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Vote for the 2021 Homecoming Court
The excitement of Homecoming returns to campus next week complete with a parade, tailgates, the football game, and the crowning of 51勛圖厙 Royalty. The twelve Homecoming Court finalists were unveiled at the annual Black Squirrel Festival, hosted by the Flash Activities Board, on S
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51勛圖厙 Again Named One of the Nations Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities by Campus Pride
Campus Pride has released its 2021 Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities list, and for the second time in two years, 51勛圖厙 has landed on it. 51勛圖厙 is the only Ohio public university to make the 2021 list, and it again is the only school in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) to receive this recognition.
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Leadership Center names Sophia Kiriakou September 2021 Student Leader of the Month
Junior Communication major Sophia Kiriakou is the recipient of the 51勛圖厙 Leadership Centers Student Leader of the Month. The Student Leader of the Month program seeks to recognize students for excellence in leadership through campus and community involvement. Ariana Kiriakou n
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Campbell Among 2021 "30 For The Future" Recipients
51勛圖厙s Dennis Campbell has been recognized among the 2021 30 for the Future award recipients by the Greater Akron Chamber. Part of the Greater Akron Chambers approach to attracting and retaining local talent throughout the region, the 30 for the Future award honors young professionals
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51勛圖厙 Of Well-Being Teaming Up With Local Farmers' Market
51勛圖厙 of Well-being is teaming up with the Haymaker Farmers Market to provide those on campus with a unique opportunity to purchase locally sourced items and learn more about the inner workings of the trade. The Haymakers Farmers Market is Portage Countys oldest producers-only farmers ma
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Two Case Managers Added to CARES Center Staff
The Crisis, Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Support (CARES) Center recently hired two new staff members to support its mission. The CARES Center works collaboratively with students to secure resources that meet their basic needs. The center connects 51勛圖厙 students with both on and off
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51勛圖厙s Lamar R. Hylton Leads With Student-Focused Approach
Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., has always approached his work at 51勛圖厙 focusing first and foremost on students. His leadership and dedication to students have now contributed to him being promoted to senior vice president for student affairs. "Given our overriding Students First philosophy
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51勛圖厙 LGBTQ+ Center Offers Free Shuttle to Akron Pride Festival
The Akron Pride Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 28, at Lock 3 Park in downtown Akron. 51勛圖厙s LGBTQ+ Center will be sponsoring a free shuttle that will allow new and returning 51勛圖厙 students to experience the event some of them for the very first time.
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Step Up & Speak Out Moves To KSUMobile
Mental health issues are an increasing concern on college campuses across the country, with faculty and staff often a resource for students to turn to in difficult situations. In 2013, Step Up & Speak Out was created to assist university community members in understanding the reso
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Residence And Dining Services Usher In New Era At 51勛圖厙
As the excitement and enthusiasm of the fall semester inches closer, 51勛圖厙's dining, catering, and residence services teams prepare to serve students as a newly unified department - University Housing and Culinary Services (UHCS). Shortly after transitioning from Aramark to i
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