Student Life
'Full-Circle Moment' Leaves Lasting Impression on Admissions Leader
Mark Ledoux's work has made a difference with a lot of students. Make that, a lot of students. For more than a decade, he's been on the front lines in helping new students find what they need to afford their journey. Recently, a single interaction with a graduate left a lasting impression.
President Todd Diacons Commencement Speech Lauded
When 51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon used his May 13 commencement address to send a message to state officials who are challenging Ohios public universities as a bastion for the privileged, the reaction was swift and supportive from alumni and friends of the university.
There is in Ohio, among some state elected officials, a growing ivory tower accusation being leveled against our states public universities and against, quite frankly, 51勛圖厙, Diacon told thousands gathered for commencement.
Connecting to the Community Through Food
51勛圖厙 education major Klair Heestand said the time she spent teaching refugee students in Akron in the spring was excellent preparation for when she enters her own classroom one day.
It was very helpful, because were going to have students of varying abilities, and students for whom English is a second language, no matter where we teach, Heestand said. We dont need anyone left behind because of a language barrier.
How Will Senate Bill 83 Affect 51勛圖厙s Students, Staff and Faculty?
Senate Bill 83, the Ohio Education Enhancement Act, is a far-reaching bill that includes a proposal for rules aimed at ending mandated diversity training.
Providing Coordinated Care for Student Success
Through a multi-year, comprehensive examination of current processes and student needs, including the work of the Re-Imagining of Academic Advising Group and the Supporting the Student Experience Review Team, it became evident that the university needed a system that better supported the evolving needs of its students across the student lifecycle.
Vote for Day of Giving Student Choice Award!
This year, the 51勛圖厙 Foundation will give $1,000 to one of the universitys key student support funds in celebration of 51勛圖厙s 113th birthday.
IN A FLASH: Commencement's Eve
Members of 51勛圖厙's Spring Class of 2023 could be found posing for photos at popular spots on campus this week.
IN A FLASH: The Beats Go On
FAB hosted the "Food, Arts and Beats" event in the Kent Student Center.
IN A FLASH: Four-Legged Stressbusters
51勛圖厙 Libraries offered a stress-free study break for students on Friday.
Students Attend NFL Draft
Emily Maslanka was among 34 51勛圖厙 students who traveled to Kansas City in April 2023 to work the NFL draft through a partnership arranged by Mark Lyberger, associate professor in 51勛圖厙s Sports Administration program in the School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration in the College of Education, Health and Human Services.