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The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Columbiana County campuses held a graduation celebration to recognize members of the Rising Scholars program who are each graduating from their respective high schools this spring. The graduating scholars include:Aliceson Alvarez, East Liverpool High SchoolKaylynn Centofanti, Columbiana County Career and Technical Center (CCCTC)Taylor Chapman, Leetonia High SchoolJazzmen Echols, Southern Local High SchoolMadison Frantz, Crestview High SchoolJosé Garcia III, East Liverpool High SchoolShawn German, Salem High SchoolMyla (Alyviah) Huston, United Local High SchoolAngelina Lopez...

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni family will grow by more than 4,800 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Spring Class of 2025 will be recognized with commencement ceremonies on May 8-10 and May 16. All of the commencement ceremonies will be livestreamed at www.kent.edu/commencement.In total, 4,857 degrees will be conferred this spring, consisting of 584 associate degrees, 3,104 bachelor’s degrees, 978 master’s degrees, 180 doctoral degrees and 11 educational specialist degrees. Among ...

As 51³Ô¹ÏÍø marked the 55th anniversary of the events of May 4, 1970, one student's stirring address captured the attention of those gathered at the annual commemoration ceremony.Julian Grimes, a graduating senior and president of Black United Students (BUS), delivered an impassioned speech connecting the historical struggle for civil rights to current challenges facing higher education. His message resonated deeply with the multigenerational audience of students, faculty, alumni, and community members."Freedom is not given. It is fought for. And that fight is here now," Grimes de...

51³Ô¹ÏÍø at East Liverpool recognized the academic achievements of several students during its annual Campus awards banquet, while also honoring the service of faculty, staff and community leaders.The awards and recipients are:Student Awards:Outstanding Information Technology Students:Gage RamosLauren SchroederOutstanding Psychology Student:Treasure Reynolds Associate Degree of Nursing Academic Award:Ciara CastoAssociate Degree of Nursing Service Award:Rachel SteeleAssociate Degree of Nursing Outstanding Student Award:Aleah MalleskeOccupational Therapy Assistant Academic Awar...

The Leadership Tuscarawas Class of 2025 will celebrate the culmination of their 10-month leadership development journey at the Graduation Celebration on May 13, 2025, at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø at Tuscarawas. The event will highlight the achievements of thirty-three class members, with each receiving recognition for their dedication to leadership growth and community service.As part of the program, class members collaborated on five impactful community projects aimed at enhancing the quality of life in Tuscarawas County.This year’s projects include Tuscarawas Arts Partnership: Cultivating and Su...