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Flashes of Pride 2023 Photo Session

‘Represented and Proud’

This week began the annual photo shoot for the Flashes of Pride Poster, which features the faces, names, sexual identity and majors of some of Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s LGBTQ+ community and allies.  

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The MPower Men of Color Summit will take place Oct. 13-15

MPower Men of Color Summit Oct. 14 Promises Connection, Celebration and Education

The MPower Summit on Oct. 14 is designed to bring students, faculty, and staff together from college, high school, and community organizations to support the mission of men of color initiatives. All people are welcome to attend the summit, which will be held at the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Student Center. 

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Hotel evening view

10 Years and More Than 200,000 Guests Later

The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Hotel and Conference Center is celebrating 10 years of being at the heart of a transformed downtown. 

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Graphic for International Overdose Awareness Day

Learn the Signs of an Overdose and How to Help

The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Kent Campus will be one of four locations offering free Narcan education from the Kent Health Department on Aug. 31. To help raise awareness about overdoses in Portage County, Open United Recovery (OUR) Place, the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Portage County, Kent Health Department and Brightview Kent Addiction Center will distribute free resources and educational materials.

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Fall 2023 Nursing sophomores White Coat Ceremony.

IN A FLASH: White Coats and Big Smiles

The Fall 2023 White Coat Ceremony marked nursing students' transition to professional nursing classes. 

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Pictured (from left to right) are Mary Kutchin, Tracey Motter, Erin Slay and Holly Ma.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ and University Hospitals Awarded $4 Million Grant to Develop an LPN-to-BSN Pathway, Further Nursing Education and Careers

Faculty researchers from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s College of Nursing recently received nearly $4 million in grant funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration to develop an LPN-to-BSN pathway called the LPN Education Advancement Program (LEAP).  The program will provide licensed practical nurses at University Hospitals the opportunity to increase their skill set by removing barriers that may have prevented them from furthering their education.

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barbie dolls grouped together

Barbie, Patriarchy and My Pink Hijab

Lydia Rose, Ph.D., director of Public Relations for the Islamic Society of Akron and Kent and an associate professor of sociology at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University, shares her perspectives on the resurgence of Barbie’s influence on our culture today.

 

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The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ LARP (Live Action Role Play) Club Ohtari promotes good sportsmanship

If Pokémon, Anime or LARP are Your Passions, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ has a Club for You

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ has unique clubs and organizations that just may have your name written all over them. 

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Scene from Summer Commencement 2023

IN A FLASH: The Summer Class of 2023

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Summer Commencement ceremonies took place on Manchester Field last Saturday. 

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