Student Life
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Partnership with Portage County Agency Saves More than Half a Million Pounds of Residence Hall Castoffs from Landfill
Workers from the Portage County non-profit organization recently arrived at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Kent Campus to collect one of the most prized castoffs from university residence halls: bicycles.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s American Academy Graduates Its First Brazilian Student
Alvacir Wesley Kalatai Alberti of Imbituva, Brazil, is the first student to graduate from the American Academy, a dual-enrollment program offered jointly at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ and the Pontifical Catholic University of Parana, located in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.
Where on the Web? Find Plans With the University Events Calendar
How does the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ community find out what events are happening on campus? Where do you go to find your weekend plans? "Where On the Web?" is an ongoing series that introduces possibly unfamiliar pages and features on the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University website that students, faculty and staff should know about. One informative section of the website is the Events Calendar which can be used by anyone and features events from all eight Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ campuses.
Students Aim to Make Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ ‘Most Refugee-Welcoming Campus in America’
Turmoil from recent wars and tragedies causes millions to be displaced from their homes every year. This year is no exception with the intensifying conflict in Ukraine, forcing millions of refugees to find safety elsewhere. Not only do these refugees need shelter, but they also need education and the opportunity to have new life experiences in different countries.
University Community Reflects on Juneteenth Federal Holiday at KSU
In advance of Monday’s observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday, we asked members of the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University community to reflect on the federal holiday and share their thoughts on what they hope it means for the university.
Recent Graduate Chazzlyn Jackson Honed her Passion for Social Justice Activism at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹
When recent Undergraduate Student Government (USG) President Chazzlyn Jackson started her journey at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University in 2018, she had planned to major in fashion until a mentor with Kupita/Transiciones (K/T) cultural orientation program helped her tap into her leadership abilities and passion for social justice issues. The advice played a pivotal role for Jackson, who stepped into leadership roles and anti-racism advocacy and has not looked back.
Best Friends Graduate From Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at the Age of 18
During Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s spring 2022 commencement on May 14, Jameson Payne will earn his bachelor’s degree in integrative studies with concentrations in physics and political science. Benjamin Wales-McGrath will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in cellular and molecular biology at the age of 18.
Finally James Reinart Is a Member of the Club: After 21 Years He’s a Golden Flash Alumnus
After a 21-year absence, Chagrin Falls resident James Reinart will be crossing the stage at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s spring commencement ceremonies on May 14, 2022, to become a Golden Flash alumnus.
Student Trustee Dylan Mace Recognized by Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Board of Trustees and Fraternal Association
Leadership roles in the Interfraternity Council and Delta Tau Delta Fraternity served as preparation for Dylan Mace's service on the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Board of Trustees when Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine appointed him in July 2020. Mace’s two-year term, in which he served as a member of the Board’s Academic Excellence and Student Success Committee and the Finance and Administration Committee, will expire May 16, 2022.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Student Entrepreneur Accelerator, the Marty Erbaugh i3 Lab Pilot Program, Launches Alongside Burton D. Morgan Foundation Entrepreneurship Suite Naming
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Board of Trustees recently approved the naming of the Burton D. Morgan Foundation Entrepreneurship Suite, a space that includes the LaunchNET offices, the Marty Erbaugh i3 Lab and surrounding areas within the Design Innovation (DI) Hub.