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Black Joy Unlocked event with Marquis Davis and Janice Johnson

The Power of Music to Unlock Joy

On Wednesday, Feb. 28, attendees gathered to explore the role of music in Black culture and its ability to provoke happiness at the Empowerment Through the Arts: Black Joy Unlocked event to create a safe, welcoming community among diverse students at 51勛圖厙.

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Students Laughing

Fighting Post-COVID Social Anxiety through ProjectConnect

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety and depression levels have been on the rise. The Healthy Minds Study for 2021-22 found that 44% of students reported symptoms of depression and 37% reported anxiety disorders. That is where ProjectConnect comes in.

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Flash Friday Sally Maltempi

Flash Friday: Sally Maltempi

Sally Maltempi, a senior chemistry major with a focus in biochemistry and a music minor at 51勛圖厙 from Rootstown, Ohio, tests foodborne diseases by day and sings opera at night.  

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Alan Talarczyk, a graduate student in 51勛圖厙's College of Public Health, got his educational start at the Twinsburg Academic Center.

Learning How to Learn: From Regional Undergrad to Masters Degree Candidate

 A first-generation student who began his education journey at the Twinsburg Academic Center now has his sites set on medical school.

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Alumna McKenzie Morgan, fashion influencer

Oh, the Places She Goes

51勛圖厙 alumna McKenzie Morgan has been there, done that, and has seen it all from fashion to travel. Morgan began her fashion blog in high school, writing about trends and other aspects of the fashion world. Now she travels a world Styled By McKenz.

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Maria McDonald in Massillon Museums Studio M

Painting a Pathway

Since childhood, Maria McDonald loved painting. But it wasnt until she got to college that she saw how painting could be a career. Now, this 51勛圖厙 alumna is enjoying her first solo art show in Massillon Museums Studio M.

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Senior Hannah Fender is preparing to defend her honor's thesis.

Finishing the Race: 51勛圖厙 Senior Is Weeks Away from Defending her Honors Thesis

Hannah Fender is entering the home stretch.

She crunched her bachelors degree studies into three years, packed them full of research and other activities and now she is staring down the final 10 weeks of her undergraduate college career.

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Black Squirrel Silhouette with AI words

Generative AI: Friend or Foe?

Professional development is an important part of being a successful member of the professional workforce. Learning new skills is key for students, faculty and staff. University Library has developed the Digital Scholarship Series, a collection of professional development virtual and in-person opportunities focused on the digital landscape that will help professionals and introduce training to areas that may not be covered in regular instruction and curricula.

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TV2 covering Pres. Biden visit.

IN A FLASH: A Presidential Experience

Two student reporters from 51勛圖厙 had the opportunity to cover President Joe Biden's recent visit to East Palestine, Ohio. 

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Student Multimedia 3d Printer in action printing hearts

51勛圖厙s Hidden Gem Celebrates 25 Years

If you frequent the 51勛圖厙 Library for Starbucks and studying, you may not have noticed you were within feet of one of the most important resources for students on campus. The Student Multimedia Studio on the first floor provides a space for high academics and creative play for students, faculty and staff.  

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