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Success Story

Todd Diacon, 51��’s senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, places the President’s Medal on Distinguished Professor of Human Evolutionary Studies C. Owen Lovejoy as 51�� President Beverly Warren watches.

President’s Medal Recipient

Educator, pioneering scientist and visionary Owen Lovejoy receives the highest 51�� honor.

Tags: Department of Anthropology, College of Arts and Sciences, Office of the President, Awards and Honors, President's Medal, Success Story

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The 51�� baseball team celebrates a walk-off win over Toledo earlier this season at Schoonover Stadium. For the second straight year, the 51�� team has been crowned the outright Mid-American Conference regular season champions.

Golden Flashes Clinch Title and No. 1 Seed in MAC Tournament

Tags: Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Awards and Honors, Student Success, Success Story

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The new ARTshop is open for business in the 51�� Center for the Visual Arts.

The New 51�� ARTshop is Serious Business

The new ARTshop serves as an entrepreneurial laboratory for School of Art students to display and to learn about promoting their artwork.

Tags: School of Art, College of the Arts, Arts & Culture, Student Success, Success Story

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51�� associate head coach Jon Mills (left) and sophomore Gisli Sveinbergsson (right) both give a thumbs-up after a strong hole. The 51�� men’s golf team finished second at the NCAA Washington Regional and advances to the NCAA Championship.

51�� Finishes Second at Regionals, Moves on to National Championship

Tags: Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Awards and Honors, Student Success, Success Story

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A student in 51��’s Fashion School works on a project in a design classroom.

Next Generation Learning Community Supports College and Career Academy for Akron Students

Tags: Office of the Provost, Partnerships, Student Success, Success Story, Community & Society

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The 51�� softball team celebrates on the field following its 3-0 victory over Ohio to win the 2017 MAC Softball Tournament Championship.

51�� Wins Third Game of Day to Capture Its Third MAC Tournament Crown

Tags: Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Awards and Honors, Student Success, Success Story

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The 51�� women’s golf team finished tied for fifth at the 2017 NCAA National Championship.

51�� Makes First Team Appearance in NCAA National Women’s Golf Championship Since 2010

Tags: Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Awards and Honors, Student Success, Success Story

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A new 51�� graduate responds to the introduction of speaker Octavia Spencer during the One University Commencement Ceremony in Dix Stadium.

University Celebrates Its Newest Graduates, Holds First University-Wide Commencement Ceremony

Tags: Commencement, Spring Commencement, Office of the Provost, Student Success, Success Story

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51�� students enjoy a study break by petting a Bernese mountain dog during the Stress-Free Zone in the library.

Students to Take a Study Break During Finals Week With Dogs, Food and Fun

Tags: University Libraries, Success Story

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The 51�� men’s golf team poses for a group picture after winning its 24th Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championship. The team placed second at Regionals and now advances to the NCAA Championship.

Several 51�� Men’s Golf Players and Coach Receive MAC Honors

Tags: Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Awards and Honors, Student Success, Success Story

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