Student Life
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.
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.
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.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Senior Finishes School While Managing Her Full-Time Business
Bethany Westphal is a very busy person. Like most seniors, Ms. Westphal spends her time doing school work and preparing for graduation in May. But, at the same time, she also runs the full-time business she started herself.
Talented Photojournalism Student Earns Prestigious Award and Internship Grant
Nathaniel Bailey has been interested in photography for as long as he can remember. After years of study and practice, Mr. Bailey’s passion has paid off. In March 2019, Mr. Bailey won the Chuck Scott Student Photographer of the Year award from the Ohio News Photographers Association (ONPA), and he was awarded the Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship.
Mother-Daughter Duo Go Through Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Geauga Nursing Program Together
Ronda McCaskey and Caitlyn Horvath are best friends who went through the nursing program together and graduated one year apart with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Geauga. Now they are both intensive care nurses. But they also happen to be mother and daughter.
Construction Management Students Take First Place
Freshman and sophomore construction management students from the College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) attended the University of Cincinnati (UC) New Builders Competition and took first place for the second year in a row.
Students Encouraged to De-Stress With University Libraries During Finals Week
Everyone’s favorite event is back. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Libraries will host its seventh annual Stress-Free Zone on Monday, May 6, and Tuesday, May 7. The event is open to students, staff and faculty from 3-5 p.m. in the Garden Room on the first floor of University Library.
PJs and PCs: Students Embrace Online Classes, Even Those Living in Residence Halls
Since Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University began to offer distance learning in addition to traditional classes, student have embraced the online format, even those on the Kent Campus. Online classes at the Kent Campus allow students more flexibility when scheduling core classes and electives.
Women’s Lacrosse Team Aims to Shift Culture at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹
Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s very first Women’s Lacrosse team is making an impact on the culture at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ during its first year on campus. Since the team is new to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, players get to shape opinions and perceptions of the team and the players.
