KENT: A Charleston, W.Va., couple has donated $5 million to Kent State University.

Kent State University has hit its enrollment ceiling for new freshman at its main campus for the second time in three years.

KENT: The National Diversity Council has named Kent State University's vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, Alfreda Brown, Ed.D., recipient of the 2013 Ohio Glass Ceiling Award, according to the Record-Courier.

Kent: A rock star rolled into Kent on Friday with a tour bus, cheerleaders, Brutus Buckeye, 8-foot inflatables and buttons.

KENT: Kent State University’s high-profile guests during May 4 commemoration ceremonies this year came at a steep price, according to Kent Patch.

TALLMADGE: Each year, Tallmadge High School sophomores take at least two tests: a mock ACT exam in the fall and a state-mandated graduation test in the spring.

KENT: Elizabeth Miyajima of Hudson received the August Alpers Award from Kent State's School of Library and Information Science.

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Kent State University announced Robert Sines as interim dean for the College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology at the Kent Campus effective immediately through June 30, 2015.

KENT: Two Stanton Middle School students earned high marks for submitted science projects at the annual State Science Day at The Ohio State University, according to Kent Patch.

A Kent State researcher is leaving today to study the aftermath of the tornado in Moore, Okla.

KENT: Kent State announced three appointments to top-level jobs Monday.

With the end of the spring semester and graduation coming to an end, Kent State announced the recipients of awards and scholarships over the weekend.