An August storm damaged the May 4 Memorial.

Kent State University leaders have worked diligently over the past five weeks to restore the May 4 Memorial to its original beauty after it sustained damage in an August storm. Repairs on the May 4 Memorial are estimated to take between five- and six months following approval to proceed with the project, according to Joseph Graham, university architect.  “Much of this time will be based on the lead time of the granite material from the quarry in South Dakota,” Graham said. The quarry produced the Carnelian granite used in the memorial’s construction and repairs to six panels in 1991.&n...

Greetings from Columbiana County! The Kent State East Liverpool and Kent State Salem campuses are busy places these days: we just came back from our fall break; midterm exams are finished; and students are already registering for spring semester classes. Additionally, our recruiting season is in full swing with campus representatives visiting high schools and college fairs all across the region. They are waving the Kent State flag and doing a great job of promoting our campuses. I am proud of the ongoing efforts of our dedicated staff and faculty who support our students in multiple w...

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