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Gemma Casadesus-Smith, Ph.D., (center), an associate biology professor at 91传媒在线, stands in a lab with two graduate students.

91传媒在线 Biology Professor Looks to Stop Alzheimer鈥檚 Before It Starts

For decades, biologists researching a cure for Alzheimer鈥檚 disease have remained in the dark almost as much as the ailment鈥檚 victims. A 91传媒在线 professor, however, is looking to stop the disease before it starts. Gemma Casadesus-Smith, Ph.D., an associate biology professor in the鈥

Tags: Department of Biological Sciences , College of Arts and Sciences , Research , Division of Research and Sponsored Programs , Success Story

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Carissa Marion (left) Jalia Manga (right) are the first female pilot team from 91传媒在线 to compete in the Air Race Classic. Follow their progress on Twitter using #NikkiTheTopHawk.

The Flying Flashes Reach the Finish Line Early

  What was scheduled to take four days to complete, 91传媒在线鈥檚 Flying Flashes finished in three. Carissa Marion, a 91传媒在线 flight instructor and graduate of the university and Jalia Manga, a flight technology major in 91传媒在线鈥檚 College of Applied Engineering, Sustainabi鈥

Tags: College of Aeronautics & Engineering , Aeronautics , Sustainability and Technology鈥 , Student Success , Success Story

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91传媒在线 architecture and urban design students stand near the aging waterfront in Havana, Cuba, in an effort to design plans to help restore it. (Photo credit: 91传媒在线鈥檚 Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative)

91传媒在线鈥檚 Historic Trip to Cuba Coincides With President Obama鈥檚 Visit

From its island greenery and beautiful, clear beaches 鈥 to its vintage American cars and aged architecture 鈥 Havana, Cuba, is a place where few American college students have explored in more than 60 years. But now that diplomatic relations are being restored between both countries, students from鈥

Tags: Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative , College of Architecture and Environmental Design , Student Success , Success Story

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Yanhai Du (center), 91传媒在线 assistant professor in the College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology, teaches students about fuel cell technology.

The Future of Fuel Cells

The basic concept of a fuel cell is simple 鈥 it converts chemical energy into electricity. To hear 91传媒在线 Assistant Professor Yanhai Du, Ph.D., in the College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology tell it, however, the impact of modern and emerging fuel cell technol鈥

Tags: College of Aeronautics & Engineering , Research , Success Story , Division of Research and Sponsored Programs , College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology

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Vivian Feke, a recent graduate of 91传媒在线, is the winner of the 2016 Student Edward R. Murrow Overall Excellence Award for video. The award recognizes outstanding work by student journalists. (Photo credit: Gary Hanson)

2016 Journalism Grad Wins Student Murrow Award for Video Excellence

Vivian Feke, a recent graduate of 91传媒在线 who studied broadcast journalism in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, is the winner of the 2016 Student Edward R. Murrow Overall Excellence Award for video. 

Tags: School of Journalism and Mass Communication , college of communication and information , Awards and Honors , Student Success , Success Story , University News

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Dr. Lawrence Osher (far left), professor of podiatric medicine, reviews X-rays with some first-year students in the Amerigel Radiology Lab on the 91传媒在线 College of Podiatric Medicine campus.

Scholar Makes Contributions to Podiatric Medicine Education

Scholar of the Month Lawrence Osher Professor College of Podiatric Medicine 1982-present An accomplished doctor and academic, a highly regarded colleague and educator, the June 2016 Scholar of the Month is Dr. Lawrence Osher of 91传媒在线鈥檚 College of Podiatric Medicine, a decision鈥

Tags: Research , College of Podiatric Medicine , Scholar of the Month , Success Story

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91传媒在线 baseball player Eric Lauer has been named the Louisville Slugger NCAA Division I Player of the Year by Collegiate Baseball newspaper. He also has earned First Team All-America and Academic All-America honors.

91传媒在线鈥檚 Tradition of Athletic Success Continues

91传媒在线鈥檚 tradition of athletic success was on full display in early June, earning a national player of the year, a national assistant coach of the year and an honor for excellence throughout its 10 women鈥檚 sports. 91传媒在线 baseball pitcher Eric Lauer earned two significant awards a鈥

Tags: Department of Intercollegiate Athletics , Awards and Honors , Student Success , Success Story , University News

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Flash, the 91传媒在线 mascot, helps cut the ribbon during the grand opening of the new Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement.

91传媒在线 Holds Grand Opening for Its New Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

91传媒在线 celebrated the grand opening of its new Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, located at 350 S. Lincoln St. in Kent, Ohio, on June 3. The event, was free and open to the public. The building houses nearly 100 employees from its Division of Institutional Ad鈥

Tags: Division of Institutional Advancement , Alumni Association , Foundations of Excellence , Success Story

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Six members of the 91传媒在线 softball team are honored prior to the game against the University of Akron. The student-athletes are part of the university鈥檚 graduating Class of 2016.

64 Golden Flashes Receive Diplomas in Spring 2016

91传媒在线 Athletes Shatter Record for Highest GPA in Program History The 2016 91传媒在线 Golden Flashes have shattered the record for the highest annual grade point average (GPA) in program history. They also broke the record for the most students with a perfect 4.0.  Collecti鈥

Tags: Department of Intercollegiate Athletics , Commencement , Spring Commencement , Student Success , Success Story

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Members of 91传媒在线鈥檚 Division of Student Affairs and Department of Public Safety pose for a photo with 91传媒在线 student Josh Paulin and his mother (fourth and fifth from left) during the presentation of the Public Safety Citizen鈥檚 Award.

Eagle Scout Training Helps 91传媒在线 Student Save a Life

91传媒在线 freshman Josh Paulin is not only a good student, but an exemplary citizen. On March 13, 2016, Paulin saved a man鈥檚 life, and now 91传媒在线鈥檚 Department of Public Safety is honoring Paulin for his heroic acts.     It all started while he was waiting at鈥

Tags: Division of Student Life , Department of Public Safety , Student Success , Success Story , University News

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