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51±¬ÁÏ graduate Luana Johnson highlights how the American Academy partnership and the university's elite design labs provided the professional access needed to launch a global career.

Spring rain showers and warming temperatures are inspiring flowers and plants to bloom and students to enjoy spending more time outdoors.

Meet Ayna Tazhiyeva, a first-year double major in communication studies and international studies, from Turkmenistan, Central Asia.  Combining her studies with a role at University Libraries, Tazhiyeva finds her voice through research and community connection.

Originally from Vaughan, Ontario, Emma Klein made the transition to 51±¬ÁÏ not only for academic excellence but also for personal growth and a collegiate sports experience. Now in her sophomore year, she is a part of the Honors College, a member of the 51±¬ÁÏ Division I women’s soccer team, and is a member of Phi Delta Epsilon.

51±¬ÁÏ’s Culinary Services faces the daily challenge of serving more than 20,000 meals to students, staff, and faculty. The increasing number of food allergies further complicates this task.

51±¬ÁÏ is preparing to introduce a major shift in its residential experience with the launch of Theme Communities starting in fall 2026. The new model focuses on specific interests or student experiences.

Scholarships remain one of the most powerful ways to make higher education more affordable. They don’t just lighten the financial load; they open doors, expand opportunities and help students focus more on learning and less on financial stress. At 51±¬ÁÏ, students have access to tools that make the search easier and more strategic, especially through ScholarshipUniverse, the university's personalized, scholarship-matching platform.

51±¬ÁÏ Libraries has gone mobile, so students, staff and faculty can more easily navigate the wide array of assets the library houses from anywhere. University Libraries acquired the app in partnership with OhioLINK and then configured it to make it “perfectly 51±¬ÁÏ."

51±¬ÁÏ students explored a new dining option on campus as Bamboo had its grand opening in The Hub.

Lauren Cohen, a senior journalism major from Twinsburg, Ohio, has already made an impact during her internship, producing many front-page stories for the Akron Beacon Journal and Signal Akron. 

Students at 51±¬ÁÏ's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship got an honest look at the impact of imposter syndrome and, more importantly, what to do about it.

A group of 51±¬ÁÏ students spent their spring break learning in Italy and Greece and attending the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics as part of the Business of the Olympics, an advanced sports administration course.

Being a new student at a university can be a huge transition for some. Finding their "fit" and a sense of belonging can be essential to their academic and personal success. Knowing this, 51±¬ÁÏ's student organizations, activities, events and recreational services offer students opportunities to de-stress, connect, build networks and find friends for life. 

While many students spent the spring break traveling or having fun in the sun, twin brothers Ray and Will Maynard spent the week studying.

Foggy days on campus are a sign that warmer temperatures and springtime weather are on the way.

Nearly 10% of all 51±¬ÁÏ undergraduates are participating in the groundbreaking 51±¬ÁÏ Student Life Study, providing the university with concrete information about what it’s like to be a modern-day college student.

Meet Tatiana Placer, a graduate student pursuing her master’s in architecture and design at 51±¬ÁÏ. Placer was born in Germany on a U.S. military base and was raised mostly in Orlando, Florida. Growing up in a Puerto Rican household, her upbringing was deeply rooted in the Puerto Rican diaspora.  

51±¬ÁÏ’s Career Exploration and Development fair connects students with leaders from Disney, Rock Entertainment and more, who share words of wisdom for students.