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Longtime Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Professor Vivian Pemberton, center, donated the only known portrait of poet Hart Crane to University Libraries. Left is Babacar M'Baye, professor and English Department chair, and right is Cara Gilgenbach, head of special collections.

University Libraries Receives Donation of Only Known Portrait of Ohio-Born Poet

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Libraries on Monday accepted a donation of a portrait of Hart Crane, the only painting believed to exist of the 20th century American poet. 

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A photo of a student riding a bike across the science mall

First Star Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Academy Provides Umbrella of Protection for Foster Care Alumni 

First Star Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Academy has created a resource, the Purple Umbrella Network, to offer support to students transitioning from foster care.

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This sign marks the spot along the Portage Hike and Bike Trail in Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ where Cuyahoga River dredging work is happening.

Dredging the Cuyahoga Will Clean River Sediment of Petroleum, Improve Water Quality Along Hike and Bike Trail in Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Park

Members of the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥. 

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Lamar R. Hylton Ph.D., senior vice president for Student Affairs at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University, was the featured speaker for the Bowman Breakfast.

Bowman Breakfast Celebrates Town and Gown Connection Between Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State and City

Officials from Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University and the greater Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ 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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Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, speaks to attendees at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State's inaugural Anti-Racism Conference.

Anti-Racism Conference Puts University Under Lens to Identify Racism and Improve Culture

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s inaugural Anti-Racism Conference kicked off Oct. 6 with several hundred students, faculty and staff taking part.

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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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State's past. 

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Brenna Parker From Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State to the White House And Back

From Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State and beyond.

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Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State, students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrated the day with an international soccer tournament.

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Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State enjoys the Community Food Truck Series on Risman Plaza

Community Food Truck Series Brings Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State community is taking advantage of it.

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Tabitha Messmore addresses participants of Black Women Bosses (BWB) at the  cohort's graduation celebration.

Wanna be Confident as Boss? LaunchNET Has Just the Course for You  

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.

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