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Fourth grade students from the I PROMISE School in Akron, Ohio spend time in the science lab at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Brain Health Research Institute

Young Brainiacs: I PROMISE Fourth Graders Have Fun Learning Science

51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 94 fourth-grade students from the I PROMISE School in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology.

Tags: Research & Science, Community & Society, Community Impact

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A scene from the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Opera Theatre's Fall 2023 Concert

IN A FLASH: Scenes of Life at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Opera Theatre

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Opera Theatre's Fall 2023 concert explored themes of love in all its forms. 

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Lecturer Sarah Bixler leading a nursing class

IN A FLASH: Learning the Ins and Outs of Patient Care

51³Ô¹ÏÍø nursing students learn fundamental skills using sophisticated patient simulators and each other. 

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CARES Center Giving Tree ornament

‘If You Give It to Us, It Goes to Students’

From Nov. 27-Dec. 15, the Giving Tree in the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø CARES Center provides and easy way to anyone to help 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students in need. 

Tags: CARES Center, Community Impact, Community & Society, Student Life, Students First, Kent Student Center

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Vitalant blood donation

IN A FLASH: Vital Donations, Vital Scholarships

Your blood donations this week help two ways, by saving lives and funding 51³Ô¹ÏÍø scholarships.

Tags: Student Life, scholarships, Blood Drive, Community Impact, Community & Society

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I PROMISE School fourth graders from Akron, Ohio will learn about the brain at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Brain Health Research Institute

I PROMISE Fourth Graders to Take Over 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Brain Health Research Institute

51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Brain Health Research Institute on Wednesday, Nov. 29, will welcome 94 fourth-grade students from Akron, Ohio’s I PROMISE School for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology. 

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Mother and baby

Helping Those Who Help New Moms

Community healthcare providers in Northeast Ohio are encountering an increase in patients seeking maternal mental health services. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College of Nursing Assistant Professor James Tudhope and his research team aim to make maternal mental healthcare more integrated into regular practice and standard education.

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51³Ô¹ÏÍø senior fashion merchandising major Mackenzie Karsten of Clarkston, Michigan, an intern for the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Women's Center, looks over donations for this year's university coat drive.

Winter Coat and Clothing Drive Ongoing Through Dec. 15

From now through Dec. 15, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is collecting clean, gently used or new items of warm clothing for all ages, including coats, hats, gloves, scarves and sweaters, as part of its Winter Coat and Clothing Drive. 

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community & Society, Community Impact, Organizational Sustainability

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Native American Heritage Month Celebration 2023

IN A FLASH: A Celebration of Native American Heritage

The E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø sponsored a series of events to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.

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Darrel Jones earned his bachelor's degree from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø after a 25-year prison sentence.

Changing Lives Through Education and Hope

51³Ô¹ÏÍø has been awarded a new Department of Justice reentry grant to make college enrollment and other support available for people starting over after incarceration. 

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