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Medhin Dollebo, Ph.D., visiting Scholar at Risk from Ethiopia.

Ethiopian Professor Spending Year at 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß to Escape Persecution at Home

Speaking out against government corruption and ethnic killings in his home country of Ethiopia made Medhin Dollebo, Ph.D., the target of constant threats and harassment. 

Tags: Global Reach, Community and Society, Profiles, Global Presence, Community Impact, School of Peace and Conflict Studies

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1st Lt. Ashley White

Nation Remembers Trailblazing Alumna Who Opened Doors for Women in the Military

91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß alumna 1st Lt. Ashley White has left behind a far-reaching legacy for her trailblazing military service.

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Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., is finishing his first year as an assistant professor of computer science at 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß.

New Professor Completes His ‘Freshman’ Year

Freshman year can be a little stressful, even for a faculty member. But Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., who just completed his first year as an assistant professor of computer science at 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß, is feeling content and excited for the next academic year.

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Valoree Vargo (far left), 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement, and 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß President Todd Diacon (far right) stand with university donors Larry and Sandy Armstrong (center).

91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Secures Two $1 Million Gifts in Support of Global Education

91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß has announced two substantial philanthropic gifts in support of the Global Education Endowment, which was established in 2022 in recognition of the 50th anniversary of 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß’s education-abroad presence in Florence, Italy.

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Euihuack Kang, associate professor and chair of the Department of English Language and Literature at Chonnam National University in South Korea, takes part in a panel discussion on May 3, 2024.

Making the Connection: Discussion Explores Parallels Between 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Shootings and Gwangju Uprising

A professor from Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, said his recent visit to 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß enabled him to experience his research into the May 4, 1970, 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß shootings in a whole new way.

Tags: May 4 Commemoration, May 4, Global Reach, Global Presence, Nationally Distinctive

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Vietnamese student Martin Phan learned of the significance of May 4, 1970, after he arrived at 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß last August 2023.

Newly Enrolled Vietnamese Student Learns 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß the Legacy of May 4, 1970

Martin Phan, 23, a nursing major in 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß’s College of Nursing, is one of a growing number of Vietnamese citizens who have chosen to attend 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß.

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Designer Zandra Rhodes

IN A FLASH: Welcome Zandra Rhodes!

 

The famed British designer nicknamed "the Princess of Punk," Dame Zandra Rhodes, will be inducted into the 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß School of Fashion Hall of Fame on April 27. 

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May 4 Memorial and daffodils

Forging a Connection Between May 4, 1970, and May 18, 1980

A year ago, Yeonmin Kim, Ph.D., ’13, a literature professor from Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, was concluding his time as a visiting professor at 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß with one goal in mind: Create an exchange program between the two schools based on their historic campus tragedies.

Tags: May 4 Commemoration, Global Reach, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Global Presence, School of Peace and Conflict Studies

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Update Recycle Eclipse Glasses

UPDATE: How to Recycle Your Eclipse Glasses

After the eclipse, Flashes can do their part to promote sustainability  by recycling their eclipse glasses for use by viewers of future eclipses around the world. 

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Holi 2024

The Festival of Love, Colors and Spring

In late March, groups of Indian students on campus celebrated the popular and significant Hindu festival of Holi. 

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