Kent State University

Student Wounded In 1970 Kent State Shootings Passes Away

By Jim Letizia • Dec 28, 2020

One of the nine students shot and wounded by Ohio National Guard troops during a Vietnam War protest at Kent State University in 1970 has died.

Jane Fonda To Speak At Kent State On 50th Anniversary Of 1970 Shootings

By Jim Letizia • Feb 12, 2020

Actor and anti-Vietnam War activist Jane Fonda is scheduled to speak at Kent State University on May 3rd.

At KSU Ceremonies, Woodward Unveils Tape Of Nixon Comparing Protestors To Attica Inmates

By Associated Press & Ohio Public Radio • May 6, 2019

Nearly 500 people attended Kent State University ceremonies Saturday commemorating the four students killed and nine wounded when Ohio National Guard troops opened fired during a Vietnam War protest in 1970.

KSU Chooses New President

By Jim Letizia & Associated Press • May 1, 2019

Kent State University trustees on Monday chose a new school president.

Proposed State Bill Would "Protect" Campus Free Speech

By Ohio Public Radio • Nov 13, 2018

As Kent State University faces a lawsuit from a gun rights group over what the group calls call "punitive" security charges for an on-campus rally, and Ohio State University beefs up security for an appeareance by the former head of a rightwing media outlet, state lawmakers took up a bill that backers say would protect all free speech at public universities.

Kent State President To Resign

By Jim Letizia • Oct 24, 2018

Kent State University president Beverly Warren announced yesterday she'll step down at the end of the current school year.

KSU Stands Firm On Spencer Speech

By Associated Press • Feb 10, 2018

Kent State University has reiterated it cannot accommodate a request to allow a white nationalist to speak in early May as part of his campus tour.

White Supremacist's Attorney Gives KSU Until The End Of Today To Allow Him To Speak

By Associated Press • Feb 9, 2018

An attorney for white supremacist Richard Spencer has given Kent State University until the end of the day today to allow him to speak in May or face a lawsuit.

Spencer Attorney Threatens Lawsuit If KSU Fails To Let Him Speak

By Associated Press • Jan 29, 2018

An attorney representing the campus tour organizer for white nationalist Richard Spencer says he'll sue Kent State University if it doesn't agree to rent space for a Spencer speech.

White Nationalist Wants To Speak At Kent State On Anniversary Of 1970 Shootings

By Associated Press • Jan 19, 2018

Kent State University is denying a request to allow white nationalist Richard Spencer to speak on campus on the day marking the anniversary of the Ohio National Guard shootings.

Former Ohio Professor And Electronic Music Pioneer Passes Away

By Jim Letizia • Sep 4, 2017

A former Kent State University professor and a pioneer of electronic music has died.

ADL: Hate Groups Recruiting On Some Ohio College Campuses

By Jim Letizia • Mar 11, 2017

A nationally-recognized hate group is trying to recruit new members from some college campuses in Ohio.

Kent State Critical Of Michigan Politico For Comments Referencing 1970 Campus Shootings

By Jim Letizia • Feb 6, 2017

A Michigan politico's call on Twitter for "another Kent State" is not sitting well with the university.

Covered Bridge, Kent State Shootings Site Designated National Historic Landmarks

By Jim Letizia & Ohio Public Radio • Jan 12, 2017

The U.S. Department of the Interior has declared the Eldean Covered Bridge near Troy as a National Historic Landmark, citing it as the longest example of bridges designed by Stephen Long in the 19th century.

In Ohio, Clinton Paints Scary Nuclear Scenario With Trump As President

By Ohio Public Radio • Nov 1, 2016

President Obama will visit Capital University this afternoon to headline a get-out-the-vote rally in support of Democrat Hillary Clinton's presidential bid.

Tamir Rice's Mother To Deliver Keynote Address At Kent State Shootings Remembrance

By Jim Letizia • Apr 28, 2016

The mother of the 12-year-old boy shot and killed by Cleveland police is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at a ceremony marking the 46th anniversary of the Kent State University shootings.

Former KSU Athlete Sues School, Ex-coach

By Associated Press • Feb 10, 2016

A former Kent State University softball player and current student has filed a lawsuit claiming her coach and the school engaged in a cover-up and failed to follow federal guidelines after she reported being raped by the coach's son.

FBI Investigating Whether KSU Professor Has Ties To ISIS

By Jim Letizia • Jan 21, 2016

A Kent State University professor will remain in the classroom amid an investigation into possible ties with islamic state militants.

Magazine Ranks Three Ohio Colleges Among Nation's Best

By Jim Letizia • Sep 11, 2015

Three Ohio universities are ranked among the nation's best by "U.S. News and World Report" magazine.

University Of Akron's Rebranding Effort Criticized By Other Schools

By Jim Letizia • May 22, 2015

The University of Akron is adding the branding tag-line "Ohio's Polytechnic University" to its name.

New Mineral Named After KSU Professor

By Jim Letizia • Mar 19, 2015

A newly discovered mineral is being named in honor of a longtime Kent State University geology professor.

University Accused Of Housing Discrimination

By Mike Foley & Associated Press • Aug 20, 2014

Government officials are accusing Kent State University of housing discrimination, alleging it refused to let a student with disabilities keep a dog as an emotional support animal in her campus apartment.

Weekend Ceremonies Commemorate 1970 Kent State University Shootings

By Jim Letizia • May 2, 2014

Kent State University will pause this weekend to commemorate the 44th anniversary of the shooting deaths of four students during a protest of the Vietnam War.

KSU Officials Say Communication Plans Worked During Shooting Scare

By Ohio Public Radio & Kabir Bhatia WKSU • Apr 3, 2014

Kent State University officials say the school’s crisis plan worked well during last night’s lockdown after a shot was fired on campus. From Ohio Public radio station WKSU, Kabir Bhatia reports.

Some Schools Preparing Programs To Teach Drone Technology

By Associated Press • Dec 24, 2013

Some Ohio schools are preparing students for a boom in the drone industry with the federal government expected to allow civilian unmanned aircraft to fly in U.S. airspace.

Academic, Emotional Problems Tied To E-Devices

By Jim Letizia & Associated Press • Dec 17, 2013

A new Kent State University study says college students who spend hours each day online, texting or talking on cell phones are more anxious, less happy and get lower grades.

LSU Frat Apologizes For Sign Mocking Kent State Shootings

By Jim Letizia • Sep 17, 2013

The Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity at Louisiana State University is apologizing for mocking the Kent State University shootings of 1970.

KSU Wins Lawsuit Involving Geno Ford

By Jim Letizia & Associated Press • Jul 17, 2013

Kent State University has won a 1.2 million dollar judgment against former men's basketball coach Geno Ford for leaving in 2011 to become the coach at Bradley.

Stone To Help Commemorate KSU Shootings

By Jim Letizia • May 3, 2013

Filmmaker Oliver Stone will headline events planned to commemorate the anniversary of the Kent State University shootings.

KSU Students Develop Facebook Post Eraser

By Jim Letizia • Feb 1, 2013

A group of Kent State University computer science students may have the answer to embarrassing Facebook posts.

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