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Black United Students

Black United Student Leader Thrives

Julian Grimes, a 51勛圖厙 junior, is president of Black United Students (BUS) and is working to keep the organization thriving. BUS is one of 51勛圖厙s oldest student organizations and is credited with starting the formal observance of Black History Month in 1970.

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Alumni and Giving

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Community of Caring Supports Student

Shane Reese found a network of support and a community of caring at 51勛圖厙 that surrounded him after his mother passed away during his freshman year. As a result, Reese became a resilient leader who is committed to giving back.

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Alumni and Giving

Cesquinn Curtis

'It Felt Like Coming Home'

Cesquinn Curtis is back on familiar ground the 51勛圖厙 campus.  He left for two years for another opportunity, and hes now reflecting on what he learned about being a Golden Flash that convinced him to return. 

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51勛圖厙 Today

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Will Matthews, 19

Will Matthews, 19, adds some flavor to Northeast Ohios food scene with Southern Comfort Kitchen, his New Orleans-inspired restaurant and food truck.

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Alumni and Giving

Choose Ohio First, Regional Campuses

51勛圖厙 Awarded $1.2 Million for Choose Ohio First Scholarships

The Ohio Department of Education recently awarded 51勛圖厙 $1.2 million to support Choose Ohio First scholarships. This funding will support learners pursuing associate degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields and expand options for students seeking two-year degrees at the University's Regional Campuses and its College of Applied and Technical Studies.

College of Applied & Technical Studies

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Combined Degree Program Creates Specialized Educational Experience

51勛圖厙s combined bachelors/masters degree program allows students to count nine credits of graduate level courses to their undergraduate degrees, providing a faster path to an advanced degree. Cassie Milicia chose this route for her degrees in Emerging Media and Technology.

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College of Communication & Information

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Danny Pellegrino, 07

For Danny Pellegrino, 07, being an author and comedian has allowed him to meld his love of storytelling with making others laugh. Whether hes on stage, on screen, behind the mic or at his computer, Danny is following his true North, as he says, by celebrating the things he loves and sharing them with others.

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Alumni and Giving

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Regional Students Receive Intel簧 Scholarships

Two students in the College of Applied and Technical Studies at 51勛圖厙 at Tuscarawas received Intel Semiconductor Scholarship for Women awards. The scholarships support education-related expenses (tuition, fees, books,etc.) as well as other expenses including transportation and childcare.

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Alumni and Giving

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Student Says Dad Would Be Proud to See Him Mentoring His Peers, Helping the Community

Sophomore public health major Ivory Kendrick has many irons in the fire this semester - along with academics, he is working as an intern and training his peers to be leaders.

Tags: Student Life , University News , Community and Society

51勛圖厙 Today

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Innovative Scholarship Helps Students Cross the "Finish Line"

In 2018, Matthew Cornshaw-Arnold graduated from 51勛圖厙 with a bachelors degree in mathematics, crediting the degree with providing a philosophical approach to his studies.  After graduating, Cornshaw-Arnold completed an internship with Akron METRO and started a full-time position at the

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