University News

Dredging the Cuyahoga Will Clean River Sediment of Petroleum, Improve Water Quality Along Hike and Bike Trail in ½ÄÏÌåÓý Park
Members of the ½ÄÏÌåÓý 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 ½ÄÏÌåÓý.

Bowman Breakfast Celebrates Town and Gown Connection Between ½ÄÏÌåÓý State and City
Officials from ½ÄÏÌåÓý and the greater ½ÄÏÌåÓý 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 ½ÄÏÌåÓý State 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 ½ÄÏÌåÓý diners.

The Importance of Belonging
½ÄÏÌåÓý State 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 ½ÄÏÌåÓý's 2022 Anti-Racism Conference.

Anti-Racism Conference Puts University Under Lens to Identify Racism and Improve Culture
½ÄÏÌåÓý’s inaugural Anti-Racism Conference kicked off Oct. 6 with several hundred students, faculty and staff taking part.

½ÄÏÌåÓý State Athletics Launches Ready FLASH Program
Many ½ÄÏÌåÓý student-athletes will qualify for additional preparation for success after graduation under a benefits program slated to launch in fall 2023.

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 ½ÄÏÌåÓý State's past.