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Longtime ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State 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

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Academy Provides Umbrella of Protection for Foster Care Alumni 

First Star ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State 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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Park

Members of the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï. 

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Lamar R. Hylton Ph.D., senior vice president for Student Affairs at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, was the featured speaker for the Bowman Breakfast.

Bowman Breakfast Celebrates Town and Gown Connection Between ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State and City

Officials from ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï and the greater ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State 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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï diners. 

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Bettina Love at Oscar Ritchie Hall.

The Importance of Belonging

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State 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.

IN A FLASH: Message Of Love

Bettina Love, Ph.D., was the keynote speaker of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï's 2022 Anti-Racism Conference. 

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Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, speaks to attendees at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's inaugural Anti-Racism Conference.

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

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s inaugural Anti-Racism Conference kicked off Oct. 6 with several hundred students, faculty and staff taking part.

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