Manfred van Dulmen

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.

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.

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

Most in-person classes will start with remote learning, and students living on campus, among others, will be subject to mandatory coronavirus testing.

Portage County is currently at Level 3 on the state's advisory map for the coronavirus, and moving to Level 4 could trigger a drastic reduction in capacity at Kent State University.

Ohio National Guard will return to the university as cases double.