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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University students studying in the College of Business Administration pose for a group photo outside the Business Administration Building.

Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s College of Business Administration Reaffirmed for Dual AACSB Accreditation in Business and Accounting

As prospective business school students weigh through their options of which school to attend, the decision-making process can be overwhelming. However, an important factor to consider can help make the decision easier and allow for an exclusive group of business schools to stand out: accreditation.…

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Legendary journalist and news anchor Dan Rather will speak at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University the evening of May 4 as part of the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Presidential Speaker Series.

Renowned Journalist Dan Rather to Provide Rare Insight into Covering May 4, World Events

Few have seen the history of our world unfold like Dan Rather. The renowned journalist has been a constant presence for many monumental events – the Kennedy assassination, Watergate, the Berlin Wall, Tiananmen Square and 9/11 – to name a few. We are pleased to announce th…

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ alumna and sociologist Bertice Berry, Ph.D., delivers her keynote address during the 16th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Holds 16th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration With Keynote Speaker Bertice Berry

Alumna Bertice Berry, an award-winning entertainer, lecturer and comedienne, served as keynote speaker   Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University held its 16th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 25 at 3:30 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. The keynote speaker for the event was Bertic…

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Mary Ann Raghanti, Ph.D., compared neurochemical profiles in the striatum, a brain region that modulates social behavior, among humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and monkeys and found a unique profile in humans.

Dramatic Change in Brain Chemistry May Have Initiated Human Evolution

Biological anthropology researchers in Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s College of Arts and Sciences have again shed new light on the very old topic of human origins. In two new journal articles appearing this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the researchers report likely expla…

Tags: Success Story , Department of Anthropology , Brain Health Research Institute , College of Arts and Sciences , Research & Science

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Born without legs, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Tuscarawas student Zion Clark competes as a member of the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Tuscarawas Golden Eagles wrestling team.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Tuscarawas Golden Eagles Wrestler Zion Clark Makes No Excuses

No excuses. Zion Clark lives by these two words. Born without legs, the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Tuscarawas Golden Eagles wrestling phenomenon overcomes obstacles and gladly accepts challenges both on and off the mat every day with a contagious smile. “The obstacles I face in wrestling prepa…

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New Football Head Coach Sean Lewis

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Names Sean Lewis as Its New Head Football Coach

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University will officially introduce its new head football coach Thursday, Dec. 21, at 1 p.m. at the Integrated Sciences Building. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ President Beverly Warren and Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen will lead the event, which will include the new head coach taking part in a…

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University President Emerita Carol Cartwright, Ph.D., and her husband, G. Phillip Cartwright, Ph.D., accept an award at the Founders Gala held in November 2017 in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

Former Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University President Gives $1 Million to Scholarships

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University President Emerita Carol Cartwright, Ph.D., and her husband, G. Phillip Cartwright, Ph.D., have made a $1 million estate gift that will create scholarships at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ to support students who wish to engage in the arts. The Cartwright Family Fund for Opportunities in the Arts …

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A Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ graduate celebrates as he crosses the stage during his Commencement ceremony.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Celebrates Fall 2017 Commencement

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University held its Fall Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Friday, Dec. 15, and Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ conferred 2,320 degrees, including 1,824 bachelor’s degrees, 456 master’s degrees, 37 doctoral degrees a…

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students enjoy a study break by petting a Bernese mountain dog during the Stress-Free Zone in the library.

Students to Enjoy a Study Break During Finals Week With Dogs, Food and Fun

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Libraries will once again offer its Stress-Free Zone to all students, faculty and staff on Monday, Dec. 11, and Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 3-5 p.m. in the Garden Room at the University Library. This event gives the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ community a chance to wind down during finals week with …

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University President Beverly Warren presents Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., with a Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Alumni Association Professional Achievement Award during the Spring 2016 Commencement ceremony at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Alumnus Dr. Earl K. Miller Awards $2 Million Gift to Neuroscience and Psychology Programs at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹

Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., and his wife, Marlene M. Wicherski, have pledged $2 million to fund three scholarships and a professorship in Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Miller is a Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ alumnus who grew up in Lyndhurst, Ohio. “The generosity of Earl and Marlene reflect…

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