Student Life
PNC Honors 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Student Achievers
Each semester, PNC recognizes two outstanding 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß students as PNC Achievers. These students exemplify excellence in the classroom, in the community, and in student leadership and development.
91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Receives Highest Possible Score as an LGBTQ-Friendly Campus
A national organization has recognized 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß with a perfect overall score for the university’s efforts to create a more inclusive campus and welcoming environment for all.
Review of Rules Could Help 'Books to Prisoners' Groups
A review of Ohio prison regulations could make it easier for charity groups to donate used books to Ohio prison inmates.
From 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß to Tulsa, Okla.
Sharon Crawford’s story is not one of a typical 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß student in the SSS program. Almost all of the students in the program live near the Kent campus or in one of the on-campus residence halls. Being on or close to campus allows SSS students easy access to tutoring services, the opportunity to participate in workshops and to attend on-campus events and off-campus trips. With Ms. Crawford living in a different state, it was a unique opportunity for 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß to bring her into the program.
Students Dive Into Service Projects on Alternative Spring Breaks
Instead of traveling to a bustling beach in Florida or a cross-country trip to the Rocky Mountains, 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß students embarked on a variety of alternative volunteer trips during this year’s spring break.
Student Defies Health Expectations - Will Join 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Masters Program This Fall
Doctors told her that she would never be able to walk again, she wouldn’t finish high school and would never make it to college. But this soon-to-be college graduate and upcoming 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Master’s student has proven those expectations wrong.
To the Rescue! 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Tuscarawas Students Built Robot That can Douse Fires, Save Lives
91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß at Tuscarawas engineering technology students collaborated on their capstone project during the spring semester and unveiled a search and rescue robot on finals night in early May.
Invitation to Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting Is ‘Icing on the Cake’ for Doctoral Student
As if graduating with your Ph.D., starting a National Research Council (NRC) postdoctoral fellowship, getting married in Nepal and organizing an international research seminar wasn’t already a full plate for 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß doctoral student Greta Babakhanova, how about a little dessert?
College of Communication and Information Students Honored by Akron Press Club
Eight 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß students received scholarships from the Akron Press Club and John S. Knight Memorial Scholarship Fund in April, totaling $40,000 in awards. College of Communication and Information students won eight of the nine awards given by the Akron Press Club this year.
91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Senior Finishes School While Managing Her Full-Time Business
Bethany Westphal is a very busy person. Like most seniors, Ms. Westphal spends her time doing school work and preparing for graduation in May. But, at the same time, she also runs the full-time business she started herself.