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SB1, officially known as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, will eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public universities. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed the bill into law Friday, March 28, 2025. | Office of the Governor

Gov. DeWine signs SB1 into law, banning DEI at public universities

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter March 29, 2025

The future of higher education in Ohio has potentially changed forever.  Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 1 into law Friday, which will affect both students and faculty at public universities...

University committee confirms diversity requirement is not at risk

University committee confirms diversity requirement is not at risk

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter March 25, 2025

On Feb. 21, an emergency meeting was held to discuss possible changes to the university’s diversity requirement, such as limiting course offerings to Kent Core, study abroad and international course...

Kent Students chant as they stand on the fields outside of Taylor Hall during the Kent State Ohio Student Association-led protest on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

KSUnited prepares students for protesting Senate Bill 1

Tanner Smith, Beat Reporter March 19, 2025

KSUnited, a student coalition group made up of several on-campus organizations, informed students Tuesday night in Oscar Ritchie Hall on how to protest properly on campus.  The coalition plans to stage...

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Kent State faculty to protest SB1 in Columbus

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter March 4, 2025

As the potential passing of Senate Bill 1 looms over public universities in Ohio, some members of Kent State’s faculty are doing all they can to stop it.  On Tuesday, members of the Kent State United...

SB1 sparks opposition within the Kent community and beyond

Landry Torres, KSTV Reporter March 3, 2025

The Kent State United Faculty Association is joining fellow Ohioans in a statewide protest in Columbus. KSUFA is a labor union that represents the local Kent community, and they are speaking out against...