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College of Nursing donates PPE to EMA of Portage County.

51�� Flashes Take Care of Community, Collect University's PPE for Area Hospitals and Agencies

51��’s administration, faculty and staff have stepped up to collect the university’s personal protective equipment (PPE) to donate to local entities in dire need of medical supplies.

Tags: Community & Society, COVID-19 HUB, Success Story

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The names of those killed on May 4, 1970, are displayed on the B’nai B’rith Hillel Marker in the parking lot of Prentice Hall on the campus of 51��.

51�� May 4 50th Commemoration Weekend Events Canceled in Response to COVID-19 Virus

In accordance with the order of Amy Acton, M.D., director of Ohio Department of Health, to stay at home to slow the spread of COVID-19, and in the interest of the health and safety of the community, 51�� regretfully announces cancellation of the May 4 50th Commemoration Weekend events, scheduled to take place May 1-4, 2020.

Tags: University News, May 4, May 4 Commemoration, Success Story, Featured May 4, May 4 50

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Dean Kahler (left), one of the nine 51�� students wounded in the May 4, 1970, shootings by the Ohio National Guard, will return to campus on May 9 to serve as speaker for the One University Commencement.

51�� Alumni Wounded on May 4, 1970, Will Return as Commencement Speakers

Dean Kahler, one of the nine 51�� students wounded in the May 4, 1970, shootings by the Ohio National Guard, will return to campus on Saturday, May 9, to serve as speaker for the One University Commencement. Thomas Grace, Ph.D., another of the nine wounded students, will serve as speaker for the Advanced Degree Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 8.

Tags: University News, May 4, One University Commencement, May 4 50, Success Story, Featured May 4

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51�� field hockey coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer (wearing hat) stands with her players and assistant coaches.

51�� Field Hockey Coach Honors the Women Who Came Before While Focusing on the Future

51�� field hockey coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer has one mantra that not only fueled, but bonded, both her first successful season guiding the Golden Flashes and the team she inherited. “We have to honor the women who came before us,” she said.

Tags: University News, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Success Story

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Joe Walsh will perform with his band Barnstorm on May 2 at 51�� for the May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert. (Photo credit: Myriam Santos)

Joe Walsh and David Crosby to Headline the May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert at 51��

51�� is proud to announce the May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert featuring Joe Walsh (with Barnstorm – Joe Vitale and Kenny Passarelli) and David Crosby (with his touring band), two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members with strong musical connections to the events of May 4, 1970.

Tags: University News, May 4, May 4 Commemoration, 50th Commemoration of May 4, Events, May 4 50, Success Story, Featured May 4

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Students from the LeBron James Family Foundation’s I PROMISE Network react to learning that 51�� will offer eligible students free tuition for four years and free room and board for one year.

I Promise Students Receive Scholarships

51�� has opened the gates of opportunity for students in the I Promise Program by providing free tuition for four years as well as one year of free room and board.

Tags: University News, Office of the Provost, Success Story

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Alfreda Brown (center), 51��’s vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, receives the 2020 Diversity Trailblazer Award. She is pictured with Patricia Ackerman (left) and 51�� President Todd Diacon (right).

51�� Honors 2020 Diversity Award Recipients

As part of its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration held Jan. 24, 51�� has announced the 2020 recipients of its Diversity Trailblazer Award, Beverly J. Warren Unity Award for Diversity and Rozell Duncan Student Diversity Award.

Tags: University News, Division of People, Culture and Belonging, Awards and Honors, Success Story

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Two 51�� Programs Recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Online Programs Rankings

U.S. News & World Report has named two 51�� programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2020. 51�� is recognized in the Best Online MBA Programs and Best Online Graduate Education Programs rankings. U.S. News released its 2020 Best Online Programs rankings Tuesday, Jan. 14.

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