University News

First Star °µÍø½ûÇø Academy Provides Umbrella of Protection for Foster Care AlumniÂ
First Star °µÍø½ûÇø 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 °µÍø½ûÇø 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 °µÍø½ûÇø and City
Officials from °µÍø½ûÇø 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 °µÍø½ûÇø 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 °µÍø½ûÇø diners.

The Importance of Belonging
°µÍø½ûÇø 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 °µÍø½ûÇø's 2022 Anti-Racism Conference.

Anti-Racism Conference Puts University Under Lens to Identify Racism and Improve Culture
°µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s inaugural Anti-Racism Conference kicked off Oct. 6 with several hundred students, faculty and staff taking part.

°µÍø½ûÇø Athletics Launches Ready FLASH Program
Many °µÍø½ûÇø student-athletes will qualify for additional preparation for success after graduation under a benefits program slated to launch in fall 2023.