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Inmate Graduation Ceremony at Elkton

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Prison Reentry Program Featured on WKBN-TV

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Prison Reentry Program was recently featured on WKBN-TV for its partnership with FCI Elkton, featuring the inaugural class of 18 incarcerated students who earned their Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ associate degrees.

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Fostering Pathways mentors with students

‘I Felt Like I Was Being Welcomed Into a Community’

Fostering Pathways for Bright Futures is an innovative program within Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s University Outreach and Engagement that provides academic, emotional and social support while connecting young people to opportunities in higher education. It's making a real impact for students.

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It's never too late to earn a Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ degree. Linda Putaturo celebrates earning her bachelor's degree in December 2025 after returning to college to finish a degree she started decades earlier.

Crossing the Degree Finish Line at Last

Every semester, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University reopens the door to a diploma for students who left college without finishing a degree.

A job opportunity, a family crisis, military service or running out of money – there are many reasons why students leave college without completing their studies.

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Sunrise near Student Recreation Fields by Elizabeth Kudravy.

IN A FLASH: Pastel Morning

A Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ staffer shared an image of a misty, painted sky on campus in early January.

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Rick Sprague and son Tristen Sprague, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University police officers

Family Ties at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Police Services and Beyond

Meet the Sprague family and their unique tie to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University. After retiring as an Ohio State Trooper, Rick Sprague accepted a position with the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ police services last year. His son, Officer Tristan Sprague, also joined the police department last year. In the fall, Rick Sprague’s two daughters enrolled at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, making the family’s service to the campus community all the more meaningful.

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Crain's 20 in their 20s

Six Golden Flashes Named to Crain's 20 in Their 20s List

Six talented Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ alumni were among the changemarkers recognized in Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 20 in Their 20s. These leaders excel in their careers, impact their community and carry their Golden Flash pride wherever they go.

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The aerial photo shows the new temporary roundabout at East Main Street and Horning Road, which is part of an ongoing road construction project.

The Shape of Things to Come

A new, temporary roundabout at the intersection of East Main Street and Horning Road has opened, showing how road improvements are beginning to take shape on the north side of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's Kent Campus.

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An aerial view of the roundabout on Summit Street.

Do Roundabouts Have You Going in Circles?

Whether you call them roundabouts or traffic circles, this increasingly popular feature on American roadways can have some drivers spinning. But while roundabouts are considered safer than traditional intersections for vehicle traffic, how safe are they for pedestrians?

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Brooklyn Fockler Leshon assists the bride and groom in staging the cutting of the wedding cake.

Everything BUT the Wedding

Students in Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Wedding and Special Events Protocol class worked with each other and with vendors to plan and coordinate all the elements of a (mock) rooftop wedding with a real, engaged couple at the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Hotel and Conference Center. 

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Police 2024 police prepare for training

University Earns Recognition for Relationships and Emergency Preparedness

A new recognition program launched by the Portage County Emergency Management Agency spotlights organizations demonstrating exceptional commitment to emergency management, readiness and community safety. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University has been named the inaugural honoree of the Portage Preparedness Initiative

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