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Athalia James

From Passion to Purpose

Drawn to healthcare as a child, Athalia James pursued that passion all the way to a fulfilling career in nursing. 

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April 2024 Washington D.C. trip

IN A FLASH: In Our Nation's Capital

During an April trip to our nation's capital, representatives from 51±¬ÁÏ met with U.S. politicians as well as 51±¬ÁÏ students and alumni working in national government.

Tags: Community Impact, Community and Society, Government Relations

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College of Podiatric Medicine Spring 2024 Commencement

IN A FLASH: Putting Their Best Foot Forward


Ready to serve the community from the ground up, 51±¬ÁÏ’s College of Podiatric Medicine welcomed 88 new graduates in its spring Class of 2024.

Tags: College of Podiatric Medicine, Community Impact, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Commencement, Spring Commencement, Health care

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Police Academy now in Twinsburg

51±¬ÁÏ Opens New Police Academy in Twinsburg

51±¬ÁÏ hopes to address the police officer shortage by expanding its police academy to Twinsburg, Ohio, this fall. 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact

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Spring Commencement 2024

IN A FLASH: Scenes From Commencement 2024

Exuberant celebrations and tears of joy punctuated one of the biggest weekends of the year at 51±¬ÁÏ as the university welcomed its spring Class of 2024 graduates. 

Tags: Spring Commencement, Commencement, Community Impact, Community & Society, University News, Student Life

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Karamu 2024

IN A FLASH: A Celebration of Graduates

Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados is an annual tradition celebrating all of 51±¬ÁÏ's graduating African American, Native American, Latinx, Hispanic and Multiracial undergraduate and graduate students.

Tags: Spring Commencement, Commencement, Student Multicultural Center, Diverse 51±¬ÁÏ, Community Impact, Arts & Culture, University News, Community & Society

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Pamela Brigger presents at the 2024 ESDRI Showcase

Environmental Studies in the Spotlight

The environment is something that many people take for granted. But it affects us all. Some recent 51±¬ÁÏ students spent the semester putting environmental issues front and center.

Tags: Research & Science, Community Impact

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Chief Dean Tondiglia retires after 43 years on 51±¬ÁÏ Police Department.

Chief Says Over and Out to Lifelong Career with 51±¬ÁÏ Police Department

51±¬ÁÏ Police Chief and Director of Public Safety Dean Tondiglia wasn’t legally old enough to be a police officer when he was hired by the 51±¬ÁÏ Police Department. 

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community & Society, Profiles, Community Impact

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A man runs on a treadmill in a gym

Do Exercise and Cannabis Mix?

Researchers are trying to determine how many athletes are using cannabis products as part of their workouts and why. The results indicate it's more common than was thought.

Tags: Research & Science, Health, Community Impact

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Bird Image courtesy of https://macaulaylibrary.org

Bird’s Eye View

Every spring and fall millions of birds migrate through Northeast Ohio on their way to or from their breeding grounds. With their song and bright colors, birds help brighten our campus after a long winter.  

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Research & Science

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