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Community & Society

Lamar R. Hylton Ph.D., senior vice president for Student Affairs at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡, was the featured speaker for the Bowman Breakfast.

Bowman Breakfast Celebrates Town and Gown Connection Between Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡and City

Officials from Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ 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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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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Bettina Love, KSU Anti-Racism Conference Keynote Speaker.

IN A FLASH: Message Of Love

Bettina Love, Ph.D., was the keynote speaker of Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡'s 2022 Anti-Racism Conference. 

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Volunteers decorate the Main Street bridge for Rainbow Weekend.

IN A FLASH: Kent's Rainbow Bridge

Volunteers help downtown Kent show its pride for Rainbow Weekend.

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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 Kent State's past. 

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Brenna Parker From Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡to the White House And Back

From Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡to the White House And Back

The School of Media and Journalism hosted Brenna Parker, digital director for Vice President Kamala Harris, for refreshments and a discussion with Parker about her journey at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡and beyond.

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Students donating blood on campus.

IN A FLASH: Give A Little To Save A Life

Donating blood is another way Golden Flashes help the community -- and save lives. 

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Former instructors and guest VIPs mingled at the Twinsburg Academic Center's 10th anniversary celebration.

VIPs, Community and Cake

Community leaders and visiting VIPs came together to celebrate the Twinsburg Academic Center's 10th anniversary. 

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Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡students, faculty, staff and alumni in a soccer tournament

Soccer Tournament Exemplifies International Day of Peace

The United Nations describes International Day of Peace as a day devoted to strengthening the ideas of peace through observing 24 hours of nonviolence and cease-fire. At Kent State, students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrated the day with an international soccer tournament.

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Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡enjoys the Community Food Truck Series on Risman Plaza

Community Food Truck Series Brings Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Family Together

A variety of food trucks gather in front of the University Library on Wednesdays to supply students, faculty and staff passing by with a quick bite to eat. And the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡community is taking advantage of it.

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