University News

students laughing in class wearing Ksu gear

Since 2008, the United States has begun to see a trending decline in birth rates. Kent State's Collin Palmer spoke to Spectrum News 1 about the ways universities are beginning to adapt to the looming decrease in the traditional college pool.

Kent State University Library by night.

The University Library will be open until 2 a.m. most nights through May 9 for extended study hours.

Speaker at None for Under 21 Event

Approximately 1800 high school seniors from Portage County and neighboring school districts attended the Portage County Safe Communities’ 18th annual None 4 Under 21 and Choices Beyond Program. The program’s goal is to educate students about choices and consequences to help prevent impaired driving and accidents.

SMC staff with Legacy mural

A mural painted by a student was unveiled at the Student Multicultural Center Satellite Space. 

Former Ohio Gov. Richard F. Celeste visits Kent State to sign his new book

Former Ohio Gov. Richard F. Celeste's new book, 'In the Heart of It All, An Unvarnished Account of My Life in Public Service,' is his first. 

The Student Green at sunrise.

As we move further into spring, The Kent State Farmers' Market has moved to the Student Green.

A blaze burns the prairie grass that grows behind the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center during a controlled burning by the Kent Fire Department.

The protected prairie surrounding Kent State University’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Tuesday, April 25, starting around 9 a.m., to allow for new growth during the summer season.

Students in the Upward Bound program during the summer of 2022

A five-week pilot project funded by a $15,000 Teagle Foundation Knowledge for Freedom Program grant will be held at Kent State this summer for Upward Bound and Firestone High School students.

Herrick Conservatory rain barrels

A week-long fundraising plant event on campus will benefit the Herrick Conservatory.