The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Friday, July 27, to consider the report of a fact-finder appointed by the State Employment Relations Board (SERB) to make recommendations regarding all unresolved issues between the university and the Kent State University Employees Local 153, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), in their negotiations to reach a collective-bargaining agreement. In accordance with state law, the union membership and the Board of Trustees each have seven days from the report issuance date to act on the repor...

The Arbor Day Foundation has awarded Kent State Tuscarawas recognition as a 2017 Tree Campus USA for its commitment to effective urban forest management. The Tree Campus USA program honors colleges and universities and their leaders for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation. The program is celebrating its 10th year. To obtain this distinction, Kent State Tuscarawas met the five core standards for effective campus forest management: form a tree advisory committee, develop a campus tree care plan, dedicate annual expenditures for its campus tree...

  The Kent State University Museum’s newest exhibit, Beyond the Suit: Contemporary Menswear From the Collection of Alexandre Marr and Dominic Iudiciani, which opens to the public July 27, is a fresh look at current trends in menswear design through the personal wardrobe of Alexandre Marr and Dominic Iudiciani and features work from notable labels such as Rick Owens, Gareth Pugh, Julius_7, Dior Homme, Comme des Garçons and Issey Miyake. The exhibit runs through June 30, 2019.   The unique tastes of Mr. Marr and Mr. Iudiciani shaped the selection of the individual pieces...