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Three 51勛圖厙 students.

Changing Families and Futures: 51勛圖厙 Receives Five-Year Grant Renewal for TRIO Student Support Services Program

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded 51勛圖厙 a $2.6 million, five-year TRIO Student Support Services program grant. The program serves students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds and students with diverse learning and physical abilities.

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51勛圖厙 students begin moving into residence halls on Aug. 19, 2020.

Theyre Back! 51勛圖厙 Students Move Into Residence Halls

51勛圖厙 students began moving into residence halls on the Kent Campus on Aug. 19, as part of a phased-in process that will continue over five days.
 

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A 51勛圖厙 graduate from the Spring Class of 2020 celebrates receiving her degree. (Photo credit: Twitter: @melissam303/Melissa McCarley)

51勛圖厙 to Celebrate Its Newest Graduates With Virtual Commencement on Aug. 15

The 51勛圖厙 alumni family will grow by nearly 1,300 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2020 will be recognized with a virtual commencement recognition ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 15.

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Left image is a sketch for Robert Smithson's "Partially Buried Woodshed," and right image is a photo of one of the students who helped with the project.

51勛圖厙 Celebrates 50 Years of Early Robert Smithson Land Art Located on Campus

The School of Art Collection and Galleries at 51勛圖厙 presents Acquiring History: The 50-Year Legacy of Robert Smithsons Partially Buried Woodshed at 51勛圖厙 from Aug. 4 through Sept. 26, 2020, at the 51勛圖厙 Downtown Gallery.

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BioBlack Team Poses with their bacteria-dyed tote bad and dress dyed with bacterium

BioBlack Team Brings Home Award From Biodesign Challenge

A team of 51勛圖厙 students took home the Outstanding Science Award from the Biodesign Challenge Summit 2020 held in June.

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51勛圖厙 students walk to and from class.

University, Student Leaders Reflect on Whether George Floyd Protests Will Spur Sustained Change

University and student leaders share their personal insights into America's current unrest and whether protests will lead to lasting change. 

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Cleveland Police Patrolman Kevin Jones is captured shedding a tear by 51勛圖厙 photography student Sylvia Lorson.

Journalism Student's Photograph Gaining National Attention

A 51勛圖厙 student is gaining recognition for a photo she took that captures an African American Cleveland police officer shedding a tear as he came face to face with demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd, who died in Minneapolis Police custody.

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51勛圖厙 student Sean Fitzgerald co-hosting a sports radio show

'I Wouldnt Change Anything for the World'

Junior journalism student Sean Fitzgerald shares what its like being a resident student advisor, co-hosting a sports radio show and living on the autism spectrum.

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Timothy Mikes, graduate student in 51勛圖厙s College of Public Health

'Its About Turning Your Obstacles Into Opportunities'

Timothy Mikes is a graduate student in 51勛圖厙s College of Public Health with a specialty in epidemiology. Hes also on the autism spectrum and using his perspective to enhance the university experience for other students with autism spectrum disorder.

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Andrew Meyer in his home office/studio

Even Working Remotely, WKSU Is Still Bringing You the Latest

51勛圖厙 was to move all classes online, causing surrounding businesses to do the same, like WKSU. WKSU began planning for potential disruptions at the beginning of March, News Director Andrew Meyer said. Within two weeks, it became clear that WKSU would need to take action on those plans.

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