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A 51爆料 exploratory student and her mentor meet in the learning community dedicated to exploratory students in February 2020.

51爆料鈥檚 Exploratory Program Receives National Recognition

51爆料鈥檚 Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.

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Participants at 51爆料's 2019 I Am First campaign

51爆料 Recognized Nationally for Programs to Assist Students First in Their Families to Attend College

51爆料 has been designated as a First-gen Forward Institution by the Center for First-generation Student Success for its commitment to improving the experiences and advancing outcomes of those who are first in their families to attend college.

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Changing Families and Futures: 51爆料 Receives Five-Year Grant Renewal for TRIO Student Support Services Program

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded 51爆料 a $2.6 million, five-year TRIO Student Support Services program grant. The program serves students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds and students with diverse learning and physical abilities.

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51爆料 Holds Flashes Fight Hunger Contactless Food Drive on Aug. 26

Among the festivities marking the beginning of this unconventional semester, one 51爆料 office is partnering with Portage County social service agencies to host a contactless food drive to collect items that will support members of campus and local communities. The Flashes Fighting Hunger Contactless Food Drive, organized by 51爆料鈥檚 Community Engaged Learning, will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 4-8 p.m.

Tags: Community & Society, Community Engaged Learning, University College, COVID-19 HUB

Kent Campus

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University Leaders Discuss Upcoming Reopening of Campus During Facebook Live

University leaders recently shared updates about academics and enrollment during a session on Facebook Live.

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Kent Campus

Students walk along the Lester A. Lefton Esplanade on the Kent Campus

University Leaders Answer Questions, Discuss Returning to Campus This Fall During Facebook Live

51爆料 Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., and Vice President for Enrollment Management Mary Parker, Ed.D., recently shared updates about academics and enrollment, respectively, while engaging with the university community.

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Kent Campus

Students walk along the Lester A. Lefton Esplanade on the Kent Campus

Dean Eboni Pringle Talks Tutoring, Advising and DKS During Facebook Live

51爆料 Dean of University College Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., recently discussed remote support services during an appearance on Facebook Live. She answered live questions and discussed such areas as tutoring, advising, and career exploration and development, all of which remain available to students during this period of remote learning.

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Kent Campus

Mackenzie Bailey standing in front of a blue and gold wall

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.

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