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Diacon announces hiring freeze due to $12 million budget gap

Molly Heideman September 9, 2019

During the Faculty Senate meeting Monday, President Todd Diacon announced the implementation of a hiring freeze for the university.Diacon said because of the university’s challenges of decreasing enrollment...

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One step at a time: Can he get a lift?

Michael Reiner August 30, 2019

The best part about going out with friends in a big city is that no one has to think about driving home. Uber and Lyft have truly changed the world. They have made people’s lives easier because they...

Miss Akron, the winner of APF Drag Battle, walks in the Akron Pride Parade waving to the spectators on Aug. 24, 2019.

Akron celebrates third annual Pride Festival

David Williams August 25, 2019

Thousands of festival-goers attended the third annual Akron Pride Festival on Saturday. The parade began at Highland Square and made its 1.5 mile trek up West Market Street before arriving at Hardesty...

Wind chill calculation chart. 

Portage County offers tips on dealing with extreme cold

Lydia Taylor January 29, 2019

Portage County officials are urging residents to focus on safety during the deep freeze hitting Northeast Ohio this week.Starting Tuesday night and into Thursday, temperatures are supposed to hit below...

Students Cameron Haught, Anna Grund, Michaela Morris, Tatyana Ragon and Megyn Bostic, who helped organize the Anti-Human Trafficking Symposium at Kent State Stark.

Kent Stark students organize anti-human trafficking symposium

Allyson Nichols September 24, 2018

"A human life cannot be sold" − a quote taped to the wall of the Kent State Stark campus’ Science and Nursing building on Friday evening and Saturday morning.The specific quote was something that...

Firestone High School Principal Larry Johnson and President Beverly Warren listen to David James, the superintendent of Akron Public Schools, speak at a press conference Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, which announced a partnership geared toward experiential learning. 

Kent State unveils partnership with Akron Public Schools to strengthen innovation, design thinking

Valerie Royzman and Laina Yost February 21, 2018

Akron Public high school students’ learning will soon expand beyond the classroom, allowing them to engage in opportunities targeted toward their college careers through a partnership with Kent State...

CCI holds annual Career Expo

Conor Battles February 15, 2018

The College of Communication and Information held its annual Career Expo Thursday, giving CCI students an opportunity to meet and network with communication businesses in the northeast Ohio area.Students...

The site at 4000 Lake Rockwell Rd. in Ravenna Twp. where FN Group Holdings, LLC, will build a medical marijuana cultivation and processing plant. Taken in December 2017.

Medical marijuana grow site to open in Ravenna

A vacant lot in Ravenna Township will become Portage County’s only medical marijuana grow site and processing facility, at least for now, after the state of Ohio announced in late November the 24 companies...

Stink bugs increasing due to optimal environmental conditions

Logan Lutton November 4, 2017

Brown marmorated stink bugs, common, shield-shaped pests, are thriving this year due to ideal environmental conditions, which has led to an increase in the Northeast Ohio region.“This year, they are...

The Mersey Beatles perform “Get Back” at The Kent Stage on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.

John Lennon’s half-sister makes special appearance in Kent

Kassandra Kaczmarek October 26, 2017

The Kent Stage transformed into the era of the 60s Saturday night with a performance from The Mersey Beatles and John Lennon’s sister made a guest appearance.“He was an elder brother, my experience...

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Opinion: Where are all the hockey fans?

Drew Taylor September 24, 2017

If you’re a die-hard sports fan like me, fall is probably the most enjoyable time on the calendar. For football fans, the NFL and college football seasons start up. For basketball fanatics, the...

Career fair engages students, employers

Angela Radesic September 23, 2017

Over 130 employers from the Northeast Ohio area offered internships, co-ops and career opportunities to students and alumni on Thursday.  Students and employers gathered at the Student Recreation and...