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New Office of University Outreach and Engagement to connect public school students with colleges

Megan McSweeney Reporter October 14, 2020

The new Office of University Outreach and Engagement is set to connect with the surrounding community with the goal of getting students to Kent State and, more importantly, college. Dana Lawless-Andric,...

Teri Balser

Senior vice president, provost finalist Teri Balser gives presentation for her candidacy

Ben Vrobel Administration reporter October 13, 2020

When Teri Balser worked for Curtin University in Perth, Australia, she did not realize that in Australia, “tuition” meant students’ time at the university, not the money they spent.“When I was...

Trumbull Campus to fill dean and chief administrative officer position

Kent State’s Trumbull campus announced its three top candidates to fill the dean and chief administrative officer position Sept. 23 and the candidates made their presentations this past week.Candidates...

Kent State President Todd Diacon revealed three finalists for the university's senior vice president and provost position. Pictured finalists are Teri Balser, left; Melody Tankersley, middle; and Montse Fuentes, right. 

Finalists announced for Kent State’s senior vice president and provost position

President Todd Diacon revealed three finalists for Kent State’s senior vice president and provost position, with over 65 years of service in higher education combined between the three.An 18-person committee...

Director of Political Affairs and Grievances for B.U.S. Gabrielle Blake paints the rock Monday, Aug. 31. 

‘White Lives Matter’ painted on front campus’ rock; students and university react

Troy Pierson Reporter September 2, 2020

When the words “White Lives Matter” were painted on Kent State’s front-campus rock Aug. 28, Marteashia Thompson, president of Voices of Color, described them as “a direct threat to the Black students...

Two Instagram posts by Kent State School of Music Professor Jesse Leyva retaliated against Molly Ross, a student, according to the university's Office of Compliance, Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Ross was friends with a student who filed a sexual harassment complaint against Leyva.  

Music professor separates from university over retaliatory Instagram posts, violating rules of his suspension

Hannah Hooper saw Jesse Leyva as a role model. He seemed confident, professional and was her music professor for six semesters. When Kent State investigated student complaints of sexual harassment and...

A screenshot of the introduction of the Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración de los Graduados on May 7, 2020. 

Student Multicultural Center celebrates graduates with virtual pre-commencement ceremony

The Student Multicultural Center recognized graduates and their achievements during the virtual Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración de los Graduados ceremony on Thursday. “Usually with Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración...

LGBTQ+ Center to hold virtual Lavender Graduation

With the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing measures in place, in-person commencement ceremonies have been postponed as schools across the country wait for further instruction or develop a way...

KentWired staff interviews President Diacon, Thursday Feb. 13, 2020.

Diacon discusses university finances, outlook amid coronavirus pandemic

KentWired Staff April 16, 2020

Editor’s note: This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. KW: To get started with talking about finances, looking forward after COVID-19 or as it continues to progress, what’s the type...

Spring 2020 commencement will be hosted virtually due to state guidelines

Kent State University announced that the spring 2020 commencement will be virtual in accordance with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s order to avoid large gatherings due to COVID-19.Students, faculty, staff,...

Trustees approve graduate tuition policy in effort to increase enrollment

Wyatt Loy Reporter April 13, 2020

Students considered out-of-state who earned a bachelor’s degree in Ohio will soon be offered a markedly lower tuition for nearly all of Kent State’s graduate programs, following a motion passed by...

Screen capture of Kent State student Jacob Karmia's Change.org petition that asks the university to allow students in good academic standing to be done with their classes.

Kent State student creates petition to pass students in good academic standing

Editor's note: A previous version of this story said the withdrawal date for the spring semester had been extended to April 13. It has been extended to the end of the semester. Kent State senior Jacob...