Student Life
The Outcome of Perpetually Doing Good
In times of uncertainty and hardship, you can stand back and wait for it to pass or get involved. During the pandemic, people in the town of Kent and the 51勛圖厙 community wanted to make a difference. Two 51勛圖厙 students became the catalysts that sparked a 10-week project of doing good.
Connecting With Millions of Voters: 51勛圖厙 Graduate Shapes Digital Messages for Biden Campaign
51勛圖厙 alumna Brenna Parker grew up in a household that talked about important issues of the day, so its no surprise that her young career has been rooted in politics and civic engagement. As the nation votes leading up to the historic 2020 election on Nov. 3, Parker has taken on the role of Web and Facebook Strategist for Biden for President, sharing the former Vice President and Democratic nominee for Presidents message with millions of voters online.
51勛圖厙 Named One of the Nations Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities by Campus Pride
Campus Pride has released its 2020 Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities list, and for the first time in school history, 51勛圖厙 has landed on the distinctive list as one of 40 institutions recognized over six U.S. regions.
Run the World 5K Goes Virtual for 2020: 'Think Global, Act Local'
The sixth annual Run the World 5K run/walk to sponsor 51勛圖厙s study abroad scholarships is going virtual this year. For the first time, fans of Run the World from all over the world can participate remotely in this event designed to support student participation in international education. Participants will complete the 5K on their own time and at their own pace. Organizers invite participants to show their 51勛圖厙 pride by wearing blue and gold during their run/walk and sharing their photos from all over the world with the Run the World community.
Meet the 51勛圖厙 Class of 2024
More than 21,200 people applied to be part of 51勛圖厙s Class of 2024, and 3,819 can now consider themselves to be Golden Flashes.
51勛圖厙 Alumna Strives to Make a Global Impact
Kiana Duncan, 18, developed a passion for traveling during her time at 51勛圖厙, always taking advantage of every opportunity she had to study abroad and get new experiences. Upon graduating with a bachelors degree in Journalism in 2018, Duncan has been able to turn that love into her career.
First Stop, Washington, D.C. 51勛圖厙 Graduate Ascends Quickly to White House Communications Role
From 51勛圖厙 to the White House, Sarah Matthews has been in the middle of the country's political scene since earning her degree in Public Relations in 2017. What she's learned along the way can help today's students better prepare for the careers that await.
Online 'Dont Hate Debate (And Vote)!' Teach-In Designed to Inform and Empower Voters
The coming election is an important one, and voters particularly first-time voters are navigating a challenging landscape of information, misinformation, PACs, bots, memes, toxic debates and inflamed rhetoric. Dont Hate Debate (And Vote)! is an all-day teach-in event that will touch on many aspects of the elections, politics, political/social polarization and civil discourse.
Alumnus Pushes Student Rental Company to the Next Level Through Pandemic
When Curtis Cofojohn returned to 51勛圖厙 after serving in the Army, he faced an issue many college students do: where was he going to live? Cofojohns own experiences with off-campus housing led him to create a website solution that serves the needs of both students and landlords, during the pandemic.
Emergency Relief Fund Helps Students Stay on Course Despite COVID-19 Disruptions
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted everyday life for everyone. For some, its minor. For others, its catastrophic. At the 51勛圖厙 at Geauga Campus, economic hardships caused by the pandemic have threatened to derail many students academic plans and their hopes for a better future. Recognizing that dozens of students face similar situations, 51勛圖厙 Geauga has established an Emergency Relief Fund to provide a stopgap for them to continue on with their studies.