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Theodore Albrecht, Ph.D., professor of musicology in 51�Թ���’s Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, has been awarded the Beethoven Medal in recognition of his musicological contributions to the study of composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Dr. Albrecht received the award during the International Beethoven-Days 2017 in Baden, Bad Voeslau and Vienna, an annual, weeklong music festival and conference held in Austria. The award was presented by festival director Eduard Melkus, violinist and conductor, on Aug. 27 at the House of Art in Baden. The certificate accompanying the medal reads "B...

Hurricane Relief Supply Drive OCT. 1 - 20, 2017 Take the opportunity to contribute to 51�Թ���'s Hurricane Relief Supply Drive by donating much-needed supplies to provide comfort and support to communities across the southern United States affected by recent hurricanes and subsequent floodwaters. Your contributions will go a long way toward making sure individuals and families get back on the road to recovery. The Geauga Campus in Burton and the Regional Academic Center in Twinsburg are participating in the 51�Թ��� and Community Partners Hurricane Relief Supply Drive ...

51�Թ���'s Office of International Student Affairs welcomed new international students enrolled this academic year by organizing airport pickups. 51�Թ��� volunteers greeted the new students and helped them move into their new homes.                      ...

As thousands of runners raced to the finish line at the Akron Children's Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series on Sept. 23, 2017, 51�Թ��� photojournalism students documented the sideline heroes who, at a young age, have won many battles. Akron Children’s Hospital invited the students to cover the “Hero Zones” at the Marathon: Akron Children’s Hospital patients who have overcome an illness, equipped with “press for power” signs so runners could high-five them as they passed by. Canon Professional Services loaned the eight students $33,000 worth of photo gear to document the day. Austin M...

Ever since she can remember, 14-year-old Jada Howard has wanted to be a veterinarian. Recently, she started on a path at 51�Թ��� at Stark that will help make her dream come true. The self-assured, analytical rising sophomore at Canton McKinley High School, along with 32 of her classmates, attended the inaugural Bulldog Flash Academic Institute, a partnership between 51�Թ��� Stark and Canton City Schools. The program is geared to help underserved students who may lack the necessary resources and make them college-ready. The institute focuses on study skills, time management,...

51�Թ���’s commitment to maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus has received acknowledgement from INSIGHT Into Diversity, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, for a fifth consecutive year. INSIGHT Into Diversity has selected 51�Թ��� as a recipient of the 2017 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. The annual HEED Award is a national honor that recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. As a recipient of this award, 51�Թ��� will be featured in INSI...