.2 billion Master Plan to members of Faculty Senate at a meeting Monday, April 9, 2018.

Kent State colleges anticipate revenue declines in the upcoming year

Laina Yost May 8, 2018

Deans and departments across Kent State are being asked to create plans that outline five percent budget cuts for their college.With a projected decline in enrollment, officials at Kent State are trying...

Ohio Gov. John Kasich has appointed Robert S. Frost from Lakewood, Ohio, to the Kent State University Board of Trustees.

What to know about new KSU trustee Robert Frost

Laina Yost April 13, 2018

When Robert Frost, Kent State’s newest Board of Trustee member, met J.R. Campbell, he was initially impressed by the success of the fashion program.Frost expressed interest in the board position several...

Bowman Breakfast celebrates City of Kent and Kent State partnership

Laina Yost April 4, 2018

Leaders from the City of Kent and Kent State met for breakfast Wednesday morning with a panel to discuss university and town relations.The Facilities Master Plan was the main focus of the meeting. President...

A group walks along the Kent State esplanade toward downtown. 

Study shows Kent State’s economic footprint in the region

Gretchen Lasso, Laina Yost February 26, 2018

Kent State has a $3.4 billion impact in the Northeast Ohio regional economy, according to a new report.University officials unveiled the results of the report Monday morning. Kent State partnered with...

Meal plans to change in Fall 2018

Laina Yost February 11, 2018

Meal plans and dining halls are changing for all Kent State students starting in Fall 2018.An announcement on the Kent State website outlined a new system in which most on-campus students would swipe their...

Medical marijuana makes its way to Portage County, but not yet to Kent campus

Laina Yost January 26, 2018

 A medical marijuana dispensary is expected to come to Ravenna in September, but Kent State will continue its smoke-free campus campaign against all smoking, including that of medical marijuana.  A number...