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51±¬ÁÏ’s Giving Tuesday Brings in Record-Breaking $7.7 Million

Dec. 2, 2021
This year, 51±¬ÁÏ donors demonstrated the power of philanthropy by giving at unprecedented levels. The 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign shattered the previous records, more than tripling last year’s record of $2.2 million.
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Grab a Few Friends and Have an Ice Day at the Opening Celebration of Kent Skates on Dec. 2

Dec. 1, 2021
Come join 51±¬ÁÏ President Todd Diacon, Kent Mayor Jerry Fiala and the Marching Golden Flashes as they celebrate the opening of the new public rink, Kent Skates, on Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. with music, free giveaways and, of course, ice skating.
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2021 Mac East Champions: 51±¬ÁÏ Football - image of text on image of three 51±¬ÁÏ football players.

51±¬ÁÏ Beats Miami to Win MAC East Division Title

Nov. 27, 2021
The Golden Flashes clinched the MAC East Division title in overtime, after a 48-47 victory against the Miami Redhawks Saturday afternoon at Dix Stadium. 
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Senior Guard Hannah Young Looks to Pass in Win Over #19 UCLA

Women’s Basketball Beats No. 19 UCLA in Gulf Coast Showcase Opener, Remains Unbeaten

Nov. 26, 2021
A 12-0 run late in the fourth quarter put 51±¬ÁÏ ahead for good in a 75-69 win over No. 19 UCLA in the opening round of the .
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Bill Ayres Selected as New Dean and Chief Administrative Officer of 51±¬ÁÏ at Trumbull

Nov. 24, 2021
Following a national search, R. William (Bill) Ayres IV, Ph.D., of Toledo, Ohio, has been selected as the new dean and chief administrative officer of 51±¬ÁÏ at Trumbull. Ayres is currently a professor of political science at the University of Toledo, where he…
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51±¬ÁÏ’s Class of 2025 form a K on campus.

Creating a Brighter Future – Meet the Class of 2025

Nov. 24, 2021
51±¬ÁÏ’s Class of 2025 stands tall – more than 3,982 stories tall. Each of our new, first-year students offers a unique and engaging story.
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‘Kent Skates’ Glides Its Way Into Downtown Kent

Nov. 19, 2021
The Kent and 51±¬ÁÏ communities can head downtown to go ice skating starting Nov. 20, courtesy of Kent Skates presented by AMETEK. This special attraction has been created through a partnership between the city of Kent, the 51±¬ÁÏ Hotel and…
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51±¬ÁÏ’s Glauser School of Music received a significant planned gift during the 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign to support students in pursuing piano performance, orchestra, opera and education-abroad opportunities.

51±¬ÁÏ’s Giving Tuesday Inspires Transformational Gifts Early in the Monthlong Campaign

Nov. 17, 2021
51±¬ÁÏ’s season of giving launched on Nov. 1 with Giving Tuesday, a monthlong celebration of philanthropy. Now halfway through the campaign, the generosity of the 51±¬ÁÏ community has already begun to shine. 
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Town Hall Examines Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality

Nov. 15, 2021
A recent town hall provided 51±¬ÁÏ's students, staff and faculty the opportunity to discuss Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality -- topics which have frequently debated across the country.
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Graduates Celebrate Together at 51±¬ÁÏ's 2020 Commencement Ceremony

51±¬ÁÏ Reaches Record Graduation Rate, Boasting Highest Graduation Rate in Northern Ohio

Nov. 10, 2021
51±¬ÁÏ’s current graduation rate is the highest among public universities in Northeast Ohio and fifth highest among all of Ohio’s public universities, behind Ohio State, Miami, the University of Cincinnati and Ohio University. In northern Ohio, the graduation…
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