Kent State University

Covid-19 has been with us for more than a year and touched all aspects of public life, including that of students and staff at Kent State University. We spoke with Dr. Manfred Van Dulmen, an Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and the Dean of the Division of Graduate Studies at Kent State University to highlight the current safeguards and strategies that Kent State University has in place regarding the pandemic.

Navy Corpsman Maxton W. Soviak of Ohio was one of the 13 service members killed Thursday while supporting non-combatant evacuation operations in Kabul, Afghanistan; Ohio reported 3,963 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, as cases continue to steadily rise statewide; Kent State and the University of Akron have announced plans to require students, faculty and staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine; and more stories.

The pantry is open to anyone in the Kent and Ravenna areas.

Researchers discuss how our attitudes and behaviors are changing with masks as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Wednesday saw another sharp rise in COVID cases in Ohio with the highest number since mid-April; Kent State University and the University of Akron are requiring everyone on campus to wear masks indoors; Cuyahoga County health officials are recommending masks in indoor spaces; and more stories.

Both schools have once again implemented a mask-wearing requirement.

There are 23 Ohio counties that fall under the CDC’s new mask guidance; Kent State University is “strongly recommending” face coverings be worn by both vaccinated and unvaccinated staff and students indoors; former Northeast Ohio Congressman Jim Renacci wants the state auditor to investigate any financial support Gov. Mike DeWine may have received from Akron’s FirstEnergy; and more stories.

Much to the dismay of Kent State students and alumni alike, the Starbucks located in the historic Capt’n Brady’s building on the Kent campus closes its doors today.

The program is a partnership between Kent State University and Dayton-based Sinclair Community College.

Among the first orders of business for new KSU Athletic Director Randale Richmond was to extend Senderoff's contract. Senderoff also took a pay cut.