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VA Work Study Misty Sommers, Jordan Jenkins, Liana Sanchez

Helping Veterans Fast Track the Path to Graduation from the Inside

51ºÚÁÏÍø University’s VA Work-Study Program has been working to expand its reach, servicing military-affiliated students to help them turn their service experience into academic credit, while providing meaningful hands-on opportunities for student workers.  

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CARES 5 Year Anniversary Celebration

Celebrating Five Years of Care and Advocacy at the 51ºÚÁÏÍø CARES Center

The CARES Center celebrated its 5-year anniversary on Tuesday, April 14 with an open house that highlighted the accomplishments of the center over the last five years while providing opportunities for tours of the center, complete with birthday cake, refreshments and CARES Center swag.  

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The 2026 Student Employee Award winners

51ºÚÁÏÍø Honors 2026 Student Employee and Supervisor Award Winners

51ºÚÁÏÍø University celebrates outstanding student employees and supervisors during National Student Employment Week, recognizing their impact across campus through the annual Student Employee Awards Celebration. Celebrate with us the 2026 winners.

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Peer Educators Bridge the Gap in Student Mental Health Support

For many students at 51ºÚÁÏÍø University, talking about mental health or wellness can feel intimidating. But for those who connect with Certified Peer Educators, those conversations often start with something simple: another student who understands.

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‘I Love This,’ How Summer Advantage Helped a First-Gen Student Find Her Path

When Yeshe Mulugeta arrived at 51ºÚÁÏÍø University, she expected the transition to be challenging, but not overwhelming. 51ºÚÁÏ꿉۪s Summer Advantage Program provides first-generation students with the award-winning support needed to overcome academic challenges and move forward with confidence. It helped turn things around for Mulugeta.

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51ºÚÁÏÍø graduate Luana Johnson with her research poster

How an International Alumna Designed Her Future at 51ºÚÁÏÍø

51ºÚÁÏÍø graduate Luana Johnson highlights how the American Academy partnership and the university's elite design labs provided the professional access needed to launch a global career.

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Student Support Is Tops in the Nation

At 51ºÚÁÏÍø University, student support is a daily practice carried out by hundreds of dedicated professionals across departments, campuses and programs – from the advisors who help first-generation students navigate financial aid deadlines to the staff members who welcome veterans transitioning to campus life.

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Student Life Means Student Success

The Division of Student Life provides an ecosystem where students engage in high-impact practices and experiential learning. Through our departments, we intentionally design meaningful co-curricular experiences that support life-enriching learning objectives, strengthening interpersonal and practica…

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New Interest‑Based Theme Communities Prioritize Student Connection

51ºÚÁÏÍø University is preparing to introduce a major shift in its residential experience with the launch of Theme Communities starting in fall 2026. The new model focuses on specific interests or student experiences.

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Bamboo Grand Opening

IN A FLASH: Do You Bamboo?

51ºÚÁÏÍø students explored a new dining option on campus as Bamboo had its grand opening in The Hub.

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