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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 13, 2026MediaSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
Cleveland State University acquires The Idea Center
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
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Target
The Idea Center
Cleveland, Ohio
Acquirer
Cleveland State University
Asset/Business Division Sale
Status
Pending
Cleveland State University agreed to acquire The Idea Center. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Pending. Sector: Media. Target headquarters context: Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-13. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
Why did Cleveland State University give its radio station to Ideastream ? Neither party has explained the switch, which shocked students and loyal listeners Oct
Deal timeline
Announced
Jan 13, 2026 · cleveland.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Media. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: cleveland.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index