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First Star С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Academy Provides Umbrella of Protection for Foster Care Alumni 

First Star С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Academy has created a resource, the Purple Umbrella Network, to offer support to students transitioning from foster care.

Tags: Community & Society, University News, Students First

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This sign marks the spot along the Portage Hike and Bike Trail in Kent where Cuyahoga River dredging work is happening.

Dredging the Cuyahoga Will Clean River Sediment of Petroleum, Improve Water Quality Along Hike and Bike Trail in Kent Park

Members of the С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ community who enjoy kayaking along the Cuyahoga River or taking a walk or jog along the adjacent Portage Hike and Bike Trail may have noticed the river dredging work near Fred Fuller Park in Kent. 

Tags: University News, Community & Society, Health

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Lamar R. Hylton Ph.D., senior vice president for Student Affairs at С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ, was the featured speaker for the Bowman Breakfast.

Bowman Breakfast Celebrates Town and Gown Connection Between С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ and City

Officials from С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ and the greater Kent and Portage County community came together Wednesday morning for the annual Bowman Breakfast, an event that has been bringing university and town officials together since 1963. 

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Flash the Mascot and Flash the golden eagle in 1985.

IN A FLASH: A Flash Is Born!

A "baby picture" of Flash, the С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ mascot, shortly after he was hatched at Homecoming 1985.

Tags: University News, Department of Athletics

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A familiar blue and gold Flash was on hand to welcome Rainbow Run runners.

IN A FLASH: Elvis Over The Rainbow

A familar Flash in blue and gold cheered on runners at the start of this year's Rainbow Run. 

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Ayham Abuzeid and Layla Alchaer are partners in Tahinin! Mediterranean Cuisine that recently opened in the Rathskeller in the basement of the Kent Student Center.

Tahini! Offers a Taste of the Middle East to Diners at Rathskeller

Two Syrian immigrants who met by chance when one was taking an English as a Second Language class from the other, have joined forces to bring a taste of their homeland to С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ diners. 

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Bettina Love at Oscar Ritchie Hall.

The Importance of Belonging

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ faculty and students discussed belonging and other issues at author Bettina Love's book signing on Thursday. 

Tags: University News, Department of Africana Studies,

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Bettina Love, KSU Anti-Racism Conference Keynote Speaker.

IN A FLASH: Message Of Love

Bettina Love, Ph.D., was the keynote speaker of С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ's 2022 Anti-Racism Conference. 

Tags: University News, Community and Society, Africana Studies,

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Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, speaks to attendees at С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ's inaugural Anti-Racism Conference.

Anti-Racism Conference Puts University Under Lens to Identify Racism and Improve Culture

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµâ€™s inaugural Anti-Racism Conference kicked off Oct. 6 with several hundred students, faculty and staff taking part.

Tags: University News, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Female lacrosse players in a game

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Athletics Launches Ready FLASH Program

Many С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ student-athletes will qualify for additional preparation for success after graduation under a benefits program slated to launch in fall 2023.
 

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