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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ student Ashlee Frymier, a registered nurse studying to be a nurse practitioner, has been named the 2022 Big Sister of the Year by Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Summit, Medina and Stark Counties/

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Nursing Student Named ‘Big Sister of the Year’

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ College of Nursing student Ashlee Frymier has been selected as Big Sister of the Year by Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Summit, Medina and Stark Counties. 

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Morgan Dawson launched Dawson Workwear construction pants in July 2022.

Alumna Morgan Dawson’s Construction Pants Combine Comfort and Utility

Alumna Morgan Dawson created Dawson Workwear, a line of pants specifically for women in construction, to provide comfort and an appropriate fit for the female body.

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Longtime Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Professor Vivian Pemberton, center, donated the only known portrait of poet Hart Crane to University Libraries. Left is Babacar M'Baye, professor and English Department chair, and right is Cara Gilgenbach, head of special collections.

University Libraries Receives Donation of Only Known Portrait of Ohio-Born Poet

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Libraries on Monday accepted a donation of a portrait of Hart Crane, the only painting believed to exist of the 20th century American poet. 

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

First Star Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Academy Provides Umbrella of Protection for Foster Care Alumni 

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

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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. 

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