University News

University Libraries Receives Donation of Only Known Portrait of Ohio-Born Poet
¹ú²úÂ×Àí Libraries on Monday accepted a donation of a portrait of Hart Crane, the only painting believed to exist of the 20th century American poet.

First Star ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Academy Provides Umbrella of Protection for Foster Care AlumniÂ
First Star ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Academy has created a resource, the Purple Umbrella Network, to offer support to students transitioning from foster care.

Dredging the Cuyahoga Will Clean River Sediment of Petroleum, Improve Water Quality Along Hike and Bike Trail in Kent Park
Members of the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí 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.

Bowman Breakfast Celebrates Town and Gown Connection Between ¹ú²úÂ×Àí and City
Officials from ¹ú²úÂ×Àí 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.

IN A FLASH: A Flash Is Born!
A "baby picture" of Flash, the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí mascot, shortly after he was hatched at Homecoming 1985.

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.

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 ¹ú²úÂ×Àí diners.

The Importance of Belonging
¹ú²úÂ×Àí faculty and students discussed belonging and other issues at author Bettina Love's book signing on Thursday.

IN A FLASH: Message Of Love
Bettina Love, Ph.D., was the keynote speaker of ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's 2022 Anti-Racism Conference.

Anti-Racism Conference Puts University Under Lens to Identify Racism and Improve Culture
¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s inaugural Anti-Racism Conference kicked off Oct. 6 with several hundred students, faculty and staff taking part.