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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 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. 

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

Bowman Breakfast Celebrates Town and Gown Connection Between Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ and City

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.

IN A FLASH: A Flash Is Born!

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.

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 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University diners. 

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Bettina Love at Oscar Ritchie Hall.

The Importance of Belonging

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

Tags: University News, Department of Africana Studies, Anti-racism conference

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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 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's 2022 Anti-Racism Conference. 

Tags: University News, Community and Society, Africana Studies, Anti-racism conference

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

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

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

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Kent Campus

Female lacrosse players in a game

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Athletics Launches Ready FLASH Program

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.
 

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Kent Campus

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

Who's Cluff and Why Is His Name on Franklin Hall?

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

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