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The Kent State University fountain is located on Risman Plaza.

Diacon shares update on university budget, new majors at faculty senate

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter February 13, 2024

President Todd Diacon announced reductions to the university’s budget during remarks at the faculty senate meeting Monday, as part of a plan to avoid going over the budget. “We are not doing more...

A poster for "Mean Girls" hangs inside the MovieScoops Kent Plaza Cinemas on Feb. 2, 2024.

‘Watch the original’: ‘Mean Girls’ musical hits theaters

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter February 10, 2024

Cady and the Plastics hit the big screen once again, with a twist: song and dance. And students had mixed opinions on the new adaptation. The plot of the movie-musical "Mean Girls," which made $28 million...

Chris Payton Jr. lands a dunk late in the game against Western Michigan on Feb. 6, 2024.

Men’s basketball takes back home-court advantage

Matt Franos, Reporter February 7, 2024

Kent State men’s basketball team had lost four home games in a row before beating Western Michigan 63-61 in the M.A.C. Center. “It's great to get a win here; we've played really well on the road...

The university's library sits near Risman Plaza on campus.

New FAFSA causes pushback of Financial Aid schedule

Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter January 30, 2024

Editor’s note: After the publication of this story on Jan. 30, the U.S. Department of Education changed its original announcement, now saying students will be able to make corrections to their forms...

The tipoff in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center with the Kent State Golden Flashes and the Ohio Bobcats on Jan. 26, 2024.

‘It just doesn’t look like we play to win’: Men’s basketball drops third consecutive home game

Matt Franos, Reporter January 27, 2024

After finishing last season undefeated at home, the Kent State men’s basketball team has now lost three consecutive games inside the M.A.C. Center after falling to Ohio, 71-64, Friday. “We have...

Kent State University Library on Kent campus. 

Early separation plans: Why your professor may have left

Michael Neenan, Reporter December 13, 2023

Editor’s note: Information in the first four paragraphs of this article was edited due to factual errors. The university is saving $12 million annually after 80 faculty members took part in a recent...

The School of Multidisciplinary Social Sciences and Humanities is located in Bowman Hall. The school offers international relations, paralegal studies, Latin American studies, LGBTQ studies and other academic programs centered around multidisciplinary.  

Board of Trustees approves new cyber-criminology major

Michael Neenan, Reporter December 7, 2023

The Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a new cyber-criminology major Wednesday, which will start in the fall 2024 semester. Cyber-criminology is the study of how crimes are accomplished...

Students make holiday decor in Waterjet Winter Wonderland Workshop

Michael Neenan, TV2 Reporter December 4, 2023

The Waterjet Winter Wonderland workshop was hosted in the Design and Innovation Hub where students could make holiday decorations using highly-pressurized water. In a free workshop, students learned basic...

An active classroom discussion at the American Academy in Paris, France.

The future of the Paris American Academy

Michael Neenan, Reporter November 28, 2023

The university is scheduled to take over operations for the Paris American Academy to create a new study abroad program in France. Vice President for Global Education Marcello Fantoni says Kent State will...

International Cook-Off Competition showcases students culinary creations

Michael Neenan, TV2 Reporter November 18, 2023

The Office of Global Education, in collaboration with University Culinary Services, hosted its annual International Cook-Off Competition during the university's International Education Week. Teams of students...

The Kent State University fountain is located on Risman Plaza.

Faculty Senate approves graduate assistantship policy, updates Kent Core re-evaluation

Michael Neenan, Reporter November 15, 2023

The Faculty Senate approved a motion to create a new university policy regarding graduate assistantships during its meeting Monday. This new policy requires graduate students to have at least eight credit...

A student returns to the Stopher & Johnson residence hall during fall break on Oct. 6, 2023.

No, you still can’t smoke marijuana on campus

Michael Neenan, Reporter November 13, 2023

Despite State Issue 2 passing on the Ohio ballot Tuesday, smoking marijuana will not be allowed on campus. Cannabis is set to become legal for recreational use statewide for adults 21 and older, according...