Derailed Norfolk Southern rail cars in East Palestine, Ohio.

On Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio, dozens of Norfolk Southern rail cars derailed, 11 of which contained hazardous materials. In an effort to start repairing the situation, Arcadis, an international company hired by the railroad company, has developed a plan to clean the air, ground and water in the village. On Feb. 14, WFMJ-TV in Youngstown, Ohio, invited Kuldeep Singh, Ph.D., assistant professor in Kent State University’s Department of Earth Sciences, to review Arcadis’ cleanup plan.  Singh told WFMJ-TV that he feels the air and ground portion of the cleanup has gone well, but ...

Animation Rankings

The 2023 Animation School Rankings have been released, and the Kent State University College of Applied and Technical Studies Animation Game Design (AGD) program is ranked 16th nationally and 20th in the Midwest. This is the 12th year for the annual rankings for animation programs. Nearly 200 schools with animation programs from across the country were considered. ...

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Leadership Tuscarawas is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Signature Program class through July 7, 2023.  The class fills up fast, so early application is strongly recommended. The program focuses on developing the growth of participants as community leaders through interaction with local decision-makers and classmates representing diverse and unique perspectives.  Group interaction, teamwork, and collaborative community-based projects are important components of the overall experience. The Signature Class begins with an intensive two-day opening retreat at Mohican Lodge...

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