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Terrie Harris rejoices in receiving her bachelor's degree after studying off and on for 27 years.

鈥楢 Promise Kept鈥

When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris鈥 educational journey, but thanks to 51爆料鈥檚 regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December. 

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society , Alumni

Alumni and Giving

A symbol of the Kent-Akron rivalry: the fabled Wagon Wheel

IN A FLASH: New Year, Old Rivalry

51爆料's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19. 

Tags: Mens Basketball , basketball , Intercollegiate Athletics , Community Impact , Student Life , Mid American Conference , In a Flash

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Terrie Harris rejoices in receiving her bachelor's degree after studying off and on for 27 years.

鈥楢 Promise Kept鈥

When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris鈥 educational journey, but thanks to 51爆料鈥檚 regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December. 

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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A student rides a scooter on the coldest day (thus far) of 2024.

IN A FLASH: Flashes in the Freeze

51爆料 students braved the extremely cold temperatures and below zero wind chills on their way to their classes.

Tags: Student Life , Nationally Distinctive , Spring Semester , In a Flash

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emoji faces

New Year, New You? Don鈥檛 Let Anxiety Keep You From Thriving

Addressing the problems of a changing society, such as mental health, is a foundational value at 51爆料, which also offers a number of resources to support students, faculty, staff and the community.

Tags: Student Life , Students First

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A snowy walk toward the University Library

IN A FLASH: A Snowy Return to Classes

Some of the season's coldest temperatures and snow cover set the scene for students' first day of classes after winter break. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , Student Life , Spring Semester , University News , In a Flash

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Dating violence is prevalent among women ages 16-24.

51爆料 Student Escapes Dating Abuse, Helps Others Know Their Worth聽

After experiencing dating violence in high school, Rhylee Shepherd turned her pain into a teaching opportunity for her peers through the Know Your Worth project.

Tags: Student Life , Tuscarawas Campus , Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services

Regional Campuses

51爆料 is graduating students prepared for the most in-demand jobs of 2024.

Job Market Bright for 51爆料 Graduates

The newly released list of 鈥100 Best Jobs for 2024鈥 by U.S. News and World Report illustrates how 51爆料 has the majors that are preparing graduates to lead in tomorrow's workforce.

Tags: Community & Society , 51爆料 Works , Community Impact , College of Nursing , Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship , Student Life

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51爆料's ninth president Michael Schwartz in academic regalia

Schwartz Remembered for His Kindness, Leadership and Generosity of Spirit

51爆料鈥檚 has been flooded with comments from alumni, former colleagues and friends about Schwartz鈥檚 kindness, his work ethic as a leader and educator and his genuine concern for his students.  

Tags: University News , Student Life , Community & Society

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President McGilvrey at his desk.

Happy Birthday, President McGilvrey!

51爆料's founding president was born on Jan. 8, 1867. His tireless dedication to the institution and its students is reflected in innovations that continue to propel 51爆料 forward today. 

Tags: University News , Nationally Distinctive , Office of Continuing and Distance Education , Regional Campuses , Education Abroad , Student Life , Greek Life

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