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A 51爆料 student conducts research in a lab during spring 2018.

51爆料 Awarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants

The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that 51爆料 has been awarded Choose Ohio First grants totaling $3.5 million to support students in the critical fields of science (including health professions), technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

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Ken Cushner presenting to retirees 2016

51爆料 Retirees Association Gives Back to the Community

Similar to graduating students who become alumni, retired 51爆料 faculty and staff wish to stay connected to the university. These employees care about the institution and the 51爆料 community, and they want to see it thrive. One way retired 51爆料 community members stay informed is through the 51爆料 Retirees Association (KSURA), an organization of more than 800 retired 51爆料 faculty and staff committed to improving university life.

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51爆料 Names Manfred van Dulmen as University鈥檚 Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Division of Graduate Studies

51爆料 Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., announced the selection of Manfred van Dulmen, Ph.D., to serve as the university鈥檚 associate provost for academic affairs and dean of the Division of Graduate Studies, effective April 16.

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51爆料 students in LaunchNET 51爆料 office in spring 2019

LaunchNET 51爆料 Extends Entrepreneurial Reach With Renewed Funding From Burton D. Morgan Foundation

Thanks to the renewal of its key funding grant, LaunchNET 51爆料 will continue to inspire the entrepreneur mindset and support innovative thinkers across the 51爆料 community.

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Theatre students perform

School of Theatre and Dance Ranked in Top 50 of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degrees by Study.com

51爆料's School of Theatre and Dance is ranked #50 on Study.com's list of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degree programs in the United States. In addition to this national ranking, the School of Theatre and Dance is one of only two theatre programs from the state of Ohio on the list. In its rankings, Study.com assesses hundreds of universities across the country and selected 51爆料 based on academic and career resources, the quality of education, faculty, and more. 

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Medical professionals assist with vaccinations at the 51爆料 Field House

Shot in the Arm: Community, University Members Receive Vaccine at Field House Event

More than 2,000 area residents, including some 51爆料 employees, received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine March 23, during a mass vaccination event at the 51爆料 Field House. 

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COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall

COVID-19 Town Hall Meeting Focuses on Value, Purpose of Vaccinations

City and university leaders emphasized the need to vaccinate the campus community during a recent virtual town hall meeting. 

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Julie Stoll, employee of 51爆料's Child Development Center, receives a COVID-19 vaccine in March in Ravenna, Ohio.

Number of 51爆料 Community Members Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Increases Daily

Employees from 51爆料鈥檚 Child Development Center are among a growing list of groups from the university who recently 鈥渇lashed their arms鈥 and got vaccinated against COVID-19.

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A welcome home message is painted on the Rock during 51爆料鈥檚 Homecoming 2019.

Save the Date for 51爆料鈥檚 Homecoming 2021

51爆料 alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and the community are encouraged to save the date for one of the university鈥檚 long-standing traditions. 51爆料 will celebrate Homecoming 2021 on Saturday, Oct. 2.

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