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Students walk along the Lester A. Lefton Esplanade on the Kent Campus

University Leaders Answer Questions, Discuss Returning to Campus This Fall During Facebook Live

51勛圖厙 Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., and Vice President for Enrollment Management Mary Parker, Ed.D., recently shared updates about academics and enrollment, respectively, while engaging with the university community.

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Kent Campus

Students walk along the Lester A. Lefton Esplanade on the Kent Campus

Dean Eboni Pringle Talks Tutoring, Advising and DKS During Facebook Live

51勛圖厙 Dean of University College Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., recently discussed remote support services during an appearance on Facebook Live. She answered live questions and discussed such areas as tutoring, advising, and career exploration and development, all of which remain available to students during this period of remote learning.

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Kent Campus

A Conversation with Sonia Sanchez

"What Does It Mean To Be Human?"

Sonia Sanchezs visit to 51勛圖厙s campus on Wednesday, September 18, touched many members of the community, both students and visitors alike.  Sanchez's visit is part of the year long 50th Commemoration of the events of May 4, 1970 at 51勛圖厙.  Sanchez discussed how

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Honors College

A graduating 51勛圖厙 student adjusts his tassel before his Fall 2018 Commencement ceremony.

Public Universities Find Power in Numbers

51勛圖厙 is one of 130 public universities and systems nationwide that have joined forces to increase access to college, close the achievement gap and produce more degrees by 2025. The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) launched the initiative, Powered by P

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Kent Campus

Mackenzie Bailey standing in front of a blue and gold wall

51勛圖厙's EXCEL Learning Community Supports Student After Devastating Loss

Like most students, Mackenzie Bailey faced the typical challenges during the start of her academic career, including choosing a major and getting good grades. But that all paled in comparison to the devastating news she received her freshman year: her father had terminal cancer.

When I was home for winter break, he ended up passing away, Ms. Bailey said.

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Kent Campus

After all she has overcome, Diamond Lauderdale credits 51勛圖厙 with helping her reach her dreams.

51勛圖厙 Student Finds Purpose, Passion and Empowerment

For Diamond Lauderdale, 51勛圖厙 is not only her chosen college, it is her new home.

While growing up in Akron, Ohio, Ms. Lauderdales home life was challenging. She lived with her disabled father and worked two jobs to help make ends meet. Ms. Lauderdales father has been unable to walk for many years, and as she got older, her fathers condition worsened. Through it all, Ms. Lauderdale held onto a dream. She wanted to get a college education.

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Kent Campus

Student Elijah Kirkland-Boyce stands on the 51勛圖厙 Ice Rink

On the Brink of Losing His Dream of a College Degree, Student Turns to 51勛圖厙's Support Services

During his first year at 51勛圖厙, Elijah Kirkland-Boyce realized that the road to the Deans List was a bumpy one, filled with twists and turns he never could have anticipated. Instead of giving up, Mr. Kirkland-Boyce reached out. He started taking advantage of the resources offered through Student Support Services.

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Kent Campus

Kellie Miley standing among greenery and plants

From Failing Grades to a Masters Degree, How 51勛圖厙 Helped a Student Get Back on Track

Kellie Miley is the first to admit, when she graduated from Rootstown High School in 2008, she was not ready for college. In high school, she barely cracked a book yet managed a 3.2 grade point average (GPA).

Getting by with little effort changed when she started as a freshman at 51勛圖厙. By the end of the year, Ms. Miley found herself academically dismissed for poor grades.

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Kent Campus

Celeste Dawson credits 51勛圖厙s EXCEL program for making the Kent Campus feel like a second home.

EXCEL Helps Student Find Her Fit

Celeste Dawson had made up her mind. She was not going to attend college and that was her final decision. 

Her story could have ended there, but the support of her parents and a program at 51勛圖厙 opened up a new chapter in her life one filled with opportunities she never imagined.

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Kent Campus

Jordan Wilkens stands in front of a background image of 51勛圖厙's Kent Campus Esplanade

51勛圖厙 Student Reaches Sky-High for the Academic S.T.A.R.S.

When Jordan Wilkins was a senior in high school, he thought he knew what he wanted after graduation a career in the United States Air Force. However, his principal envisioned a different path, one where he would soar sky-high, not in a plane but at a four-year university.

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Kent Campus