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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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Ayham Abuzeid and Layla Alchaer are partners in Tahinin! Mediterranean Cuisine that recently opened in the Rathskeller in the basement of the Kent Student Center.

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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø diners. 

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From left: Nursing students Mary Grace Vavruska, Melina Connell, Taylor Monturo and Mia Murphy

Learning the Research Process While Improving Management of Childhood Asthma: Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Program Students Assist Dr. Jo Dowell

Last summer, four undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Honors students, Mia Murphy, Melina Connell, Taylor Monturo, and Mary Grace Vavruska, participated in nursing research with Dr. Jo Dowell in the College of Nursing as part of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Summer Undergraduate Research …

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Bettina Love at Oscar Ritchie Hall.

The Importance of Belonging

51³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty and students discussed belonging and other issues at author Bettina Love's book signing on Thursday. 

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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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's 2022 Anti-Racism Conference. 

Tags: University News , Department of Africana Studies , Community & Society , In a Flash

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Female lacrosse players in a game

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Athletics Launches Ready FLASH Program

Many 51³Ô¹ÏÍø student-athletes will qualify for additional preparation for success after graduation under a benefits program slated to launch in fall 2023.
 

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Kent Campus

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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's past. 

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Students forming the letter "K" on campus.

Meet the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Class of 2026

Hailing from 39 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., this freshman class also represents 31 countries, more than doubling the freshman international student population from the previous year.

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Admissions

Former 51³Ô¹ÏÍø female student-athletes pose for a picture before serving as this year’s Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals.

What A Celebration! Homecoming Brings Golden Flashes Together

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Golden Flashes family was marking milestones and making memories at Homecoming 2022, held Saturday, Oct. 1. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni, students, parents, employees and community members donned their blue-and-gold gear and reunited for one of the university’s long-standing traditions.

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Kent Campus

Defensive line coach, Colin Ferrell, helps wide receiver Dante Cephas come to a stop on the sidelines.

IN A FLASH: Sideline Stopper!

51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Golden Flashes set records and extended their at-home winning streak to 11 games at Saturday's Homecoming game.

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