PBS Western Reserve’s State of the Station

Wednesday, July 23, at 2 PM, and Thursday, July 24, at 6:30 PM

PBS Western Reserve
1750 Campus Center Drive, Kent, OH 44240

PBS Western Reserve invites you to one of two free inaugural State of the Station events. Light refreshments will be served as viewers like you hear an update on PBS Western Reserve initiatives and budget from Natalie Pillsbury, president and CEO, as the 2026 fiscal year kicks off. 

Tours of the station will be offered for those interested in meeting staff, exploring the studio and visiting master control. Come together in celebration of the community that makes it possible for PBS Western Reserve to teach, illuminate and inspire our region with freely accessible programming.

Seating is limited. RSVP online or call us at (330) 474-5033.

Directions to PBS Western Reserve:

NOTE: When using Google Maps, use 1750 Campus Center Drive, Kent, OH

From Cleveland:

• East side: Take I-271 South to Route 480 East to Route 14 South/303 East.
• West Side: Take I-71 South to Turnpike East to Exit 187 and follow Route 14 South/303 East. OR take I-90 East to I-490 East to I-77 South to I-480 East to Route 14 South/303 East.
• Follow Route 14 South/303 East to Route 43 (big intersection.) Turn right (south) on Route 43.
• Take Route 43 South through Kent.
• Follow Route 43 signs carefully! Route 43 jogs left on Route 59 for a half mile, then right; the signs will direct you.
• From this point, travel about a mile further on Route 43 South. You will pass University Plaza and then Key Bank on the right. Just past Key Bank, at the next traffic light, turn left onto Route 261.
• The first road on your right is Campus Center Drive. Turn right. PBS Western Reserve is the tan building with a dark green roof on your right.

From Akron

• Take I-76 East from Akron.
• Get off at Exit #33 Hartville - Kent
• Turn North (left) toward Kent/KSU on Route 43.
• The next major intersection with a traffic light is Route 261 — a divided highway.
• Turn right onto Route 261.
• The first road on your right is Campus Center Drive. PBS Western Reserve is the tan building with a dark green roof on your right.

From Canton

• Either take I-77 North to I-76 East and follow Akron directions from there.
 OR
• Take Route 43 North from Canton. Continue north past I-76 and follow Akron directions from there.

From Youngstown

• Take I-80 West from Youngstown. Pick up I-76 West. (Don’t take the Turnpike.)
• Get off at Exit #33 Hartville - Kent
• Turn North (right) toward Kent/KSU on Route 43.
• The next major intersection with a traffic light is Route 261 — a divided highway.
• Turn right onto Route 261.
• The first road on your right is Campus Center Drive. Turn right. PBS Western Reserve is the tan building with a dark green roof on your right.