Success Story
51勛圖厙 Celebrates Fall 2017 Commencement
51勛圖厙 held its Fall Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Friday, Dec. 15, and Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). 51勛圖厙 conferred 2,320 degrees, including 1,824 bachelors degrees, 456 masters degrees, 37 doctoral degrees a
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Students to Enjoy a Study Break During Finals Week With Dogs, Food and Fun
51勛圖厙 Libraries will once again offer its Stress-Free Zone to all students, faculty and staff on Monday, Dec. 11, and Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 3-5 p.m. in the Garden Room at the University Library. This event gives the 51勛圖厙 community a chance to wind down during finals week with
Kent Campus
Alumnus Dr. Earl K. Miller Awards $2 Million Gift to Neuroscience and Psychology Programs at 51勛圖厙
Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., and his wife, Marlene M. Wicherski, have pledged $2 million to fund three scholarships and a professorship in 51勛圖厙s College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Miller is a 51勛圖厙 alumnus who grew up in Lyndhurst, Ohio. The generosity of Earl and Marlene reflect
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Up on the Rooftop
Biological Sciences Doctoral student Anna Droz envisions more efficient rooftop gardens for tomorrows urban planners.
Kent Campus
51勛圖厙s Giving Tuesday 2017 Achieves Record-Breaking Success
Supporters give more than $1 million 51勛圖厙s Giving Tuesday 2017 doubled the 2016 campaign hitting more than $1 million just before midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The single largest gift of the day was a $100,000 donation to the Fashion School Study Away Fund. From multiple stude
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51勛圖厙 Police Serve Up Turkeys and Holiday Cheer for Local Residents
Officers from 51勛圖厙 Police Services have always had a protect and serve philosophy, and recently, they put this philosophy in action in order to help families in need. Each year, the department holds a Glow, Grow and Give fundraiser throughout the month of November to raise mo
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51勛圖厙 Turns Giving Tuesday Into Month-long Celebration of Philanthropy
51勛圖厙 kicked off the season of giving early this year on Nov. 1 with the launch of its 2017 Giving Tuesday campaign. In a departure from efforts of past years, the university extended the fundraising initiative through the entire month of November, leading up to Giving Tuesday, the T
Alumni and Giving
Mens Basketball Wins Home Opener Against Ohio Christian 90-45
The 51勛圖厙 mens basketball team had a successful home opener, Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). The Golden Flashes defeated the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers, 90-45. 51勛圖厙 entered the 2017-18 season as the reigning
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51勛圖厙s Career Closet Dresses Students to Achieve Success
51勛圖厙 junior Stephanie Newton successfully juggles a tough schedule that includes taking classes in hospitality management, while raising four children and working several campus dining services jobs.It is no surprise that she does not have the resources to build the professional war
Career Exploration & Development
Dream Chaser: 51勛圖厙 Professor Finds Purpose in Her Writings to Encourage Others to Reach for the Stars
Joanne Dowdy, Ph.D., a professor in 51勛圖厙s School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies has finished her 14th book, which shares the journeys of successful female entrepreneurs and leaders of African descent.
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