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High school students will participate in new Teagle Foundation program.

High Schoolers Will Learn About Freedom and Citizenship Through 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s New Teagle Foundation Program

A pilot program in 2023 led to a $250,000 implementation grant from the for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to establish , a program that will enable promising underserved high school seniors in Northeast Ohio to increase their college preparedness, civic engagement and a sense of belonging

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Personalized Employee Wellness in the Spotlight

51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Employee Wellness program has been working to provide physical, mental and emotional support to faculty and staff for years. And it’s definitely being recognized. 

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Students walking across Risman Plaza.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø, Other Higher Education Institutions Victims of False Threats

On Feb. 26, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø notified the Kent Campus community about an unverified threat at Kent Hall that was deemed to be not credible. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is not alone. Schools and institutions across the country have been receiving false threats.

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Yvonne Bandy painted the Africa mural in Oscar Ritchie when she was 19 years of age.

Alumna’s Murals in Oscar Ritchie Hall May Link Past with the Future 

 In 1971, alumna Yvonne Bandy, a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø art and design major, painted two of the murals that now hang in Oscar Ritchie Hall.

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Countdown to the Eclipse: New Webpage Shares Illuminating Info About Plans for April 8 Eclipse

The new webpage includes a wide variety of helpful information, including a countdown timer, cool wallpaper downloads, updates for class schedules on April 8, details about eclipse-related events on campus and information about eye safety during the eclipse.

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Flash the mascot welcoming guests on a Future Flashes Day.

IN A FLASH: Future Flashes on Campus

Future Flash Days provide an opportunity for high school students and their families  - from all over the country and beyond - to experience student life at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. 

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Dialogue and Difference event tackles the origins of hate.

Dialogue and Difference Presentation Tackles Questions Surrounding Origins of Hatred

Dialogue on Hatred: A Peacebuilder's Perspective, was a continuation of the year-long initiative Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding designed to engage our 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community and advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect, and kindness in all that we do.

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Oscar Ritchie’s Legacy Continues to Inspire

A key figure in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Black History, Oscar Ritchie continues to inspire generations of students and educators.

Tags: Department of Africana Studies , Black History Month , Black United Students , Community Impact , University News , Community & Society

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Student Multimedia 3d Printer in action printing hearts

51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s ‘Hidden Gem’ Celebrates 25 Years

If you frequent the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Library for Starbucks and studying, you may not have noticed you were within feet of one of the most important resources for students on campus. The Student Multimedia Studio on the first floor provides a space for high academics and creative play for students, faculty and staff.  

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Helping Students Demonstrate Safely

51³Ô¹ÏÍø has a strong history of student activism. The university wants to ensure students can exercise their right to protest, demonstrate and march about issues that matter to them. And to do it safely.

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