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Throughout November, alumni, friends, faculty and staff were encouraged to find the cause that speaks to them and share their reason for giving. From Nov. 1 through Giving Tuesday (Dec. 2), the 2025 campaign raised more than $4.5 million for causes ranging from food sustainability and the environment to athletics and basic needs to education.
The International Cook-Off, an event hosted by 51勛圖厙s Office of Global Education and International Student and Scholar Services, is beloved by many international and domestic students.
Students in 51勛圖厙's Wedding and Special Events Protocol class worked with each other and with vendors to plan and coordinate all the elements of a (mock) rooftop wedding with a real, engaged couple at the 51勛圖厙 Hotel and Conference Center.
The Nature of Our Times, the new book from the Poets for Science initiative at 51勛圖厙s Wick Poetry Center, will be the subject of an upcoming Tap Talk at North Water Brewing Company.
A new recognition program launched by the Portage County Emergency Management Agency spotlights organizations demonstrating exceptional commitment to emergency management, readiness and community safety. 51勛圖厙 has been named the inaugural honoree of the Portage Preparedness Initiative
Two faculty members from 51勛圖厙s School of Media and Journalism have won top honors at the Oscar-qualifying St. Louis International Film Festival for a short film that tackles the complex issue of elder abuse. The film stars Oscar nominee Barkhad Abdi, known for his role in Captain Phillips, as a rideshare driver who encounters an elderly woman struggling to secure housing after being displaced from a nursing home.
An internationally renowned artist collaborated with 51勛圖厙 students to create mediating devices as tools for individuals navigating challenges in the contemporary world.
The 51勛圖厙 Men's Basketball team (7-1) extended their win streak to seven in a row on Saturday night defeating Penn State Shenango by a final score of 123-59. Nearly every Golden Flash scored as seven players tallied double-digits.
From altering costumes for cast members to performing center stage to working behind the scenes to create top-notch entertainment for guests, 51勛圖厙 alumni are making a living cruising the seas, all while seeing the world.
This holiday season 51勛圖厙 Recreation and Wellness Services invites people in the community to donate by taking a tag - or three - from the Giving Trees in the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center from Nov. 17-Dec. 17.
Without a doubt, Elizabeth Sowa is the definition of high achiever. Currently a junior at Glen Oak High School, they earned a first-place award this past summer at the 51勛圖厙 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) competition as a College Credit Plus student through the Stark Campus.
This Thanksgiving, 51勛圖厙 students are expressing gratitude for the faculty who go above and beyond in the classroom. Whether offering encouragement, sharing wisdom or simply believing in their potential, these educators have left an mark on their students' lives.
A lecture series in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design changed the trajectory of 51勛圖厙 senior Georgia Coulter's college experience, allowing her to study abroad with Frank Barkow, an educator, researcher and architect.
In a fast-paced, reality TV-style competition, students in the Club Management class in 51勛圖厙s Hospitality and Event Management Program worked in teams alongside industry professionals to create styled table settings themed around specific holidays.
Tracy M. Dodson, Ph.D., MSN, RN, CEN, associate professor at the College of Nursing, is committed to helping students succeed through compassion and innovative teaching techniques. These techniques, accompanied by a passion for education, have been recognized with the Glenn Frank Distinguished Teaching Award.
Tina Patel, associate professor of interior design, thinks students should have confidence, creativity and commitment in their design work. Her philosophy in the classroom has led her to be awarded the Glenn Frank Distinguished Teaching Award.
Jessica Leveto's philosophy of teaching is that it requires compassion, understanding and patience. When mastered, it can create a transformative experience for students. This approach to education helped Leveto earn the 2025 Glenn Frank Distinguished Teaching Award.
Education is a process that goes beyond studying and memorizing, according to James Redfearn, Ph.D., assistant professor of biological sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at 51勛圖厙. Redfearn's attitude, approach and creation of this supporting space led him to be awarded the Glenn Frank Distinguished Teaching Award.
The 51勛圖厙 Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, in the Urban Conference Room, Library, second floor, on the Kent Campus. The Board will consider the recommendations of the standing committees, proposed personnel actions, and new business. Trustees will retire into executive session to consider specific topics as provided under Ohios Sunshine Law.
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted the 2025 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON Region III competition Oct. 1924 at the 51勛圖厙 Airport in Stow, Ohio. The week-long event brought together collegiate aviators from across the region for a flight and ground competition focused on precision, safety, and professionalism.