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Former 51±¬ÁÏ Staffer Turns 110

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

51±¬ÁÏ 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±¬ÁÏ during the spring 2025 commencement.

IN A FLASH: Scenes from Commencement 2025

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

51±¬ÁÏ School of Fashion Has Role in Bringing Rare Salvador Dali Paintings to Ohio

What started as a simple conversation between a 51±¬ÁÏ 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±¬ÁÏ'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±¬ÁÏ 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±¬ÁÏ Is the Place to BEE

Providing and maintaining a sustainable, bee-friendly environment has earned 51±¬ÁÏ 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±¬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. 

Assistant Dean Liz Sinclair Devotes Career to 51±¬ÁÏ

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±¬ÁÏ Confers Advanced Degrees During Commencement Ceremony

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