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DI Student Fellows

Five Challenges, Countless Possibilities

For 19 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students, the 2025–2026 academic year was more than a series of classes, assignments, and exams. It was an opportunity to tackle real-world challenges, collaborate across disciplines, and turn ideas into action through the John and Fonda Elliot Design Innovation Student Fellows Program.

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University first-year students cheer during Convocation in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. (Photo credit: Rami Daud, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University)

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Named Among Best Global Universities by US News & World Report

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University has been named one of the Best Global Universities by U.S. News & World Report for 2026-2027, the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio on the list. The recognition reflects Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s global research impact, international student enrollment, education-abroad programs and partnerships spanning more than 60 countries.

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Design Build Fly Team

Six Students and One Aircraft

A team of six engineering students set out to design, build and fly a large-scale cargo remote-controlled aircraft for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Design/Build/Fly competition. 

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NYC Fashion 20th Anniversary

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s NYC Fashion Program Marks 20 Years

Twenty years ago, 26 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University fashion students packed up and headed to New York City for a semester unlike anything available on a traditional college campus. They attended classes in the heart of Manhattan's Garment District, visited the offices of top designers and connected with industry professionals who would shape their careers. This week, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s School of Fashion celebrated what that bold experiment became.

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Fashion Alumni

Alumni Are Fueling the New York Fashion Industry

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ alumni are represented in every corner of the fashion capital of the United States. From leading marketing strategy to designing for internationally recognized brands to managing production for iconic labels, their career journeys demonstrate the depth of talent and preparation that defines Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹.

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University fashion design student Jennifer Smas, pictured in New York City, was among the first group of students to study at the university’s new New York City Fashion program during the 2006 Spring Semester.

A Look Back at New York City Fashion’s First Semester in 2006

As Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's New York City Fashion program celebrates its 20th anniversary, we look back through photos from the program's landmark first semester in spring 2006.

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Downtown Kent

Kent Earns Top Honors as No. 1 College Town in Ohio

Kent, Ohio, is officially the No. 1 college town in Ohio.

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Five planes piloted by Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students from Rwanda line up before takeoff. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

Blue Skies, Bright Future: Five Rwandan Students Make Their First Flights at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹

Five Rwandan students selected from 2,600 applicants are training to become professional pilots at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University – and just made their first flights.

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College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Ohio’s Best Advocates for Employee Ownership Are Here at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹

For nearly 40 years, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's Ohio Employee Ownership Center has helped educate, train and advocate for Ohio businesses on the path to employee ownership. 

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Works

A model showcases a design by a Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University fashion design student during a 2023 fashion show in New York City. (Photo credit: Rami Daud, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University)

Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s School of Fashion Marks 20 Years of Immersive Fashion Education in New York City

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s School of Fashion is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its New York City Fashion program in Manhattan’s Garment District with a two-day event on June 11-12. The celebration includes a free Portfolio Showcase and Reception on June 11 and an exclusive philanthropic dinner on June 12, with proceeds benefiting the NYC Fashion Housing Fund.

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