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Careful Planning Creates Safe Environments On Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Campuses

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ is committed to providing a safe environment for our students to live and learn and uses a multi-layered approach to assure security and wellness for our entire university community. 

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Inmate Graduation Ceremony at Elkton

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Prison Reentry Program Featured on WKBN

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Prison Reentry Program was recently featured on WKBN for its partnership with FCI Elkton, featuring the inaugural class of 18 incarcerated students who earned their Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ associate degrees.

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Flash Focus: Antajuan Hightower

Meet Antajuan Hightower, a member of the Honors College and a human resource management major, from Boardman, Ohio.  

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Fostering Pathways mentors with students

‘I Felt Like I Was Being Welcomed Into a Community’

Fostering Pathways for Bright Futures is an innovative program within Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s University Outreach and Engagement that provides academic, emotional and social support while connecting young people to opportunities in higher education. It's making a real impact for students.

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It's never too late to earn a Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ degree. Linda Putaturo celebrates earning her bachelor's degree in December 2025 after returning to college to finish a degree she started decades earlier.

Crossing the Degree Finish Line at Last

Every semester, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University reopens the door to a diploma for students who left college without finishing a degree.

A job opportunity, a family crisis, military service or running out of money – there are many reasons why students leave college without completing their studies.

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Flash Focus: Monica Fencil

Meet Monica Fencil, a junior exercise science major with a concentration in pre-physical therapy, from Butler, Pennsylvania. Fencil’s interest in the health field began early, shaped by being surrounded by family members who worked in healthcare.  

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Rick Sprague and son Tristen Sprague, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University police officers

Family Ties at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Police Services and Beyond

Meet the Sprague family and their unique tie to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University. After retiring as an Ohio State Trooper, Rick Sprague accepted a position with the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ police services last year. His son, Officer Tristan Sprague, also joined the police department last year. In the fall, Rick Sprague’s two daughters enrolled at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, making the family’s service to the campus community all the more meaningful.

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Flash Focus: Jordan Anamasi

Meet Jordan Anamasi, a senior environmental studies major with a minor in park management from Avon, Ohio, whose passions have grown for and through her experiences with nature.

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Convenience and Connection Drive Thriving Campus Life

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University is experiencing a healthy demand for on-campus housing as more students recognize the benefits of living in the heart of campus. For many students, it is not just about the proximity to campus and classes but also the connection. 

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KSU Mobile for Flashes on the Go

Keeping up with Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's campus, classes and events can be a challenge. However, the updated Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University mobile app (KSU Mobile) has a new refreshing look that makes it more user-friendly and tailored to both student, faculty and staff needs.

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