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A symbol of the Kent-Akron rivalry: the fabled Wagon Wheel

IN A FLASH: New Year, Old Rivalry

91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19. 

Tags: Mens Basketball , basketball , 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Athletics , Community Impact , Student Life , MAC

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Terrie Harris rejoices in receiving her bachelor's degree after studying off and on for 27 years.

‘A Promise Kept’

When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris’ educational journey, but thanks to 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß’s regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December. 

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society , Students First , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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A student rides a scooter on the coldest day (thus far) of 2024.

IN A FLASH: Flashes in the Freeze

91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß students braved the extremely cold temperatures and below zero wind chills on their way to their classes.

Tags: Student Life , Nationally Distinctive , Spring Semester

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New Year, New You? Don’t Let Anxiety Keep You From Thriving

Addressing the problems of a changing society, such as mental health, is a foundational value at 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß, which also offers a number of resources to support students, faculty, staff and the community.

Tags: Student Life , Students First

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A snowy walk toward the University Library

IN A FLASH: A Snowy Return to Classes

Some of the season's coldest temperatures and snow cover set the scene for students' first day of classes after winter break. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , Student Life , Spring Semester , University News

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Dating violence is prevalent among women ages 16-24.

91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Student Escapes Dating Abuse, Helps Others Know Their Worth 

After experiencing dating violence in high school, Rhylee Shepherd turned her pain into a teaching opportunity for her peers through the Know Your Worth project.

Tags: Student Life , Tuscarawas Campus , Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services

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91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß's ninth president Michael Schwartz in academic regalia

Schwartz Remembered for His Kindness, Leadership and Generosity of Spirit

91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß’s has been flooded with comments from alumni, former colleagues and friends about Schwartz’s kindness, his work ethic as a leader and educator and his genuine concern for his students.  

Tags: University News , Student Life , Community and Society

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President McGilvrey at his desk.

Happy Birthday, President McGilvrey!

91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß's founding president was born on Jan. 8, 1867. His tireless dedication to the institution and its students is reflected in innovations that continue to propel 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß forward today. 

Tags: University News , Nationally Distinctive , Students First , Office of Continuing and Distance Education , Regional Campuses , Study Abroad , Student Life , Greek Life

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A member of the Fall Class of 2023 is embraced by her dean at the Karamu ceremony

IN A FLASH: Views From Karamu

Members of the Fall Class of 2023 participated in the Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados pre-commencement ceremony.

 

Tags: Fall Commencement , Commencement , Class of 2023 , University News , Student Life

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91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß President Todd Diacon applauds the graduating Fall Class of 2023 during a commencement ceremony.

President Diacon's Fall 2023 Commencement Speech Urges Graduates to Demonstrate Their Value as They Transition to Careers

91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß President Todd Diacon delivered the Fall 2023 Commencement address and told the graduates to demonstrate their value with patience and gentleness.

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