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Kaycee Marshall, center, and her models show off the collection of formal wear she created for women in wheelchairs.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Graduate Shines on Today Show

Kaycee Marshall, a 2019 Fashion Design major, created a line of formalwear for women in wheelchairs.

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Megan Conrad (fifth from left) is recognized at a Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ basketball game. She is joined by her family along with representatives from Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s administration, College of Business Administration, PNC and Flash, the mascot.

PNC Honors Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Student Achievers

Each semester, PNC recognizes two outstanding Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University students as PNC Achievers. These students exemplify excellence in the classroom, in the community, and in student leadership and development.

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Kent Campus

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University students wearing their rainbow graduation stoles smile during the university’s 2019 One University Commencement.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Receives Highest Possible Score as an LGBTQ-Friendly Campus

A national organization has recognized Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University with a perfect overall score for the university’s efforts to create a more inclusive campus and welcoming environment for all.

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Kent Campus

Kent Book to Prisoners is a student group that sends used books to Ohio inmates.

Review of Rules Could Help 'Books to Prisoners' Groups

A review of Ohio prison regulations could make it easier for charity groups to donate used books to Ohio prison inmates.

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Google Map Directions from Tulsa, Okla. to Kent, Ohio

From Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ to Tulsa, Okla.

Sharon Crawford’s story is not one of a typical Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ student in the SSS program. Almost all of the students in the program live near the Kent campus or in one of the on-campus residence halls. Being on or close to campus allows SSS students easy access to tutoring services, the opportunity to participate in workshops and to attend on-campus events and off-campus trips. With Ms. Crawford living in a different state, it was a unique opportunity for Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ to bring her into the program. 

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Students Volunteer in Dominican Republic for Alternative Spring Break Trip

Students Dive Into Service Projects on Alternative Spring Breaks

Instead of traveling to a bustling beach in Florida or a cross-country trip to the Rocky Mountains, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students embarked on a variety of alternative volunteer trips during this year’s spring break.

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Student Defies Health Expectations - Will Join Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Masters Program This Fall

Doctors told her that she would never be able to walk again, she wouldn’t finish high school and would never make it to college. But this soon-to-be college graduate and upcoming Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Master’s student has proven those expectations wrong.

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To the Rescue! Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Tuscarawas Students Built Robot That can Douse Fires, Save Lives

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Tuscarawas engineering technology students collaborated on their capstone project during the spring semester and unveiled a search and rescue robot on finals night in early May.

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Greta Babakhanova

Invitation to Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting Is ‘Icing on the Cake’ for Doctoral Student

As if graduating with your Ph.D., starting a National Research Council (NRC) postdoctoral fellowship, getting married in Nepal and organizing an international research seminar wasn’t already a full plate for Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University doctoral student Greta Babakhanova, how about a little dessert?

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College of Arts & Sciences

Knight scholars

College of Communication and Information Students Honored by Akron Press Club

Eight Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University students received scholarships from the Akron Press Club and John S. Knight Memorial Scholarship Fund in April, totaling $40,000 in awards. College of Communication and Information students won eight of the nine awards given by the Akron Press Club this year.

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