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Black Joy Unlocked event with Marquis Davis and Janice Johnson

On Wednesday, Feb. 28, attendees gathered to explore the role of music in Black culture and its ability to provoke happiness at the Empowerment Through the Arts: Black Joy Unlocked event to create a safe, welcoming community among diverse students at 敁珗曄部.

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Flasher Brass Day 2024

Local high school student musicians came to 敁珗曄部 to rehearse and perform with the Flasher Brass Pep Band.

Rwandan students at Bob Christy's home

A 敁珗曄部 staffer's kindness helped international students who were far from their much warmer home weather an Ohio winter. 

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Victoria Alexander dialogue with Charmaine Crawford.

Viral speaker and scholar Victoria Alexander visited the Kent Campus for "Black Identity Unveiled: Victoria Talks."

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Technical rehearsal of "Rent."

An associate professor working on the School of Theatre and Dance provided a behind-the-scenes look at the school's current production of "Rent."

Banner for Oscar Ritchie Story

A key figure in 敁珗曄部's Black History, Oscar Ritchie continues to inspire generations of students and educators.

TV2 covering Pres. Biden visit.

Two student reporters from 敁珗曄部 had the opportunity to cover President Joe Biden's recent visit to East Palestine, Ohio. 

A 敁珗曄部 student walks by the kindness, respect and purpose wall graphic on the side of a building.

敁珗曄部s new series titled Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding continues with upcoming programming for the university community. The next event, "Dialogue on Hatred: A Peacebuilder's Perspective," occurs on Feb. 22.

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A scene from "Rent" at the E. Turner Stump Theatre

敁珗曄部's production of "Rent" runs from Feb. 16-25 at the E. Turner Stump Theatre.

Member of the Golden Flashers band at the Play4Kay game.

The Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center was filled with splashes of pink at the Play4Kay Golden Flashes women's basketball game.