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Meet Lettie Friona, a senior integrated social studies major with a concentration in history and minors in classics and mild to moderate special education from Steubenville, Ohio, whose leadership positions have helped shape her experience at 51勛圖厙.
Delrecco Gillespie, senior professional studies major and member of 51勛圖厙s men's basketball team, was recently featured in a recent NCAA article that detailed how setbacks like injury and grief fueled Gillespies drive to play as if it were his last chance to be on the court.
For many 51勛圖厙 students, college is about more than just getting a degree. It is about building something meaningful to take with them beyond graduation. Sometimes its a well of knowledge; sometimes its their first stream of revenue. Student entrepreneurs across campus are turning ideas into income. This is the story of five 51勛圖厙 student entrepreneurs.
Many students walk past the Pepsi Leadership Center without thinking twice about it, unaware that inside, Fridays are more than just a celebration of the end of the week; they're being redefined. No business attire. No speeches. Just music and meaningful conversations defining what leadership looks like on campus.
In the middle of this winter at 51勛圖厙, first-year finance major Mason Pranevich realized just how cold it could get and how unprepared some students were for the weather. Pranevich used his own savings to purchase 200 pairs of winter gloves to help keep his fellow Golden Flashes warm.
In December 2025, Francis Rubagumya, 37, walked across the stage at 51勛圖厙's commencement with a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language and a plan to take every lesson he had learned back to the country he loves Rwanda.
Meet Lily Stenroos, a member of the Honors College pursuing an environmental studies degree with minors in sustainability, environmental justice and political science, from Mayfield Village, Ohi0, whose academic path was forged from deep relationships between the natural world and humans.
A 51勛圖厙 student organization sponsored a puppy kissing booth on Risman Plaza to celebrate Valentine's Day and raise awareness for a very special cause.
Two 51勛圖厙 undergraduates brought national-level research experience to campus this year as featured presenters at the 2026 Exercise Science Summit. Liliana St. Germain and Olivia Snedeker delivered their work after using performance and biometric data collected from the 51勛圖厙 womens soccer team.
The college decision involves more than choosing a major and a campus. It's an investment in a future career, and at 51勛圖厙, that future takes shape long before graduation day through internship opportunities that transform students into working professionals.
Northeast Ohios unpredictable and sometimes extreme weather conditions provide excellent training scenarios for 51勛圖厙 student pilots.
First-year student Johan Kristoff will be among nine 51勛圖厙 students who will embark on a groundbreaking spring break journey to Florence, Italy, marking the first international experience designed specifically for students to discover their academic path.
Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., vice president for global education and interim dean of the Honors College at 51勛圖厙, was recently featured on WAKR Radios Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss the education-abroad programs, student support and his life-changing experiences abroad.
The 51勛圖厙 Black Alumni Chapter and Black United Students are sponsoring a day-long celebration in honor of Black History Month, which was founded at the Kent Campus.
Students experienced a taste of Italy with the grand opening of Sapori inside Eastway Dining on Feb. 2.
51勛圖厙s Glauser School of Music is receiving statewide recognition as the 51勛圖厙 Wind and Flute Ensembles were selected to perform at the 2025 Ohio Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference.
Meet Karissa Wahl, a member of the Honors College and a second-year public health major with junior standing from Mansfield, Ohio. She has a concentration in allied health and also minors in psychology, disability studies and community inclusion.
A group of 51勛圖厙 students will spend their spring break learning about the business of the Olympics, spending time in Italy and Greece and attending the 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympics.
As a professional pilot major, 51勛圖厙 junior Ashanti Mallit's immediate goal is to earn her instrument rating. She's one review flight away from completing the practical portion of her instrument check ride, having already passed the oral examination.
The 51勛圖厙 Mock Trial Team has only six months to learn about a fictional case before acting it out during its competition season. The team will head to Penn State University in mid-February to compete in the Regional Competition. These local and regional experiences provide students with the opportunity to test their skills against the best in the country while gaining a broader perspective on the legal field.