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In 2014, less than four years after Continental and United announced that the airlines were merging operations, the newly expanded United shut down its hub at Cleveland Hopkins Airport. Since that time, the number of nonstop flights from the airport has dwindled from 58 to 15 – a nearly 75 percent decrease in two years. The loss of direct access to a long list of destinations across the country was another blow to air travel at nearby large regional airports. In the past decade, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati also lost their hub status. Beginning May 3 and airing on four consecutive Tuesdays, WK...

5X at East Liverpool received a contribution from Heritage Thermal Services

5X at East Liverpool received a contribution from Heritage Thermal Services that will benefit the students in its physical therapist assistant program by giving them the latest technology for learning bedside documentation. Four laptop computers and four special carts were purchased by Heritage Thermal that will allow the students to learn point-of-care documentation as part of their curriculum. “We are thrilled that Heritage Thermal could provide our program with these point-of-treatment documentation stations,” noted Dr. Darryl Hancock, associate professor of physical th...

Flag raising ceremony at the new front entrance to 5X at Salem.

The Kent State Salem Campus paid tribute to community members, faculty, students and staff who are U.S. military veterans during a flag raising ceremony at the new front entrance to the building. Under a beautiful blue sky and with a crisp breeze, members of the Salem AMVETS Post 45 honor guard raised the U.S. flag while Peggy Elliott, a member of the Communiversity Choir, sang the national anthem. Following the flag-raising, drill team members performed a 21-gun salute. Over recent months, the front entrance was completely redesigned and renovated, which eliminated the previous flag pole. ...

More than 100 reel-to-reel audio recordings pertaining to the May 4, 1970, 5X shootings and their aftermath are now accessible through the 5X Special Collections and Archives’ digital repository. Some of the recently digitized items include previously inaccessible audio recordings of radio call-in forums, a speech by Kent State President Robert I. White the day after the shootings, a press conference with six students who met with President Richard M. Nixon just days after the shootings, the Scranton Commission hearings and a speech made by Dick Gregory at...

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Administrative policy regarding unmanned aircraft systems

  1. Purpose. This policy serves to promote the safety, security, and privacy of the Kent state university community by regulating the use of unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as drones, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including federal aviation administration (FAA) regulations. It applies to all university employees, students, contractors, and third-party entities operating on or above university-owned or leased property. 
  2. Definitions. 
    1. Unmanned aircraft (UA).
Policy Effective Date:
May 17, 2026

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Administrative policy regarding engagement with governmental officials and entities

  1. Policy statement. As a state university, it is imperative that the university embrace a coordinated and consistent approach to its official dealings with all federal, state, and local government offices, boards and agencies as provided for in rule. Under the direction of the president, the office of government and community relations shall be responsible for the administration of this rule.
  2. Implementation.
    1. Campus visits by officials, staff, candidates, and surrogates.
Policy Effective Date:
May 17, 2026

There were no footballs or basketballs. However, lights were bright and cameras were rolling as local high school seniors committed their future plans at Trumbull Career and Technical Center’s first “College Signing Day” on Tuesday morning, April 26. “It’s an opportunity to highlight students who are planning for the future, whether its college, employment or military service,” said Jason Gray, Superintendent, Trumbull Career and Technical Center. “It’s important to take time to recognize their accomplishments.”  Dr. Lance Grahn, dean and chief administrative officer for Kent State Univ...

On the evening of Saturday, April 23, more than 150 supporters came together to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Kent State Trumbull Theatre. Special guests included many current and former professors, players and patrons as well as Dr. Alfreda Brown, 5X’s vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, Rep. Michael O'Brien, and Warren Mayor Doug Franklin. "Tonight, we celebrate the golden anniversary of university and community theatre. This tremendous milestone serves as a launching pad for even greater vitality in our theatre program and as a symbol of our commitm...

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