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Drone footage shows the freight train derailment, Feb. 6, 2023, in East Palestine, Ohio. (Photo courtesy of Ntsbgov/via Reuters)

¾ÛÉ«¸ó Experts Weigh in on Aftermath of East Palestine Train Derailment

¾ÛÉ«¸ó faculty members have been contacted by various media outlets to lend their expert opinions and insight as cleanup work, air monitoring, water testing and more continues following the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

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Administrative visit to ¾ÛÉ«¸ó at Stark - February 2023

Seven Campuses in Four Days

¾ÛÉ«¸ó administrators met with campus advisory boards on all seven of the university's Regional Campuses this week. 

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Clare Murray Adams Artwork

Quilts, Threads and Collage, Oh My! Alumna Showcases Skills at Local Art Studio

From the classroom to the art studio, Clare Murray Adams, B.S., '72; M.A., '76; and BFA, '93, has been exploring herself and her surroundings since 1977 when she made the switch from education to creation.

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¾ÛÉ«¸ó student Lucia Perry, of Poland, Ohio, studies fashion merchandising.

Fashion Merchandising Student Sold on Campus and Downtown Charm

From her perch in Rockwell Hall, where she takes classes as a fashion merchandising major, ¾ÛÉ«¸ó student Lucia Perry has a perfect view of the Lefton Esplanade leading to downtown Kent.

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¾ÛÉ«¸ó's Improv Group the Black Squirrel Improv Troupe

¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s Comedy Improv Troupe Entertains Audiences at Stand-Up Festival

Did you know ¾ÛÉ«¸ó has its own improvisation group? It does. What does the troupe do, you ask? Improv. About. Everything.

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Kent Skates rink view with skaters.

Skating Through a Record Year

The Kent Skates ice rink in downtown Kent ends its season this weekend.

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

¾ÛÉ«¸ó Alum's Mill Fire Photo on Cover of National Magazine

A fiery image, taken by photographer and ¾ÛÉ«¸ó 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.

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¾ÛÉ«¸ó President Todd Diacon and Kent City Manager Dave Ruller.

Partners in Success: ¾ÛÉ«¸ó and City Collaborate for the Win

More than a decade of collaboration has meant success for ¾ÛÉ«¸ó and the city of Kent. 

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