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The Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offers anti-racism training on Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s campus, which consists of a series of sessions that include anti-racism workshops, Cultural Competency Basics & Awareness, Understanding Unconscious Bias, Leadership, Mindset & Care, Learning How to Be an Ally, and various additional topics on equity, inclusion, microaggressions and diversity.

Tanya Falcone, Coordinator for the Center of Nutrition Outreach in Nutrition and Dietetics at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State

Tanya Falcone is a trilingual professor who educates the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State community about eating behaviors, inspires her students inside the classroom and helps others in need around the world. Learn more about Falcone as she answers these 10 questions.

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Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Trumbull will become home to a Siffrin Academy to help people with disabilities transition from high school to jobs or advanced education programs.

Downtown Discovery Days Flyer

In partnership with Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University, Main Street Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ invites mask-wearing Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State students to visit downtown Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ businesses for a chance to win great prizes.

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To celebrate Constitution Day, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Libraries is offering a virtual screening of the documentary "And She Could Be Next" on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion that will include the filmmakers and Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State faculty members.

Still shot of WKBN-TV story featuring cardboard cutout of Carmen Roberts, Sr.

armen Roberts III, a senior budget analyst for the University Budget Office, told WKBN how his family memorialized their late grandfather, a longtime Cleveland Indians fan.

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Akron head coach John Groce and Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State head men's basketball coach Rob Senderoff

Two archrival men's basketball teams worked together to produce a powerful video supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and encouraging everyone to register to vote in the 2020 election.

Three Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University students.

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University a $2.6 million, five-year TRIO Student Support Services program grant. The program serves students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds and students with diverse learning and physical abilities.

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Among the festivities marking the beginning of this unconventional semester, one Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University office is partnering with Portage County social service agencies to host a contactless food drive to collect items that will support members of campus and local communities. The Flashes Fighting Hunger Contactless Food Drive, organized by Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s Community Engaged Learning, will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 4-8 p.m.