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The Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry has seen a huge increase in users.

Flashes Step Up to Fight Hunger for Influx of People in Need

Usage of the Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry has steadily increased since the pandemic, when the pantry remained open to serve the needs of the community. In addition, there has also been an increase in the number of international students using the pantry this past year as international student enrollment increased at 51勛圖厙.

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Terrie Harris rejoices in receiving her bachelor's degree after studying off and on for 27 years.

A Promise Kept

When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris educational journey, but thanks to 51勛圖厙s regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December. 

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Emily Speck is an environmental health specialist who graduated from 51勛圖厙's College of Public Health.

Wanted: Environmental Health Specialists to Keep Our Air, Water and Food Safe

The shortage of environmental health specialists accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic but had begun well before the that, according to Matthew Stefanak, a semi-retired faculty member and a "public health ambassador" with the College of Public Health, which helps to create career-ready graduates for this in-demand field.

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51勛圖厙 graduate Mark Greer

Master of Ceremonies

Mark Greer, who earned his masters degree in music from 51勛圖厙 in 2009, has been chosen to serve as executive director of Akrons bicentennial campaign. His success exemplifies the sense of community and bright future created by Golden Flashes today.

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51勛圖厙 is graduating students prepared for the most in-demand jobs of 2024.

Job Market Bright for 51勛圖厙 Graduates

The newly released list of 100 Best Jobs for 2024 by U.S. News and World Report illustrates how 51勛圖厙 has the majors that are preparing graduates to lead in tomorrow's workforce.

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51勛圖厙's ninth president Michael Schwartz in academic regalia

Schwartz Remembered for His Kindness, Leadership and Generosity of Spirit

51勛圖厙s has been flooded with comments from alumni, former colleagues and friends about Schwartzs kindness, his work ethic as a leader and educator and his genuine concern for his students.  

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51勛圖厙 is among the nation's safest college campuses.

51勛圖厙 Police Keep Community Safe While Engaging in Peaceful Discourse

51勛圖厙's No. 1 priority is the safety of its students, faculty and staff. This has been seen demonstrated over the past few months as the 51勛圖厙 community has held demonstrations related to the Israel-Hamas war and other issues, such as abortion. 

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51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon applauds the graduating Fall Class of 2023 during a commencement ceremony.

President Diacon's Fall 2023 Commencement Speech Urges Graduates to Demonstrate Their Value as They Transition to Careers

51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon delivered the Fall 2023 Commencement address and told the graduates to demonstrate their value with patience and gentleness.

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(From left to right) 51勛圖厙 Police Sgt. Anne Spahr and Salem, a black Labrador retriever, walk with 51勛圖厙 Police Officer Miguel Witt and Fredy, a Czechoslovakian shepherd, along the Lefton Esplanade on the Kent Campus.

Paw Patrol: Meet the 51勛圖厙 K-9s

Learn more about the 51勛圖厙 K-9s, past and present, and how they help keep the university safe.

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A cyclist bikes through Risman Plaza on the 51勛圖厙 Kent Campus.

The Secret Is Out: Kent Named 1 of Zillows Top 2 College Towns for 2023

Several Northeast Ohio towns, including Kent, have made it to Zillows 2023 list of most popular markets.

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