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Vlas Zyrianov, a 13-year-old Kent State student, in the University Library on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Vlas is the youngest student to take classes at Kent State University.

Learning at all ages: Starting college at 13 years old

Olivia Minnier April 19, 2016

Vlas Zyrianov walks across the Kent State campus in the shadows of the students walking along the Esplanade. He waited in the lobby of the 12-floor building, dressed in a business casual attire — a...

Raychelle Richardson has her face painted in the Tri-Towers Rotunda during the 'Sibs and Kids Weekend' on Saturday, April 9, 2016.

‘Kids and Sibs’ welcomed at Kent State over the weekend

Julie Riedel April 10, 2016

Kent State's 'Sibs and Kids Weekend' took place this past Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Prevously known as 'Little Sibs Weekend,' the name was changed to be more inclusive to different family situations...

Katie Kimble, a junior entrepreneurship major, sits in the clubhouse at Province Apartments on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. She was recently named “Biggest Winner” by WKYC TV and has given back to the community in many ways.

Kent State student honored for volunteerism

Sierra Allen April 6, 2016

Katie Kimble, a Kent State junior entrepreneurship major, puts volunteerism as a top priority in her life. Kimble thrives on giving back to the community and thinking of others. She has helped many people...

Patty Chafin sits in her office in the Speech Pathology wing of the Center for Performing Arts on Oct. 20, 2015. Chafin works with children who have speech impediments and uses computer games as incentives.

Telepresence advances student therapy

Toni Hunt October 21, 2015

Excitement, eagerness and confidence grace children’s faces as they adjust the camera during their speech pathology and audiology therapy session at Greenfield Exempted Village Schools.Kent State offers...

Americans spending more for college out-of-pocket

The Northwest Signal September 8, 2015

The Bank of Mom and Dad is open for business, as parent out-of-pocket spending has become the number one source of college funding. In fact, 62 percent of families did not borrow to pay for college last...

Undergraduate students present research in annual Sociology Symposium

Aaron Corpora March 15, 2015

Kent State hosted the second annual Northeast Ohio Undergraduate Sociology Symposium, “Students Today, Scholars Tomorrow: The Promise of Sociology” on March 14. The symposium welcomed undergraduates...