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51���� Aeronautics and Engineering Students Shine on Spring 2025 President's and Dean's Lists

51����'s College of Aeronautics and Engineering extends its congratulations to the exceptional students who have been named to the President's List and Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester.

IN A FLASH: Foundational Faculty

The roster of these current and former faculty assembled for 51����'s silver anniversary reads like the legend on a campus map, as so many in the 1935 photo had university buildings named for them. 

Bridging AI and Mental Health

Graduating ESDRI Fellows Reflect on Their Journey and What Comes Next

Capstone Redefined: Students Launch Design Team with Industry Support and Faculty Mentorship

What began as a senior capstone project for aerospace engineering students at 51���� has grown into a full-fledged student organization preparing to take flight in a national competition.

Dalí Comes to Ohio: Peg’s Foundation & Gallery Debuts Surrealist Masterpieces in U.S. First

Thanks to a collaboration between Peg’s Foundation & Gallery, Scabal and 51����’s School of Fashion, Peg’s Foundation & Gallery will become the epicenter of international art, fashion and innovation this summer with the U.S. premiere of “Dalí Beyond Time: Fashioning the Future.” The groundbreaking exhibit will bring 12 Salvador Dalí paintings commissioned for Scabal to Hudson, Ohio – and to American soil – for the very first time.

Crossing the First-Year Finish Line: ‘I’ve Learned So Much’

Muna Koirala’s first year at 51���� was an exercise in academic anxiety, and she’s willing to share her story in hopes that her struggles will help other students overcome their own.

Happy 115th Birthday, 51����!

In May, 51���� 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 A FLASH: 51����'s Earth Fest

In April, 51����’s Earth Fest was part of a full month of events and activities celebrating Earth Day and Earth Month. 

Alumni Spotlight: Riley Jones, B.S. ’24, Computer Engineering Technology

What began as a high school job bagging groceries at Heinen’s led Riley Jones to a full-time career in IT. Now an IT Specialist at the company’s corporate office, Jones manages technology systems across retail stores, warehouses, and a datacenter.

IN A FLASH: Building Skills With 'Bots

Kid-friendly 'bots help young people learn about programming, counting, logical thinking and more. 

From Kent to London

Meredith Blair’s passion for politics started at a young age, but it was her time at 51���� and abroad that strengthened h

Performing Arts Center Announces Strategic Shift for 15th Season

As the curtain closes on its 2024–2025 season, the Performing Arts Center at 51���� at Tuscarawas is proud to announce a b

Bridging AI and Mental Health

Evan Dan, a junior at Solon High School who is enrolled in College Credit Plus (CCP) at 51����, received the “Best Paper A

The Interview That Turned Into an Inter-Generational Friendship

51���� 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.

IN A FLASH: A FAB-tastic Block Party

A mid-April Block Party, presented by the Flashes Activities Board, welcomed spring to campus with makers' tables, a caricature artist, a photo booth, a giant, inflatable slide and more. 

Leadership Transition in Finance and Administration

Dear 51���� Faculty and Staff,

Aging with Care Through Technology

As a doctoral student of sociology, Adedayo Adeagbo is doing her research on dignity care for aging people using advancements of technology in healthcare.

51���� Students Make Filing Less Taxing

With the intent of helping members of the community in need of tax assistance, 51����’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.

Master of Public Health Online a ‘Transformative Experience’

51����’s nationally distinctive Master of Public Health (MPH) program provides students interested in continuing their public health educational journey online with several options, including the MPH with concentrations in health policy and management or social and behavioral sciences, and the STEM-designated MPH in epidemiology. The program positively impacts current graduate students and alumni in different ways.

Former 51���� Staffer Turns 110

Ethelyn VonHelmers Fitzsimmons of Mantua, who served as a secretary for three 51���� presidents, will celebrate her 110th birthday on May 17.

51���� Graduates in the I Promise Program Are ‘Shining Examples of Scholarship, Service and Passion’

Three students who are members of the first cohort of the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise program graduated from 51���� during the spring 2025 commencement.

IN A FLASH: Scenes from Commencement 2025

Feelings of joy, excitement and achievement filled 51����'s Memorial Arena and Convocation Center as members of the university's Spring Class of 2025 walked the stage to receive their degrees. 

51���� School of Fashion Has Role in Bringing Rare Salvador Dali Paintings to Ohio

What started as a simple conversation between a 51���� School of Fashion student and the American head of the global luxury menswear and fabric brand Scabal touched off a series of events that will result in a group of rarely seen Salvador Dali paintings having their North American debut in Northeast Ohio on June 12.

‘What is Your Raspberry?’

Brother Rogério Renato Mateucci, Rector of the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), delivered a deeply moving speech that challenged graduates to find meaning through courage and compassion.

Hairbrained: A Graduation Story of Success and Resilience

In a moment that captures the spirit of academic achievement, Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., 51����'s executive vice president and provost, delivered a powerful message to the Advanced Degree Class of 2025 – a message that goes far beyond traditional congratulations.

51���� Celebrates the Class of 2025

Legacies Change Lives: Marissa Baker

The compassion, empathy and care nurses showed Marissa Baker when her mother suddenly passed led her to pursue a career in nurs

51���� Is the Place to BEE

Providing and maintaining a sustainable, bee-friendly environment has earned 51���� a Bee Campus USA certification. Our healthy on-campus pollinators not only help the environment but also provide opportunities for learning and community engagement. 

IN A FLASH: Celebrating Spring 2025 Commencements

It's commencement time at 51����! 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. 

Assistant Dean Liz Sinclair Devotes Career to 51����

The Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Assessment at the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Liz Sinclair has worked with thousands of students during her 48-year career at the university. Now, as the spring 2025 semester ends, she sets her sights on retirement.

51���� Confers Advanced Degrees During Commencement Ceremony

51���� is celebrating its first group of graduates, with the university conferring 1,169 advanced degrees as part of its Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies.

Exploring Mycelium-Based Composites: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Sustainable Materials

A new project funded by the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute

Driven By Discovery

51���� Honors College senior Kendra Dillon is wrapping up her undergraduate career with an impressive list of achievements, research contributions and future plans that have garnered attention well beyond campus. 

IN A FLASH: Enter The Stress-Free Zone

Finals Week can be a stressful time for students, so 51���� offers opportunities for students to take a break from their studies and relax with therapy dogs and  fun activities. 

Celebrating 20 Years of Service

The 20-Year Club Service Award is an annual distinction established in 1966 to honor classified and unclassified staff employees who have dedicated 20 years of continuous service to 51����.