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President Todd Diacon sent an email press release requiring vaccinations for student, faculty and staff at all Kent State campuses. 

Kent State announces COVID-19 vaccine requirement, plans for December deadline

Emma Andrus Reporter August 27, 2021

A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students, faculty and staff at all Kent State campuses will be phased in over the fall semester, according to an email sent by President Todd Diacon Friday.“As the delta...

Results from a survey conducted April 29-May 5, 2020 by Pew Research Center.

The COVID-19 vaccine and its potential impact on college students

Megan Medfisch Reporter November 24, 2020

An end to social distancing may be in sight with the development of a COVID-19 vaccine, but it will depend on how many people choose to be vaccinated.Two companies, Moderna and Pfizer, are in Phase 3 trials,...

Mumps confirmed at Kent State

Tyler Haughn April 29, 2017

Kent State and Portage County Health Services issued a statement Friday warning people on Kent State's campus of a confirmed case of mumps.Mumps, a viral disease spread by coughing or sneezing, includes...

Kent State University Email About Mumps

OSU mumps outbreak reminds KSU students to get vaccinated

Hannah Reed April 10, 2014

Health professionals at Kent State are stressing the importance of immunizations because of the recent mumps outbreak at Ohio State University.   The mumps is a viral illness that can cause fever, headache,...