U.S. Sen. Jon Husted visited Kent State University's College of Podiatric Medicine on Sept. 2 for a tour of the college's Independence, Ohio, campus, meeting with students and learning more about the college's mission to train the next generation of podiatric physicians.Husted was welcomed by college leadership for a walk-through of the college's educational spaces, where he spoke with students about their coursework and clinical training. Founded in 1916, Kent State's College of Podiatric Medicine is the largest podiatric medical college in the country and one of only nine accredited podiatri...

For many Kent State University students, the beginning of a new academic year means a new address — and, for some, a new level of independence.But moving into a house or apartment off campus doesn’t mean moving away from Kent State. On Wednesday, Kent State officials took that message directly to students’ doorsteps, visiting four streets where many students live — East College Avenue, University Drive, Summit Street and East Main Street — to welcome them to the new academic year and remind them that the university’s support and resources remain available wherever they live. This is one e...