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June 21, 2016
By Jeff St. Clair
Visitors to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park can now learn about it's history and landmarks while hiking through an interactive mobile phone app.
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A new app is launching Wednesday that…

June 21, 2016
What happens when you recycle something on campus? Here at Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ State, we take pride in our campus and the environment by recycling our used resources. Visit www.kent.edu/sustainability for more information.

June 21, 2016
New building unites all School of Art disciplines under one roof
The Center for the Visual Arts, the new home of Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s School of Art, will celebrate its grand opening on May 6. The festivities begin at 3 p.m. with a…

June 21, 2016
Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ residence halls are collecting nonperishable food, clothes, rugs, furniture and other usable items now through May 14 for the Throw ‘n’ Go initiative.
The initiative, which began in 2003, gives students…

June 21, 2016
Julie Riedel Apr 22, 2016
Sprinkle or overcast five new trees joined campus during KSU Arbor Day Celebration on Thursday, April 21. The new trees came from a Tree Campus USA Arbor Day Mini-Award. To receive the 1000-dollar…

June 21, 2016
Update: Originally scheduled for April 28, the prairie burn has been moved up to April 25 at approximately 2 p.m. due to declining weather the rest of the week.
The protected prairie surrounding Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s Student Recreation…

June 21, 2016
Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ colleges and departments will hold several events across campus to celebrate Arbor Day on Thursday, April 21.
From 9 a.m. to noon, Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ State’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host Arbor Day…

June 21, 2016
Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ recently earned the top spot on College Rank’s list of the 50 Best College Dining Experiences. Judging criteria included versatility of menu options, support for nutrition and wellness, sustainability efforts and…

June 21, 2016
Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ graduate student Ashley Smith has a passion to get the public moving and eradicate obesity. As a result of her commitment and contributions to improving the health of the local community, the Ohio Public Health…

June 21, 2016
Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ Interhall Council will welcome all students, faculty, staff and their families April 8-10 for an event-packed Sibs and Kids Weekend 2016.
This year’s theme “One Squirrel, Two Squirrel, Red Squirrel, Blue Squirrel�…