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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.
 

The pediment on Franklin Hall, bearing Cluff's name.

High on its pediment, Franklin Hall bears the inscribed name of a polarizing figure from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s past. 

Students forming the letter "K" on campus.

Hailing from 39 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., this freshman class also represents 31 countries, more than doubling the freshman international student population from the previous year.

Former Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ female student-athletes pose for a picture before serving as this year’s Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals.

The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Golden Flashes family was marking milestones and making memories at Homecoming 2022, held Saturday, Oct. 1. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ alumni, students, parents, employees and community members donned their blue-and-gold gear and reunited for one of the university’s long-standing traditions.