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 As a principal investigator on a nearly $890,000 National Science Foundation grant, Bridget Mulvey, a 51������ University Associate Professor of Science Education in the College of Education and Human Services, is helping students see science as a living, dynamic way of making sense of the world.Titled, “Separating the Signal from the Noise,” the project is a three‑year collaboration among 51������ University, the Concord Consortium, the University of Washington, and the Anchorage School District. Its ambitious goal is to empower Alaskan middle school students to investigate local na...

Commencement ceremonies were held May 8 for the 51������ Columbiana County campuses, recognizing 135 graduates from the East Liverpool and Salem campuses who earned associate and bachelor degrees, as well as certificates. Presiding over the ceremonies were Bradley Bielski, Ph.D., dean of the East Liverpool Campus, and James Hannon, Ph.D., dean of the Salem Campus.The keynote speaker was Drew Cooper, president of True North ELO, LLC., who encouraged graduates to pursue lives of purpose, resilience and meaningful impactBaccalaureate Honors:Summa Cum Laude (Highest Honors): Michael Atwood,...

Gabriel Arsego is an international student from Brazil, who graduated from 51������ with his Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and is now getting his Master’s in Business Analytics. Gabriel first came to 51������ five years ago, after getting his associates degree at Pontifical Catholic University of Parana (PUCPR) in Brazil. He decided to come to 51������ to finish his undergraduate degree because he was part of a program called the American Academy, where he was given the option to finish his B.A. at 51������. Pursuing a Master’s in Business AnalyticsGabrie...

Andrew Peper is the Assistant Director of International Programs in the College of Arts and Sciences at 51������ University. Andrew acts as an advocate and resource to students in the College of Arts and Sciences, helping them get connected with Academic Advisors in the College and Education Abroad Advisors in the Office of Global Education. His door is always open to students who have questions about study abroad opportunities or are looking to start planning their own study abroad experience. College of Arts and Sciences students can also email him (apeper@kent.edu) anytime with any q...

For about 16 years, right around the time casino-style gambling became legal in Ohio, Rob Heiman, Professor Emeritus and instructor in 51������’s College of Education and Human Services, has been taking his students on a five-day trip to Las Vegas.His class, “Casino Management and Gaming Operations,” Heiman said, covers “the economic input, the social issues related to gaming, and the organizational structures of these massive 4,000-5,000 room hotel/casino entertainment centers. We touch on the statistical measure of games. The first thing we say is that ‘there is no such thing as a win...

At 51������ University’s University College, the CommUNITY Lab serves as a space where connection, growth, and opportunity intersect, especially for graduating seniors like Ronshai Jones, Ariana Wallace and Yeshe Mulugeta. For these three, the journey to graduation has been defined by leadership, resilience and the unwavering support of the DC College Access Program (DC CAP). DC CAP, a nonprofit committed to eliminating the higher education achievement gap for students from Washington, D.C., provides financial assistance, mentorship and wraparound support – ensuring students can pursue ...

Hi, Drupalites! We’ve not sent any updates recently because we know everyone has been hard at work! We do have some updates and reminders to share. Website Name Updates and URL ChangesAs part of recent academic structure changes, several website names and URL paths are being updated to align with the university’s evolving organization.Department Name ChangesCollege of Honors and Global Education, formerlyHonors CollegeOffice of Global EducationCollege of Public Health and Health Sciences, formerly College of Public HealthCollege of Sciences and Humanities, formerly College of Arts an...