This fall marks the beginning of an important new chapter for undergraduate education in Ohio. Through Senate Bill 1, the state has established a new American Civics requirement that all students earning a bachelor's degree beginning in Spring 2030 must complete.In response, faculty from across Kent State came together to build a thoughtful academic framework that meets the state's expectations while staying true to the university's commitment to rigorous, evidence-based learning.A Collaborative FrameworkA faculty committee in the College of Sciences and Humanities including Patrick Miller and...

A crisp, almost fall-like morning greeted Kent State University students Monday as they made their way to class for the first day of the 2026-2027 academic year. Kent State Today was there to speak with students and capture photos on the first day of the fall semester.With temperatures reaching just 71 degrees, students returned to campus, reunited with friends and began settling into the routines of a new semester.For first-year students, the first day marked the beginning of a new chapter – and an opportunity to dive into the Golden Experience with everything that Kent State has to offer.&nb...

In a media landscape crowded with music-streaming platforms, Black Squirrel Radio is redefining what student radio can offer that listeners cannot find anywhere else. This summer, the station is developing a new brand identity that reflects its student-driven energy while positioning it for the future.BSR has operated as a streaming radio station since the early 2000s, carrying forward the tradition of student radio. Unlike commercial stations, BSR is not driven by advertisers. Instead, it exists to serve Kent State students by providing a platform for emerging music, original programming and ...