Student Life
PNC Honors 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Student Achievers
Each semester, PNC recognizes two outstanding 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students as PNC Achievers. These students exemplify excellence in the classroom, in the community, and in student leadership and development.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Receives Highest Possible Score as an LGBTQ-Friendly Campus
A national organization has recognized 51³Ô¹ÏÍø with a perfect overall score for the university’s efforts to create a more inclusive campus and welcoming environment for all.
Review of Rules Could Help 'Books to Prisoners' Groups
A review of Ohio prison regulations could make it easier for charity groups to donate used books to Ohio prison inmates.
From 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to Tulsa, Okla.
Sharon Crawford’s story is not one of a typical 51³Ô¹ÏÍø student in the SSS program. Almost all of the students in the program live near the Kent campus or in one of the on-campus residence halls. Being on or close to campus allows SSS students easy access to tutoring services, the opportunity to participate in workshops and to attend on-campus events and off-campus trips. With Ms. Crawford living in a different state, it was a unique opportunity for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to bring her into the program.
Students Dive Into Service Projects on Alternative Spring Breaks
Instead of traveling to a bustling beach in Florida or a cross-country trip to the Rocky Mountains, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students embarked on a variety of alternative volunteer trips during this year’s spring break.
Student Defies Health Expectations - Will Join 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Masters Program This Fall
Doctors told her that she would never be able to walk again, she wouldn’t finish high school and would never make it to college. But this soon-to-be college graduate and upcoming 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Master’s student has proven those expectations wrong.
To the Rescue! 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Tuscarawas Students Built Robot That can Douse Fires, Save Lives
51³Ô¹ÏÍø at Tuscarawas engineering technology students collaborated on their capstone project during the spring semester and unveiled a search and rescue robot on finals night in early May.
College of Communication and Information Students Honored by Akron Press Club
Eight 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students received scholarships from the Akron Press Club and John S. Knight Memorial Scholarship Fund in April, totaling $40,000 in awards. College of Communication and Information students won eight of the nine awards given by the Akron Press Club this year.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Senior Finishes School While Managing Her Full-Time Business
Bethany Westphal is a very busy person. Like most seniors, Ms. Westphal spends her time doing school work and preparing for graduation in May. But, at the same time, she also runs the full-time business she started herself.
Talented Photojournalism Student Earns Prestigious Award and Internship Grant
Nathaniel Bailey has been interested in photography for as long as he can remember. After years of study and practice, Mr. Bailey’s passion has paid off. In March 2019, Mr. Bailey won the Chuck Scott Student Photographer of the Year award from the Ohio News Photographers Association (ONPA), and he was awarded the Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship.