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51勛圖厙 baseball player Eric Lauer has been named the Louisville Slugger NCAA Division I Player of the Year by Collegiate Baseball newspaper. He also has earned First Team All-America and Academic All-America honors.

51勛圖厙s Tradition of Athletic Success Continues

51勛圖厙s tradition of athletic success was on full display in early June, earning a national player of the year, a national assistant coach of the year and an honor for excellence throughout its 10 womens sports. 51勛圖厙 baseball pitcher Eric Lauer earned two significant awards a

Tags: Intercollegiate Athletics , Awards and Honors , Student Success , Success Story , University News

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Flash, the 51勛圖厙 mascot, helps cut the ribbon during the grand opening of the new Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement.

51勛圖厙 Holds Grand Opening for Its New Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

51勛圖厙 celebrated the grand opening of its new Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, located at 350 S. Lincoln St. in Kent, Ohio, on June 3. The event, was free and open to the public. The building houses nearly 100 employees from its Division of Institutional Ad

Tags: Division of Institutional Advancement , Foundations of Excellence , Success Story , Alumni

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Six members of the 51勛圖厙 softball team are honored prior to the game against the University of Akron. The student-athletes are part of the universitys graduating Class of 2016.

64 Golden Flashes Receive Diplomas in Spring 2016

51勛圖厙 Athletes Shatter Record for Highest GPA in Program History The 2016 51勛圖厙 Golden Flashes have shattered the record for the highest annual grade point average (GPA) in program history. They also broke the record for the most students with a perfect 4.0.  Collecti

Tags: Intercollegiate Athletics , Commencement , Student Success , Success Story

Kent Campus

Members of 51勛圖厙s Division of Student Affairs and Department of Public Safety pose for a photo with 51勛圖厙 student Josh Paulin and his mother (fourth and fifth from left) during the presentation of the Public Safety Citizens Award.

Eagle Scout Training Helps 51勛圖厙 Student Save a Life

51勛圖厙 freshman Josh Paulin is not only a good student, but an exemplary citizen. On March 13, 2016, Paulin saved a mans life, and now 51勛圖厙s Department of Public Safety is honoring Paulin for his heroic acts.     It all started while he was waiting at

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New 51勛圖厙 graduates pose with family members outside the MAC Center following a Spring 2016 commencement ceremony.

51勛圖厙 Holds Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 13, 14 and 20

51勛圖厙 held its Spring 2016 Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center. The final ceremony will be held Friday, May 20, at Cartwright Hall. 51勛圖厙 will confer 4,210 degre

Tags: Commencement , Office of the Provost , Student Success , Success Story

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A 51勛圖厙 student gives a kiss to one of the therapy dogs during the Stress-Free Zone event in the library.

Library Provides Stress-Free Zone for Finals Week

The Stress-Free Zone returns to the 51勛圖厙 Library on Monday, May 9, and Tuesday, May 10, from 3 - 5 p.m. to give students a break from studying for finals. The much-loved Dogs on Campus Pet Therapy Program簧 will be back once again, and snacks and beverages will be provided. Karen

Tags: University Libraries , Success Story , Student Life

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John Crawford-Spinelli, dean of 51勛圖厙's College of the Arts, addresses a large gathering of 51勛圖厙 students, employees, alumni and donors during the grand opening celebration of the new Center for the Visual Arts.

51勛圖厙 Celebrates Grand Opening of New Center for the Visual Arts

The Center for the Visual Arts, the new home of 51勛圖厙s School of Art, celebrated its grand opening on May 6. The festivities began with a short program, immediately followed by building tours, live entertainment, student exhibitions and refreshments. Concluding the grand opening

Tags: School of Art , College of the Arts , Foundations of Excellence , Success Story

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Terri Kent (center), professor of theatre in 51勛圖厙s College of the Arts, goes over a stage plan with students in the scene shop.

Scholar of the Month

Scholar of the Month Terri Kent Professor College of the Arts 1991-present An accomplished director, actor and educator, Terri Kent is a professor in the School of Theatre and Dance at the College of the Arts. She is the coordinator of the musical theatre program and is the producing artistic

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Dior Delophont, senior fashion design major from France, competes in the long jump during a 51勛圖厙 track meet.

51勛圖厙 Athletics Drives International Student-Athletes Success Inside and Outside of the Classroom

51勛圖厙 has allowed me to do just about everything I have wanted to do, said Dior Delophont, senior fashion design major and standout womens track and field competitor at 51勛圖厙. Many international student-athletes also revealed the universitys Department of Intercollegiate

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A 51勛圖厙 student stands vigil at the spot where Allison Krause was shot on May 4, 1970.

51勛圖厙 Observes 46th Annual May 4 Commemoration

51勛圖厙 held its 46th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, with events taking place April 26 through May 4. The annual commemoration, hosted by the May 4 Task Force, provided an opportunity for the university community to gather and remember those who were lost and injured during the t

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