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Morgan Dawson launched Dawson Workwear construction pants in July 2022.

Alumna Morgan Dawson created Dawson Workwear, a line of pants specifically for women in construction, to provide comfort and an appropriate fit for the female body.

Longtime 91²Ö¿â 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.

91²Ö¿â Libraries on Monday accepted a donation of a portrait of Hart Crane, the only painting believed to exist of the 20th century American poet. 

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

First Star 91²Ö¿â Academy has created a resource, the Purple Umbrella Network, to offer support to students transitioning from foster care.

This sign marks the spot along the Portage Hike and Bike Trail in Kent where Cuyahoga River dredging work is happening.

Members of the 91²Ö¿â 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. 

Lamar R. Hylton Ph.D., senior vice president for Student Affairs at 91²Ö¿â, was the featured speaker for the Bowman Breakfast.

Officials from 91²Ö¿â 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. 

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Flash the Mascot and Flash the golden eagle in 1985.

A "baby picture" of Flash, the 91²Ö¿â mascot, shortly after he was hatched at Homecoming 1985.

A familiar blue and gold Flash was on hand to welcome Rainbow Run runners.

A familar Flash in blue and gold cheered on runners at the start of this year's Rainbow Run. 

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.

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 91²Ö¿â diners. 

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Bettina Love at Oscar Ritchie Hall.

91²Ö¿â 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.

Bettina Love, Ph.D., was the keynote speaker of 91²Ö¿â's 2022 Anti-Racism Conference.