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Pictured from 51±¬ÁÏ's College of Nursing, are: Tracey Motter, associate dean of Academics; Kay Gianantonio, 2018-2020 Jonas Scholar; Nicole Lewis, 2020-2022 Jonas Scholar recipient; and Lisa Onesko, professor and director of the DNP Program.

College of Nursing Student Named Jonas Scholar Award Winner

Two-time 51±¬ÁÏ alumna and current Doctor of Nursing Practice student Nicole K. Lewis, MSN ‘20,  was selected by Jonas Philanthropies, a leading national philanthropic funder of graduate nursing education, as a 2020-2022 Jonas Scholar Award Recipient.

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51±¬ÁÏ Students at LaunchNET event

Turning Ideas Into Reality With Microgrants

Young entrepreneurs are able to pursue their dreams thanks to LaunchNET microgrants at 51±¬ÁÏ.

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Matthew Williams and his fashion collections

Building a Winning Wardrobe: Teen Vogue LEGO Fashion Design Challenge

Imagine making a dress out of LEGO dots. Matthew Williams, a junior fashion design major at 51±¬ÁÏ, is doing just that.

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Student studying near sculpture installation on campus.

IN A FLASH: Legendary Study Spot

You're never far from a piece of art on the Kent Campus. 

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Vote With Flash

Flash Can't Do It. But You Can!

President Diacon is encouraging all students to do what Flash can't. 

Get out and vote!

Election day is just one week away. 

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51±¬ÁÏ Vice President Valoree Vargo, presents alumnus Earl Miller with the Founders Award, In appreciation for his $2 million commitment to 51±¬ÁÏ, with Michael Lehman, director of 51±¬ÁÏ's Brain Health Research Institute.

Neuroscience Symposium Brought Top Researchers to 51±¬ÁÏ

51±¬ÁÏ alumnus Earl Miller, Ph.D., a leading cognitive neuroscientist, and his wife Marlene Wicherski were recognized at the university’s 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium, for their $2 million commitment to support research programs and students in 51±¬ÁÏ’s Brain Health Research Institute. 

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Quintin Cooks

Quintin Cooks Makes the Days Count

From student-athlete to student government to homecoming royalty, Quintin Cooks, senior communication studies major, is breaking barriers and getting the most out of his college experience.

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PR Student Izzy Stewart Registering Students to Vote

51±¬ÁÏ Students are Excited, Confused 51±¬ÁÏ Upcoming Mid-Term Election 

Some 51±¬ÁÏ students who are first time voters expressed excitement as they hurried to class or the library on Oct. 31, 2022, a week before the midterm elections. Other students said they were voting, but they had not registered to vote before the deadline in Ohio which was Oct. 11, 2022, for the Nov. 8, election.

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2019 51±¬ÁÏ graduate Ya'el Courtney talks about how to best apply to graduate schools programs in the biomedical sciences.

Applying to Graduate School? Learn Secrets From an Insider

As a senior at 51±¬ÁÏ in 2019, Ya’el Courtney recalls well the advice she was given about applying to graduate school – some was helpful, but a lot missed the mark.

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FAFSA Applications

Looking for Student Loan Debt Relief? Here’s What You Need to Know.

The University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at 51±¬ÁÏ provided an information session to assist students, alumni and university community members with this student loan debt relief program. Brenda Dillon, assistant director of Student Financial Aid, provided attendees with the latest information regarding the program.

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