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From Honors Student to Tour Guide: Broadcast Journalism Senior Featured on WKYC’s Unzipped Series

Phillip Grant, Jr. grew up in Kent, Ohio, and attends Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University as a broadcast journalism major. Considering he has spent the majority of his life in the Tree City, Mr. Grant is the perfect tour guide for WKYC's Danielle Wiggins. Watch as Mr. Grant shows Ms. Wiggins all the town has to offer. 

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By the Book: Recommended Reading on May 4, 1970

Plenty has been written about May 4, 1970. Ken Burhanna, dean of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Libraries, offers his preferred reading list.

 

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Governor Appoints Graduate Student Jasmine Hoff to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Board of Trustees

Ms. Hoff is a registered nurse, who is currently pursuing a doctorate in Nursing Practice. 

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Kent Campus

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University President Beverly J. Warren presented seven Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ staff members with the 2019 President's Award of Distinction. Here, Melissa Sink (right), housekeeping manager, receives a surprise visit from President Warren.

2019 President's Award of Distinction Recipients Announced

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University President Beverly J. Warren recently presented seven Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ staff members with the President’s Award of Distinction.

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Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., will serve as Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s interim senior vice president and provost, effective July 1.

Melody Tankersley Appointed Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Interim Senior Vice President and Provost

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University President-elect Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., to the role of interim senior vice president and provost, effective July 1.

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Kent Campus

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Professor Laura Davis teaches a class on May 4, 1970.

Preserving May 4 Was Special Work of Four Faculty Members

A team of devoted Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ faculty led the drive to achieve national recognition of the significance of May 4, 1970.
 

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Kent Campus

Students Work Together in the Hot Shop to Transfer Melted Glass Onto Functional Object

With Music Blaring and Temperatures Rising, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Celebrates 50 Years of Glass

At first glance, it looks more like an art studio, make that a hot art studio ... music blaring, temperatures rising and a chatty atmosphere of collaboration. Anything but a college classroom. Most wear blue jeans and cotton shirts so they can easily sweat while perfecting their craft. In this case, glassblowing.

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Ashtabula's Wine Collection Including Sunset, Sunburst and 17°

A Rave Review: Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Wines Shine

Enology students of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Ashtabula Campus are leaving a lasting impact with their high-quality luxury wines. One local wine connoisseur was so impressed with the wines, he featured them in a recent article in the Akron Beacon Journal. 

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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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Center for Architecture and Environmental Design

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Invited to Join AIA-ACSA Design & Health Research Consortium

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) created the AIA-ACSA Design & Health Research Consortium to advance university research that ties together building design and health concerns.

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