Kent State University

Kent State's Brain Health Research Institute, NEOMED and other partners combine conversations on neuroscience with local craft beer in the relaunched science series.

Brains on Tap is a collaboration between Kent State University's Brain Health Research Institute and the NEO Society for Neuroscience. It's an informal gathering where neuroscience is paired with free flowing, delicious beer!

The Mid-American Conference basketball tournament returns to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, and sports commentator Terry Pluto says it’s become a big event for both college sports and the city of Cleveland.

The first term congresswoman from Akron was recently appointed to the Science, Space and Technology and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees.

Many of northeast Ohio’s largest schools are continuing to feel the effects of the pandemic, changing demographics and other factors.

There will be no debates for the races for Ohio governor and U.S. Senate due to the refusal of the Republican candidates to participate; Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) says the U.S. Senate will not vote until November on a bill implementing federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriage ... and more stories.

A new Ohio Senate poll shows that Ryan has only a slight edge over Vance with 6% voters still being undecided; The Fifth District Court of Appeals ruled that Eric Brunner, the wrongfully imprisoned Canton man, is entitled to a new criminal trial in light of conclusive DNA evidence; Discussions between Akron Police and community members at a recent community event shows massive distrust between the two ... and more stories.

The 3+3 program will allow students to complete their undergrad and law school courses in just six years.

College is getting back in session for many in Northeast Ohio, and like other segments of society, COVID-19 restrictions are being loosened in many cases, with mask requirements for the most part being lifted. Colleges also have a new threat to contend with in monkeypox, however.

An email sent to the university community stated that it was unclear when exactly the swastika was painted. The symbol has since been removed from the campus and Kent State police are still investigating.