A variety of food trucks gather in front of the University Library on Wednesdays to supply students, faculty and staff passing by with a quick bite to eat. And the Kent State community is taking advantage of it. The Community Food Truck Series happens on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Risman Plaza, located in front of the Kent Student Center, through Oct. 12. The series offers a variety of trucks from local Kent businesses like Erie Street Kitchen, Southern Comfort Kitchen, Brooks Homestyle BBQ and many more.  Fork in The Road, Kent State Culinary Services’ own food truck, ...

This large and ancient, cutleaf beech tree, Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia,' growing near the old carriage house by the Kent State University Women's Center, is older than Kent State. The tree has been dated to be at least 200 years old by a certified Ohio arborist, who is part of the Kent State Tree Advisory Board.  The date coincides with the establishment of the original homestead on the property where the Williamson House now stands.  In 2019, when construction of a three-tier parking deck was proposed for this site as part of the 10...