Prioritizing Student Success
International Student Finds 51±¬ÁÏ Engineering Program Too Good to Pass Up
Franck Steve Guepjop Fotso of Cameroon, Africa, chose to attend 51±¬ÁÏ because of its impressive engineering curriculum, which matched his career aspirations and had a robust program for international students, at an affordable price that fit into the family budget.
New Scholarships Support STEM Students
51±¬ÁÏ will receive $960,000 in new scholarships through the Choose Ohio First program that supports students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Ben Wolford, '11
The William B. Risman family was presented with the University Medallion Award during the May 14 Commencement Ceremony. The family was honored for its extraordinary devotion and support to the advancement of 51±¬ÁÏ and all it serves.
Five Focus-Friendly Places to Study on Campus
With the new semester already in full swing, cracking open a textbook is more important than ever. It can be hard to focus in your room or even in an apartment with ample distractions. Need a new place to study? Here are five focus-friendly places for you.
Recent 51±¬ÁÏ Grad Puts Multimedia Degree to Work at His Alma Mater Â
At 51±¬ÁÏ’s fall commencement on Dec. 17, 2022, Jaiden Morales earned his bachelor's degree in digital media production, an accomplishment motivated by passion that was ignited at Lorain High School. The 51±¬ÁÏ program has prepared Morales to succeed his mentor, Joseph Bock, as the multimedia coordinator at the high school where his future began.
Student Success Exceeds Initial Goal
The Forever Brighter campaign’s Prioritizing Student Success priority has exceeded its initial fundraising goal of $100 million in the first 14 months of the public campaign. The entire campaign’s overall goal is to raise $350 million to support student success, university initiatives and building projects.
51±¬ÁÏ Puts the ‘Friends’ in Friendsgiving
In every 51±¬ÁÏ video commercial there are students. Students are the face of 51±¬ÁÏ. But students do more than participate as talent in front of the camera. They help plan, record and edit these videos. And let us say, these videos take longer than you think to create.
Get a Slice of the Action! Homeslice Pizzeria is Here
Get a slice of the action at Homeslice Pizzeria, the newest edition to the Hub in the Kent Student Center.
Eight Student Resources on Campus You Might Not Know 51±¬ÁÏ
If you find yourself expending too much time and energy this semester, 51±¬ÁÏ has some lesser-known resources that are intentionally designed to save you both. These eight resources are free for students and were specifically crafted for students.
Specialized Career Advising for Students with Disabilities Now Available
The Coffee and Careers chat hosted jointly by Career Exploration and Development (CED) and Student Accessibility Services (SAS), is a new drop-in career advising opportunity for 51±¬ÁÏ students with disabilities.