Community & Society
University Libraries Receives Donation of Only Known Portrait of Ohio-Born Poet
51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Academy Provides Umbrella of Protection for Foster Care AlumniÂ
First Star 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and City
Officials from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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.
Anti-Racism Conference Puts University Under Lens to Identify Racism and Improve Culture
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s inaugural Anti-Racism Conference kicked off Oct. 6 with several hundred students, faculty and staff taking part.
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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's past.
From 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and beyond.
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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrated the day with an international soccer tournament.
Community Food Truck Series Brings 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community is taking advantage of it.
Wanna be Confident as Boss? LaunchNET Has Just the Course for You Â
Black Women Bosses (BWB) is designed to help participants learn leadership and business skills, gain community and practice self-care and confidence as an entrepreneur.