The first phase of the Summit Street: Building a Better Way Improvement Project is almost complete. Work began nearly a year ago on the stretch of Summit Street from Fraternity Circle to just past Loop Road, and that section of the road is expected to be finished by mid-November.  The segment of the project being completed this year has many new features to make the road safer for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. Some of the notable new features are: A new traffic signal at Loop Road that has more capabilities to move traffic more efficiently A sidewalk from Fraternity Circle to W...

Join Kent State President Beverly Warren as she introduces Haifa Jamal Al-Lail, Ph.D., president of Effat University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Al-Lail is this year's keynote speaker who will be kicking off Kent State's International Education Week. Al-Lail will speak Nov. 7, in the Kent Student Center Kiva at 5 p.m. Prior to the event, President Warren and President Al-Lail will take part in a signing ceremony to establish a partnership between both universities. About Dr. Al-Lail Dr. Haifa Jamal Al-Lail joined Effat University in 1998 and began her tenure as Preside...

The Kent State Fashion School Store got some early morning customers -- via television. FOX 8’s Kenny Crumpton spent the morning touring the city of Kent. One stop included the Kent State Fashion School Store in Acorn Alley. Watch on FOX 8. ...

On Friday, Nov. 4, Kent State University President Beverly Warren will speak at the City Club of Cleveland. Her talk is titled “The Making of Meaningful Voice.” Members of the Kent State community can watch the live webcast of Warren's speech at 12:30 p.m. at http://cityclub.org/live-stream. The live webcast is provided by ideastream. According to its website, the City Club serves Greater Cleveland, the state of Ohio and the nation with programs that convene leaders, engage citizens and provide all of its communities with opportunities to learn and participate in spirited dialogue o...

I know. I know. It's getting chilly outside, and it’s so tempting to stay cozy and warm! However, we’re here to help you warm up and stay active with the Flashfit Trotting Toward 10K-a-Day Challenge.  So, toss those blankets aside, lace up those sneakers and start thinking how you can fit your 10K a day in!   What’s in it for you? Combat seasonal sadness; Burn some calories; Reduce your stress levels with consistent daily exercise; Grab a friend or co-worker and enjoy their company; Obtain a clearer mind; and Win prizes! This challenge is open t...