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51ºÚÁÏÍø President Todd Diacon Speaks On The Centennial Court Green

What I Learned From Avocados

Guacamole and chips are frequently on the menu of social gatherings for many 51ºÚÁÏÍø students, staff and faculty. However, President Todd Diacon says that the delicious creamy dip also holds a life lesson about expanding our worldview.

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A 51ºÚÁÏÍø graduate student is covered in confetti during the university’s Advanced Degree Commencement Ceremony.

51ºÚÁÏÍø Celebrates Its Spring 2021 Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies

Students wearing graduation caps and gowns will once again grace the campus as 51ºÚÁÏÍø University celebrates its newest graduates and marks the return of in-person commencement ceremonies for the first time since December 2019.

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Alan Canfora (left), one of the nine 51ºÚÁÏÍø University students wounded on May 4, 1970, gives a tour of the historic May 4 site. Thomas Grace (right), who also was a student wounded on May 4, looks on while Canfora talks.

51ºÚÁÏÍø to Mark 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, With Virtual Event, Honor Wounded Students

Members of the 51ºÚÁÏÍø University community and people around the world will gather virtually for the 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, the day the Ohio National Guard fired on 51ºÚÁÏÍø students during an anti-war protest, killing four students and wounding nine other students.

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Alan Canfora (left), one of the nine 51ºÚÁÏÍø University students wounded on May 4, 1970, gives a tour of the historic May 4 site. Thomas Grace (right), who also was a student wounded on May 4, looks on while Canfora talks.

51ºÚÁÏÍø to Mark 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, With Virtual Event, Honor Wounded Students

Members of the 51ºÚÁÏÍø University community and people around the world will gather virtually for the 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, the day the Ohio National Guard fired on 51ºÚÁÏÍø students during an anti-war protest, killing four students and wounding nine other students.

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A 51ºÚÁÏÍø University exploratory student and her mentor meet in the learning community dedicated to exploratory students in February 2020.

51ºÚÁÏ꿉۪s Exploratory Program Receives National Recognition

51ºÚÁÏÍø University’s Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.

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A 51ºÚÁÏÍø University student conducts research in a lab during spring 2018.

51ºÚÁÏÍø Awarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants

The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that 51ºÚÁÏÍø University has been awarded Choose Ohio First grants totaling $3.5 million to support students in the critical fields of science (including health professions), technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

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A welcome home message is painted on the Rock during 51ºÚÁÏÍø University’s Homecoming 2019.

Save the Date for 51ºÚÁÏ꿉۪s Homecoming 2021

51ºÚÁÏÍø University alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and the community are encouraged to save the date for one of the university’s long-standing traditions. 51ºÚÁÏÍø will celebrate Homecoming 2021 on Saturday, Oct. 2.

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A graduating 51ºÚÁÏÍø University student smiles in her cap and gown at Risman Plaza in spring 2020.

51ºÚÁÏÍø to Hold In-Person Commencement Ceremonies for Spring Class of 2021, Honors Promise to 2020 Graduates of In-Person Ceremony to Be Held During Homecoming Weekend

51ºÚÁÏÍø University will hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May for the Spring Class of 2021 and will welcome back all 2020 alumni for an in-person graduation ceremony during Homecoming Weekend this fall.

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Photo of B'nai B'rith Hillel Marker on May 4 site

51ºÚÁÏÍø to Hold Virtual May 4 Commemoration, Honor Wounded Students

In keeping with the commitment to honor and remember the events of May 4, 1970, 51ºÚÁÏÍø University will hold a virtual May 4 51st Commemoration this year. The virtual commemoration will feature a video premiering at noon on Tuesday, May 4, that focuses on the nine wounded students: Alan Canfora, John Cleary, Thomas Grace, Dean Kahler, Joseph Lewis, Donald Mackenzie, James Russell, Robert Stamps and Douglas Wrentmore.

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