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Cartoonist and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alum Tom Batiuk signs a book for Jeff Young at the University Book Store on Nov. 30.

As ‘Funky Winkerbean’ Comes to an End, Comic Strip’s Creator Reflects on 50 Years

For a half-century, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumnus Tom Batiuk has penned the adventures of the students and staff of the fictional Westview High School, but now, "Funky Winkerbean" is coming to an end. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Today sat down with Batiuk to talk about his life's journey as a comic strip writer.

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The 2022 World Cup  in Qatar has given light to the clash of politics and sports.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Hosts International Discussion on Politically Charged World Cup

When the U.S. Soccer Team takes the field today to play Iran, there will be more on the line than just which team will advance toward the World Cup.  The match, which ended in a 1-0 victory for the U.S. team, comes at a time when protests within Iran for women’s rights have resulted in incre…

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DI and The Tower of Squares by night.

IN A FLASH: DI By Night

A nighttime view of The Design Innovation Hub and the Tower of Squares sculpture.

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Bradley Keefer, Ph.D, Associate Professor of History

Connections and Enthusiasm Combine for Distinguished Teaching Award

A war reenactor, a history enthusiast and a 35 years veteran educator. However, the most important thing for Bradley Keefer, associate professor of history at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Ashtabula, is the connections he makes with his students, leading him to earn the 2022 Distinguished Teaching Award.

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End-of-life care is part of the College of Nursing curriculum.

Passing With Grace and Dignity: Nursing Professor Honored for Her Work in Hospice Care

Making sure the seriously ill have the chance to communicate their final messages to loved ones, share their feelings and mend family relationships has been the primary focus of Dana Hansen's career as a hospice nurse. 

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51³Ô¹ÏÍø and the University of Rwanda will host a join peace conference in Kigali, Rwanda, in July 2023.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø and the University of Rwanda Build on Past Tragedies to Promote Global Peace

Past tragedies link 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and the University of Rwanda in a distinct way.

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A 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Army ROTC student helps with the annual planting of Daffodil Hill

Planting the Seeds (or bulbs) of Remembrance on 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Daffodil Hill

Volunteers from the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community helped in the annual planting of Daffodil Hill.

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Emilia Sykes Elected To Congress

Alumna Emilia Sykes Headed To Congress

Alumna Emilia Sykes to be sworn in January in Washington, D.C.

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A scene from "Head Over Heels," playing now through November 13

Falling 'Head Over Heels'

What happens when a 16th century romance combines with music from '80s pop group The Go-Go's? 

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Pictured from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's College of Nursing, are: Tracey Motter, associate dean of Academics; Kay Gianantonio, 2018-2020 Jonas Scholar; Nicole Lewis, 2020-2022 Jonas Scholar recipient; and Lisa Onesko, professor and director of the DNP Program.

College of Nursing Student Named Jonas Scholar Award Winner

Two-time 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumna and current Doctor of Nursing Practice student Nicole K. Lewis, MSN ‘20,  was selected by Jonas Philanthropies, a leading national philanthropic funder of graduate nursing education, as a 2020-2022 Jonas Scholar Award Recipient.

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