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51±¬ÁÏ Held Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 13 and 14
The 51±¬ÁÏ alumni family grew by nearly 3,000 new graduates as the university held its Fall Commencement ceremonies. For the Kent Campus, Commencement ceremonies took place Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center.
‘Absolute Thrill!’ 51±¬ÁÏ PR Graduate in the Middle of Washington Nationals Historic Run to World Series
As the champagne flowed Oct. 15 in the clubhouse of the National League Champion Washington Nationals, there was a 51±¬ÁÏ connection in the middle of the frenzy that capped the team’s first trip to the World Series.
Students Design Innovative Ways to Connect Bayfront in Erie, Pennsylvania
A three-day trip is underway for 51±¬ÁÏ students to work with community leaders on finding new and creative ways to connect neighborhoods throughout Erie to its Bayfront, according to YourErie.com
Sociology Professor Says to Reframe Children’s Anxiety in A Positive Light
College of Arts and Sciences professor says that understanding how your child copes with anxiety is key to helping them with back-to-school nerves.
Between Metropolis and Interior: Lobbies and Thresholds
Working in cooperation with the (LAU), 20 interior design students – 10 from 51±¬ÁÏ's College of Architecture and Environmental Design and 10 from LAU in Beirut – spent nine days in New York City, the design capital of North America, for a workshop.
Educators Summit Kicks Off Yearlong 50th Commemoration of May 4, 1970, at 51±¬ÁÏ
Student activism and giving voice to students will be the topics of two keynote speakers who are headlining the upcoming 2019 Educators Summit at 51±¬ÁÏ titled “May 4, 1970 Then & Now: Voices for Change."
Taking Charge: Todd Diacon Assumes Presidency, Meets With Community and Student Leaders
As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as 51±¬ÁÏ’s 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the 51±¬ÁÏ Hotel and Conference Center and a luncheon on campus with student leaders.
51±¬ÁÏ Team Competes in 2019 Air Race Classic
Kenzie Alge, a 51±¬ÁÏ certified flight instructor and 2019 graduate, and Alex Johnson, a 51±¬ÁÏ junior flight technology student, make up the 51±¬ÁÏ team competing in the 2019 Air Race Classic that starts June 18 in Jackson, Tennessee.
From Kent to Cambridge: Alumna Ya'el Courtney to Study Neuroscience at Harvard University
Throughout her time at 51±¬ÁÏ, Ya'el Courtney completed a Senior Honors Thesis/Project, authored several published peer-reviewed journal articles and presented at several national and international conferences. As she continues her education at Harvard University, she intends to conduct a significant amount of research focusing on psychiatric diseases.
51±¬ÁÏ Graduate Shines on Today Show
Kaycee Marshall, a 2019 Fashion Design major, created a line of formalwear for women in wheelchairs.