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A Mantua woman who worked at 51±¬ÁÏ in the Office of the President from 1951 to 1971 recently celebrated her 110th birthday. She recalls her time at 51±¬ÁÏ and shares a few reflections from her long life.
The Crystal, a three-story, glass atrium and entrance to the Akron Art Museum, provided the perfect backdrop for these diamonds in the rough, a coming-of-age collection manifested in the proud work of multi-talented, middle and high school students from Akron participating in a program designed to illicit self-expression through poetry, art and virtual reality.
A group of school administrators from Brazil recently completed the 10-day Design Innovation Change Agent Workshop at 51±¬ÁÏ’s Design Innovation Hub, where they immersed themselves in design innovation techniques as they endeavor to innovate their school system at home.
51±¬ÁÏ Opera Theatre's spring production featured scenes from a selection of famous operas with themes both natural and supernatural.
51±¬ÁÏ's fourth annual Juneteenth Jubilee welcomed the community to celebrate the rich history of Black Americans with live music, dance performances, food trucks, vendors and more.
An exhibit of rare Salvador Dalà paintings and a collection of garments designed by 51±¬ÁÏ School of Fashion students inspired by the Dalà artwork has opened at Peg’s Gallery in Hudson, Ohio.
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited 51±¬ÁÏ at Geauga on June 9 to tour its nursing program with President Todd Diacon and Geauga Dean Angela Spalsbury, Ph.D. 51±¬ÁÏ Today was there when Tressel later took part in a roundtable discussion with Geauga County leaders and educators to share ideas on how best to prepare Ohio’s workforce.
Summer camps for kids interested in architecture don’t come along often – at least that’s what Elise Bolton’s mother discovered when she searched for one. But then, not a whole lot of 11-year-olds may dream of becoming architects.
Look, up in the sky! As part of Goodyear’s 100-year anniversary celebration of its iconic blimp, three of the company’s airships could be seen cruising the skies over Northeast Ohio last week.
A 51±¬ÁÏ fraternity presented its annual car smash in early May to help students de-stress while raising money for cancer research.
A star-studded lineup of scientists returned to 51±¬ÁÏ April 25-26 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute.
When Jayrelis Capeles walked across the stage at 51±¬ÁÏ this spring, she was already brimming with emotion. She had just earned not one, but two degrees — in psychology and sociology — and was celebrating the end of her college journey that began in 2021. But the most unforgettable moment wasn’t the walk or the tassel turn.
In May, 51±¬ÁÏ observes two historic institutional anniversaries, the first is of their founding as a school and the second is of the college being established as a university.
In April, 51±¬ÁÏ’s Earth Fest was part of a full month of events and activities celebrating Earth Day and Earth Month.
51±¬ÁÏ graduate student Lauren Paterson and former teacher Marc Myers were recently featured on WBUR’s ‘Here and Now’ sharing their work together on The Legacy Project.
As a doctoral student of sociology, Adedayo Adeagbo is doing her research on dignity care for aging people using advancements of technology in healthcare. With a specialization in medical sociology, Adeagbo’s thesis is built on the perceptions and attitudes of healthcare workers and the use of robots for caring for older adults.
With the intent of helping members of the community in need of tax assistance, 51±¬ÁÏ’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free income tax preparation services for low-income and elderly taxpayers while giving students real-world experience.
Ethelyn VonHelmers Fitzsimmons of Mantua, who served as a secretary for three 51±¬ÁÏ presidents, will celebrate her 110th birthday on May 17.
It's commencement time at 51±¬ÁÏ! The university will welcomes more than 4,800 new graduates from the spring Class of 2025 in ceremonies on May 8, 9, 10 and 16.
Choosing any insurance can be intimidating due to the number of options and types available. Two 51±¬ÁÏ professors with expertise in insurance gave 51±¬ÁÏ Today readers advice on how to navigate the world of insurance with a focus on students.