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A photo of a student riding a bike across the science mall

First Star Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Academy has created a resource, the Purple Umbrella Network, to offer support to students transitioning from foster care.

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

Members of the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University 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. 

Lamar R. Hylton Ph.D., senior vice president for Student Affairs at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University, was the featured speaker for the Bowman Breakfast.

Officials from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University 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.

A "baby picture" of Flash, the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ mascot, shortly after he was hatched at Homecoming 1985.

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

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

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.

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 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University diners. 

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Bettina Love at Oscar Ritchie Hall.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ faculty and students discussed belonging and other issues at author Bettina Love's book signing on Thursday. 

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Bettina Love, KSU Anti-Racism Conference Keynote Speaker.

Bettina Love, Ph.D., was the keynote speaker of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's 2022 Anti-Racism Conference. 

Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, speaks to attendees at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s inaugural Anti-Racism Conference.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s inaugural Anti-Racism Conference kicked off Oct. 6 with several hundred students, faculty and staff taking part.

Female lacrosse players in a game

Many Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University student-athletes will qualify for additional preparation for success after graduation under a benefits program slated to launch in fall 2023.