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MIchael Daniels, director of the Timothy E. Moore Student Multicultural Center, Receives National Award.

Award-Winning Dissertation Focuses on How Black Men Develop as Leaders

Michael Daniels, Ph.D., director of the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, is recognized for outstanding dissertation research by receiving NASPA's Melvene D. Hardee Dissertation of the Year Award.

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51±¬ÁÏ's Improv Group the Black Squirrel Improv Troupe

51±¬ÁÏ’s Comedy Improv Troupe Entertains Audiences at Stand-Up Festival

Did you know 51±¬ÁÏ has its own improvisation group? It does. What does the troupe do, you ask? Improv. 51±¬ÁÏ. Everything.

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Kent Skates rink view with skaters.

Skating Through a Record Year

The Kent Skates ice rink in downtown Kent ends its season this weekend.

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The December 2022 fire at Star of the West Mill in downtown Kent, Ohio.

51±¬ÁÏ Alum's Mill Fire Photo on Cover of National Magazine

A fiery image, taken by photographer and 51±¬ÁÏ alumnus Jerry Jividen at the December Star of the West mill fire in downtown Kent, is featured on the cover of a national firefighter magazine.

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Women having a civil conversation.

How to Talk to Your Neighbor: Workshop Will Teach the Art of Community Dialogue

You know how at Thanksgiving dinner, everyone is trained to avoid the touchy subjects – politics, religion, money? 

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Derailed Norfolk Southern rail cars in East Palestine, Ohio.

51±¬ÁÏ Researcher Reviews East Palestine Cleanup

On Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio, dozens of Norfolk Southern rail cars derailed, 11 of which contained hazardous materials. In an effort to start repairing the situation, Arcadis, an international company hired by the railroad company, has developed a plan to clean the air, ground and water in the village. Kuldeep Singh, Ph.D., assistant professor in 51±¬ÁÏ’s Department of Earth Sciences, reviews the cleanup plan.

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