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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Planes Are Back in the Air

On May 21, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s College of Aeronautics and Engineering received approval from the university to restart flight operations, making May 22 the first day since mid-March that instructors or students have been permitted to fly due to COVID-19 restrictions. 

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Patrick Tomaswick meets with one of his heroes, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Police Officer Joe Knotek

All for Patrick! Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Police Surprise Toddler Crime Fighter

Patrick Tomaswick wants to be a police officer, but not just any member of law enforcement. He wants to be a Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University police officer.

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A Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University College of Nursing student gets hands-on experience with a patient simulator in the Olga M. Mural Simulation Lab in Henderson Hall.

COVID-19 Provides Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Nursing Students Unparalleled Experience

During the COVID-19 pandemic, students in  Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s College of Nursing have been employed in hospitals throughout Northeast Ohio, where they have honed their skills and observed healthcare professionals on the front lines.

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Misinformation in the World Today

As individuals consume and spread an alarming amount of news during COVID-19, the threat of misinformation is heightened. Emeritus Professor Thomas J. Froehlich, an expert on misinformation in the public sphere, offer contexts about what we're seeing unfold.

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President's Faculty Excellence Award recipient Chris Woolverton at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ President Todd Diacon Announces 2020 Faculty Excellence Award Recipients

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University President Todd Diacon recently presented six Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ faculty members with the 2020 President’s Faculty Excellence Award, which recognizes exceptional performance that leads to the achievement of national or international recognition in the faculty member’s discipline.

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A new Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University graduate smiles after receiving her diploma.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ to Celebrate Its Newest Graduates With Virtual Commencement on May 9

The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University alumni family will grow by nearly 5,300 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement. 

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Lamar R. Hylton Named Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Vice President for Student Affairs, Amoaba Gooden Appointed Interim Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University President Todd Diacon announced Thursday that Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., has been selected to serve as vice president for student affairs, effective May 1, 2020. In addition, Diacon has appointed Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., as the interim vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, effective June 1, 2020.

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Board of Trustees Approves Measures to Ensure University’s Financial Future

The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Board of Trustees approved three important budgetary measures to counter expected revenue reductions due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during a special Board meeting held May 6.

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Flashes of Inspiration: Poetry to honor front line workers

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University is launching a series of videos showcasing the talents of our faculty and staff aimed at providing an uplifting respite from the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Holds Virtual May 4 50th Commemoration, Occurring May 1-4

Beginning Friday, May, visitors to the  will be able to view a variety of special videos, online exhibits and interactive tours, all designed to honor and remember Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer and William Schroeder, the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students who lost their lives 50 years ago on the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ campus.

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