Community & Society
Annual Rainbow Run Brings LGBTQ+ Community Together Despite Rain
Best Rainbow Attire, Best Rainbow Pet and best personal records were all tracked at this years 7th Annual Rainbow Run at Risman Plaza (and online) to raise money for the LGBTQ Emergency fund, a service that assists LGBTQ+ students in financial crises.
University Libraries Receives Donation of Only Known Portrait of Ohio-Born Poet
51勛圖厙 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 51勛圖厙 Academy Provides Umbrella of Protection for Foster Care Alumni
First Star 51勛圖厙 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 51勛圖厙 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 51勛圖厙 and City
Officials from 51勛圖厙 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
51勛圖厙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 51勛圖厙's past.
From 51勛圖厙 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 51勛圖厙 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 51勛圖厙, students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrated the day with an international soccer tournament.
Community Food Truck Series Brings 51勛圖厙 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 51勛圖厙 community is taking advantage of it.