Community & Society
Courtroom Ready: Mock Trial Team Takes the Stand
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Mock Trial Team has only six months to learn about a fictional case before acting it out during its competition season. The team will head to Penn State University in mid-February to compete in the Regional Competition. These local and regional experiences provide students with the opportunity to test their skills against the best in the country while gaining a broader perspective on the legal field.
Careful Planning Creates Safe Environments On 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Campuses
51³Ô¹ÏÍø is committed to providing a safe environment for our students to live and learn and uses a multi-layered approach to assure security and wellness for our entire university community.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Prison Reentry Program Featured on WKBN-TV
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Prison Reentry Program was recently featured on WKBN-TV for its partnership with FCI Elkton, featuring the inaugural class of 18 incarcerated students who earned their 51³Ô¹ÏÍø associate degrees.
‘I Felt Like I Was Being Welcomed Into a Community’
Fostering Pathways for Bright Futures is an innovative program within 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's University Outreach and Engagement that provides academic, emotional and social support while connecting young people to opportunities in higher education. It's making a real impact for students.
Crossing the Degree Finish Line at Last
Every semester, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø reopens the door to a diploma for students who left college without finishing a degree.
A job opportunity, a family crisis, military service or running out of money – there are many reasons why students leave college without completing their studies.
IN A FLASH: Pastel Morning
A 51³Ô¹ÏÍø staffer shared an image of a misty, painted sky on campus in early January.
Family Ties at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Police Services and Beyond
Meet the Sprague family and their unique tie to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. After retiring as an Ohio State Trooper, Rick Sprague accepted a position with the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø police services last year. His son, Officer Tristan Sprague, also joined the police department last year. In the fall, Rick Sprague’s two daughters enrolled at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, making the family’s service to the campus community all the more meaningful.
Six Golden Flashes Named to Crain's 20 in Their 20s List
Six talented 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni were among the changemarkers recognized in Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 20 in Their 20s. These leaders excel in their careers, impact their community and carry their Golden Flash pride wherever they go.
The Shape of Things to Come
A new, temporary roundabout at the intersection of East Main Street and Horning Road has opened, showing how road improvements are beginning to take shape on the north side of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Kent Campus.
Do Roundabouts Have You Going in Circles?
Whether you call them roundabouts or traffic circles, this increasingly popular feature on American roadways can have some drivers spinning. But while roundabouts are considered safer than traditional intersections for vehicle traffic, how safe are they for pedestrians?