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J.R. Campbell, executive director of the Design Innovation Initiative at 51±¬ÁÏ, speaks during the construction launch event for the Design Innovation Hub.

51±¬ÁÏ Celebrates Construction Launch of Its Design Innovation Hub

51±¬ÁÏ celebrated the launch of a dynamic new space, the Design Innovation (DI) Hub, which will bring innovations from many disciplines together in a 68,000-square-foot building near the center of the Kent Campus.

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

Kent Campus

Legendary journalist Bob Woodward will speak at 51±¬ÁÏ the evening of May 4 as part of the university’s Presidential Speaker Series. (Photo credit: Lisa Berg)

Legendary Journalist Bob Woodward to Speak at 51±¬ÁÏ on May 4

On Saturday, May 4, legendary journalist Bob Woodward comes to 51±¬ÁÏ as part of the Presidential Speaker Series. He will speak at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).

Tags: Presidential Speaker Series , Office of the President , WKSU , Success Story

Kent Campus

Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D., a leader in the field of neuroendocrinology and circadian rhythms, is the newly appointed director of 51±¬ÁÏ’s Brain Health Research Institute.

51±¬ÁÏ Names Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D., Inaugural Director of Brain Health Research Institute

Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D., a leader in the field of neuroendocrinology and circadian rhythms, is the newly appointed director of 51±¬ÁÏ’s Brain Health Research Institute.

Tags: University News , Research & Science , College of Sciences and Humanities , Success Story , Brain Health Research Institute

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51±¬ÁÏ College of Nursing juniors (from left) Aaliyah Davis, Adam Roman and Christina Hansen serve their clinical rotations at University Hospitals of Cleveland.

University Hospitals, 51±¬ÁÏ Address Nursing Shortage in Northeast Ohio Through New Nursing Education Program

University Hospitals and 51±¬ÁÏ are joining forces to address the ongoing nursing shortage in Northeast Ohio through a new nursing education initiative that will increase the number of baccalaureate-degreed nurses who enter the workforce each year.

Tags: Health , College of Nursing , Success Story

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Julian Edelman in the NFL

Electrifying Edelman: 51±¬ÁÏ Alumnus Named Super Bowl MVP

Julian Edelman capped off Super Bowl LIII with a victory for the New England Patriots and claimed the highest honor awarded to a player during the championship game of the National Football League (NFL).

Tags: University News , Intercollegiate Athletics , Success Story

Kent Campus

51±¬ÁÏ’s Online MBA program is ranked among the top 100 programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report’s on its 2019 Best Online MBA Programs list.

51±¬ÁÏ’s Online MBA Program Ranks in Top 100 in Nation by U.S. News & World Report

51±¬ÁÏ’s Online MBA program is ranked among the top 100 programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report’s on its 2019 Best Online MBA Programs list. 51±¬ÁÏ’s Online MBA program ranks 90th in the country and 66th among public institutions. This is the first year Kent Stat…

Tags: University News , U.S. News & World Report , Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship , Awards and Honors , Success Story

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Herb Page stands on golf course in front of foliage with golf bag filled with clubs

51±¬ÁÏ’s Director of Golf Herb Page Inducted Into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame

The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum has announced that Herb Page, 51±¬ÁÏ’s director of golf and men’s golf head coach, has been selected for 2019 induction into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. With his induction, Coach Page becomes the 25th person inducted into the Canadian G…

Tags: Intercollegiate Athletics , Success Story

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51±¬ÁÏ Police Services is celebrating the five-year anniversary of its first K-9 unit, which features 7-year-old German Shepherd Coco and her handler, Officer Anne Spahr.

51±¬ÁÏ Police Dog Coco Celebrates Five Years of Service

51±¬ÁÏ Police Services is celebrating the five-year anniversary – or the 35 dog-year anniversary – 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±¬ÁÏ. She is now one of two police dogs at the university.

Tags: Department of Public Safety , Division of Finance and Administration , Success Story , Police Services

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A graduate student proudly displays her diploma during 51±¬ÁÏ’s advanced degree Commencement ceremony.

51±¬ÁÏ Holds Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 14 and 15

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. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).

Tags: Commencement , Office of the President , Success Story

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Katie, an English cream golden retriever, enjoys the company of 51±¬ÁÏ students as she smiles for the camera during the Stress-Free Zone in the library.

Students to De-Stress With Dogs During Finals Week

51±¬ÁÏ Libraries will host its sixth-annual fall semester Stress-Free Zone on Monday, Dec. 10, and Tuesday, Dec. 11. The event will be open to all 51±¬ÁÏ students, faculty and staff from 3-5 p.m. in the Garden Room on the first floor of the University Library. Stress-Free Zone kic…

Tags: Student Life , University Libraries , Success Story

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