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

IN A FLASH: New Year, Old Rivalry

蹤獲扦's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19. 

Tags: Mens Basketball , basketball , Intercollegiate Athletics , Community Impact , Student Life , Mid American Conference , In a Flash

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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 蹤獲扦s regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December. 

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society , 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

蹤獲扦 students braved the extremely cold temperatures and below zero wind chills on their way to their classes.

Tags: Student Life , Nationally Distinctive , Spring Semester , In a Flash

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New Year, New You? Dont Let Anxiety Keep You From Thriving

Addressing the problems of a changing society, such as mental health, is a foundational value at 蹤獲扦, 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 , In a Flash

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Dating violence is prevalent among women ages 16-24.

蹤獲扦 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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蹤獲扦 is graduating students prepared for the most in-demand jobs of 2024.

Job Market Bright for 蹤獲扦 Graduates

The newly released list of 100 Best Jobs for 2024 by U.S. News and World Report illustrates how 蹤獲扦 has the majors that are preparing graduates to lead in tomorrow's workforce.

Tags: Community & Society , 蹤獲扦 Works , Community Impact , College of Nursing , Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship , Student Life

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蹤獲扦's ninth president Michael Schwartz in academic regalia

Schwartz Remembered for His Kindness, Leadership and Generosity of Spirit

蹤獲扦s has been flooded with comments from alumni, former colleagues and friends about Schwartzs kindness, his work ethic as a leader and educator and his genuine concern for his students.  

Tags: University News , Student Life , Community & Society

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President McGilvrey at his desk.

Happy Birthday, President McGilvrey!

蹤獲扦'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 蹤獲扦 forward today. 

Tags: University News , Nationally Distinctive , Office of Continuing and Distance Education , Regional Campuses , Education 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/Celebraci籀n De Los Graduados pre-commencement ceremony.

 

Tags: Commencement , Class of 2023 , University News , Student Life , In a Flash

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