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COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall

COVID-19 Town Hall Meeting Focuses on Value, Purpose of Vaccinations

City and university leaders emphasized the need to vaccinate the campus community during a recent virtual town hall meeting. 

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Julie Stoll, employee of 51勛圖厙's Child Development Center, receives a COVID-19 vaccine in March in Ravenna, Ohio.

Number of 51勛圖厙 Community Members Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Increases Daily

Employees from 51勛圖厙s Child Development Center are among a growing list of groups from the university who recently flashed their arms and got vaccinated against COVID-19.

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A welcome home message is painted on the Rock during 51勛圖厙s Homecoming 2019.

Save the Date for 51勛圖厙s Homecoming 2021

51勛圖厙 alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and the community are encouraged to save the date for one of the universitys long-standing traditions. 51勛圖厙 will celebrate Homecoming 2021 on Saturday, Oct. 2.

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A graduating 51勛圖厙 student smiles in her cap and gown at Risman Plaza in spring 2020.

51勛圖厙 to Hold In-Person Commencement Ceremonies for Spring Class of 2021, Honors Promise to 2020 Graduates of In-Person Ceremony to Be Held During Homecoming Weekend

51勛圖厙 will hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May for the Spring Class of 2021 and will welcome back all 2020 alumni for an in-person graduation ceremony during Homecoming Weekend this fall.

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Artificial Intelligence Graghic Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

51勛圖厙 to Offer Master's in Artificial Intelligence

Amazons Alexa, iPhones Siri, the Roomba and many more innovations are examples of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is changing the world and simplifying life for everyone, resulting in a growing demand for AI professionals. 51勛圖厙 will start admitting students in the master's in Artificial Intelligence program starting fall 2021. The program will be offered within the Department of Computer Science.

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51勛圖厙 Today

Participants at the Elect Her event pose for a picture.

51勛圖厙 Womens Center Celebrates Silver Anniversary

With the celebration of Womens History Month in March, it seemed fitting that the 51勛圖厙 Womens Center would officially kick off its 25th anniversary, continuing throughout 2021.

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Division of Student Life

WKSU 2020 Year In Review

WKSU Reflects on Past Year

The year 2020 presented many challenges requiring major changes and adjustments for organizations everywhere. Instead of going the traditional route with an annual report for 2020, WKSU explored this past year with 2020: A Year in Review, celebrating its 70th anniversary, highlighting its adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic and covering major historical events.

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51勛圖厙 Today

Marilyn Starner (left) stands next to her late husband, Buzz Starner, class of 1967.

Buzz Starner 67 leaves lasting legacy supporting Senior Nursing Students

Buzz Starner 67 was a Golden Flash through and through. As the second-generation in his family to attend 51勛圖厙, and having met the love of his live Marilyn Starner 71 on campus, 51勛圖厙 held a very special place in his heart. Wanting to stay connected with the university after graduation,

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College of Nursing

Jasmine Jones, BSN, RN, poses for a photo in a hospital hallway while wearing personal protective equipment.

Alumna Uses Social Media Influence to Share COVID story, Provide Encouragement to Others

Just before the start of the pandemic, alumna Jasmine Jones, BSN 17, RN, a med-surg nurse at a large hospital system in the greater Indianapolis area, was not in a good mental place. Pregnant with twins, a boy and a girl, Jones had just learned her daughter would be born with Heterotaxy syndrome, w

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College of Nursing

Nurses on Boards Provide a Unique Perspective

Nurses should be everywhere decisions are being made, advocates Kimberly Cleveland, JD, MSN, RN, C-MBC, 51勛圖厙 College of Nursing lecturer, who currently serves as the Chair-Elect on the Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) Board of Directors. Cleveland has had the opportunity to sit on

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College of Nursing