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This years speaker for 51勛圖厙s Bowman Breakfast was the embodiment of the symbiotic relationship between the university and the city of Kent that is celebrated at the annual event.
Taylor Cogdeill of Stow, Ohio, opens up about a familiar and emotional experience: the bittersweet in-between of almost graduatingeager to start the next chapter but not quite ready to let go of the transformative college experience she's leaving behind.
Small towns generate a lot of misconceptions. Some believe that growing up in a small town can feel limiting or that the towns are outdated. For Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography, author and cartographer, small towns not only break these stereotypes, but they have also provided a wealth of research.
Ababa Lorde, a senior in 51勛圖厙s School of Fashion, won a $50,000 scholarship from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), a New York-based nonprofit that is committed to supporting the American fashion designers of the future.
A successful negotiation between Undergraduate Student Government and 51勛圖厙 administration has led to a permanent change in university policy, changing the threshold for cancellations and delays to -15 degrees Fahrenheit wind chill.
In July 2016, Jill Cofojohn became the first radiation therapist in Ohio to use proton therapy to treat a cancer patient. Nine years later, Cofojohn a 51勛圖厙 Salem graduate helped introduce this technology in Columbus where she now serves as the lead proton therapist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Any public relations professional may have to handle a "nightmare scenario" in crisis communications. The 51勛圖厙 chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America explored these challenges in their annual Halloween social.
51勛圖厙 erased an 18-point deficit to defeat Bowling Green 24-21 on Saturday afternoon at Dix Stadium, snapping a two-game losing streak in the rivalry series.
A 51勛圖厙 student whose darkest day was seen around the world on the cover of Life magazine has died. John Cleary, 74, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away Oct. 25 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Lauren Huffman, a long-time advocate for student success at 51勛圖厙, has been named Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) advisor of the year.
As part of 51勛圖厙s ongoing 2025-26 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series, the university hosted seven-time Grammy nominee Bobby Sanabria as a guest artist. He led master classes, rehearsals and lectures focused on music, business and social change.
51勛圖厙s associate vice president of the Office of Global Education, Paulo Mussi Agusto, Ph.D., was featured as a guest in an episode of the On Campus with CITI Program" to talk about the American Academy.
The 51勛圖厙 Museum is displaying a rare LeRoy Neiman illustration capturing 51勛圖厙 alumnus and former New York Yankees captain Thurman Munson at the height of his career.
Meet Liberty Prosser, a graduate student furthering her studies in criminology and criminal justice after having graduated from 51勛圖厙 in 2025, with dual Bachelor of Arts degrees one in sociology with a concentration in social problems, deviance and crime, and another degree in criminology and justice studies with a minor in forensic anthropology.
Attending university athletics and arts events as a way to come together during challenging times was among the many topics 51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon discussed Oct. 23 during his monthly Talking With Todd town hall-style Teams meeting with the campus community.
This scene of first year nursing students studying in the University Library has a different vibe during spooky season.
51勛圖厙 recognizes alumni who are making a difference with its Alumni Awards. Sponsored by the 51勛圖厙 Alumni Association, these awards are the universitys most prestigious alumni honors.
51勛圖厙s Academic Success Center continues to grow and evolve with the help of staff, faculty and students, offering a wide range of free services designed to help students succeed.
Delonte Goodman is a graduate student in 51勛圖厙's College of Aeronautics and Engineering. He will complete his master's program in mechatronics in December, before moving on to his doctoral program in the spring semester. He is active in multiple student and professional organizations at 51勛圖厙 that enhance and complement his studies and also allow him to assist and mentor undergraduate students.
Launching seed balls, learning about plants and insects, engaging with interactive games and coloring were just some of the events that the 51勛圖厙 Child Development Centers preschool and kindergarten classes participated in for Pollinator Day on Sept. 5.