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The December 2022 fire at Star of the West Mill in downtown Kent, Ohio.

Kent State Alum's Mill Fire Photo on Cover of National Magazine

A fiery image, taken by photographer and Kent State University alumnus Jerry Jividen at the December Star of the West mill fire in downtown Kent, is featured on the cover of a national firefighter magazine.

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact

Kent State Today

Women having a civil conversation.

How to Talk to Your Neighbor: Workshop Will Teach the Art of Community Dialogue

You know how at Thanksgiving dinner, everyone is trained to avoid the touchy subjects – politics, religion, money? 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive

Kent State Today

Derailed Norfolk Southern rail cars in East Palestine, Ohio.

Kent State Researcher Reviews East Palestine Cleanup

On Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio, dozens of Norfolk Southern rail cars derailed, 11 of which contained hazardous materials. In an effort to start repairing the situation, Arcadis, an international company hired by the railroad company, has developed a plan to clean the air, ground and water in the village. Kuldeep Singh, Ph.D., assistant professor in Kent State’s Department of Earth Sciences, reviews the cleanup plan.

Tags: University News, Community Impact, Department of Earth Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences

Kent State Today

Help Sign

How Can We Best Support Mothers Experiencing Homelessness?

One Kent State researcher is working to understand how support services and housing can keep groups like single mothers out of vulnerable situations.

Tags: Community Impact, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Research & Science

Kent State Today

Crawford Hall construction continues on Front Campus.

IN A FLASH: Over the Fence

Progress continues on the construction of  Crawford Hall on the Kent Campus.

Tags: University News, Community Impact, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

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Doggie kissing booth raised funds for campus group Paws for a Cause.

My Furry Valentine

A doggie kissing booth at the Kent Student Center today helped raise funds for service dogs in training. 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Student Life

Kent State Today