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Artist Don Drumm poses with a photo of his sculpture that was shot on May 4, 1970, at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

Heart of Steel

Three days after May 4, 1970, Akron artist Don Drumm went to the campus of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø with a team of journalists from the Akron Beacon Journal. They wanted his perspective on one thing: a bullet hole in the 15-foot sculpture outside of Taylor Hall.   The abstract sculpture, which M…

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Kent Campus

A graduating 51³Ô¹ÏÍø student adjusts his tassel before his Fall 2018 Commencement ceremony.

Public Universities Find Power in Numbers

51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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

Presidential Perspectives

Enduring Community The strength of this university community transcends any program, initiative or administration and is rooted in the values and ideals that define 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. In my final State of the University Address, I talked about how I am filled with great optimism for 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s future,…

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51³Ô¹ÏÍø Magazine

51³Ô¹ÏÍø team wins Mission:Life international competition

Students Use Real-Life Immigrant Experiences to Win International Competition

A team of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students took first place in the seventh annual Mission: Life international competition on November 12, which took place at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas.

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LaunchNET 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni and benefactors Fonda and John Elliot reflect on their time at the university.

Video: John and Fonda Elliot - A Legacy of Giving

John and Fonda Elliot, donors of the largest gift in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø history, reflect on their transformational experiences at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and offer advice to current students. 

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A 51³Ô¹ÏÍø graduate celebrates as he crosses the stage during his Commencement ceremony.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Holds Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 14 and 15

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni family will grow by nearly 3,000 new graduates as the university holds its Fall Commencement ceremonies. For the Kent Campus, Commencement ceremonies will take place Friday, Dec. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).…

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Kent Campus

Through an email-based service launched by University Communications and Marketing, students can ask The Brain, the sculpture located near Merrill Hall on the Kent Campus.

The Brain Comes Alive on 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Campus

Can I loft my bed? Is there a dining hall near my residence hall? Where am I able to park on campus? To answer these questions, students can ask The Brain on campus.

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The Brain Comes Alive on 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Campus

The 2018 Giving Tuesday campaign is a monthlong event, providing an expanded timeframe for giving, additional giving options and more occasions to have gifts matched.

51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Giving Tuesday 2018 Attains Record-Breaking Success

51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Giving Tuesday 2018 broke the million-dollar mark for the second year in a row.

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Alumni and Giving

Eriko Tanaka (right), Japanese program coordinator and lecturer, receives a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.

Japanese Program Coordinator and Lecturer Receives Outstanding Teaching Award

Eriko Tanaka, Japanese program coordinator and College of Arts and Sciences lecturer, received a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.

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Japanese Program Coordinator and Lecturer Receives Outstanding Teaching Award

51³Ô¹ÏÍø President Beverly J. Warren offers a "thank you" on behalf of the university for a successful Giving Tuesday 2018.

Video: Record-Breaking Generosity on Giving Tuesday

51³Ô¹ÏÍø President Beverly J. Warren offers gratitude for record-breaking contributions during Giving Tuesday 2018.    

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Video: Record-Breaking Generosity on Giving Tuesday