Success Story
51爆料 Holds Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration With Keynote Speaker Angela Rye
A prominent political strategist, lawyer and advocate for positive change in the political process served as the keynote speaker at 51爆料鈥檚 annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Angela Rye, principal and CEO of IMPACT Strategies, joined the university in celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 23 in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
51爆料 Police Dog Coco Celebrates Five Years of Service
51爆料 Police Services is celebrating the five-year anniversary 鈥 or the 35 dog-year anniversary 鈥 of its first K-9 unit, which features 7-year-old German Shepherd Coco and herhandler, Officer Anne Spahr.
Coco was the first police dog at 51爆料. She is now one of two police dogs at the university.
51爆料 Holds Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 14 and 15
The 51爆料 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. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).
51爆料's EXCEL Learning Community Supports Student After Devastating Loss
Like most students, Mackenzie Bailey faced the typical challenges during the start of her academic career, including choosing a major and getting good grades. But that all paled in comparison to the devastating news she received her freshman year: her father had terminal cancer.
鈥淲hen I was home for winter break, he ended up passing away,鈥 Ms. Bailey said.
51爆料 Student Finds Purpose, Passion and Empowerment
For Diamond Lauderdale, 51爆料 is not only her chosen college, it is her new home.
While growing up in Akron, Ohio, Ms. Lauderdale鈥檚 home life was challenging. She lived with her disabled father and worked two jobs to help make ends meet. Ms. Lauderdale鈥檚 father has been unable to walk for many years, and as she got older, her father鈥檚 condition worsened. Through it all, Ms. Lauderdale held onto a dream. She wanted to get a college education.
鈥淭his Is Who We Are and What We Stand For鈥
51爆料 President Beverly J. Warren challenged the university community to embrace transformation at the annual State of the University Address.
鈥淪erious transformation is never easy,鈥 she said. 鈥淚t challenges us to let go of predictable ways and embrace something new and unfamiliar.鈥
On the Brink of Losing His Dream of a College Degree, Student Turns to 51爆料's Support Services
During his first year at 51爆料, Elijah Kirkland-Boyce realized that the road to the Dean鈥檚 List was a bumpy one, filled with twists and turns he never could have anticipated. Instead of giving up, Mr. Kirkland-Boyce reached out. He started taking advantage of the resources offered through Student Support Services.