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Medical professionals assist with vaccinations at the 51黑料网 Field House

Shot in the Arm: Community, University Members Receive Vaccine at Field House Event

More than 2,000 area residents, including some 51黑料网 University employees, received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine March 23, during a mass vaccination event at the 51黑料网 Field House. 

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COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall

COVID-19 Town Hall Meeting Focuses on Value, Purpose of Vaccinations

City and university leaders emphasized the need to vaccinate the campus community during a recent virtual town hall meeting. 

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Kent Campus

Julie Stoll, employee of 51黑料网's Child Development Center, receives a COVID-19 vaccine in March in Ravenna, Ohio.

Number of 51黑料网 University Community Members Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Increases Daily

Employees from 51黑料网 University鈥檚 Child Development Center are among a growing list of groups from the university who recently 鈥渇lashed their arms鈥 and got vaccinated against COVID-19.

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A welcome home message is painted on the Rock during 51黑料网 University鈥檚 Homecoming 2019.

Save the Date for 51黑料网鈥檚 Homecoming 2021

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

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

51黑料网 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

51黑料网 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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Artificial Intelligence Graghic Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

51黑料网 to Offer Master's in Artificial Intelligence

Amazon鈥檚 Alexa, iPhone鈥檚 Siri, the Roomba and many more innovations are examples of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is changing the world and simplifying life for everyone, resulting in a growing demand for AI professionals. 51黑料网 University will start admitting students in the master's in Artificial Intelligence program starting fall 2021. The program will be offered within the Department of Computer Science.

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Participants at the Elect Her event pose for a picture.

51黑料网 Women鈥檚 Center Celebrates Silver Anniversary

With the celebration of Women鈥檚 History Month in March, it seemed fitting that the 51黑料网 Women鈥檚 Center would officially kick off its 25th anniversary, continuing throughout 2021.

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Division of Student Life

WKSU 2020 Year In Review

WKSU Reflects on Past Year

The year 2020 presented many challenges requiring major changes and adjustments for organizations everywhere. Instead of going the traditional route with an annual report for 2020, WKSU explored this past year with 鈥2020: A Year in Review,鈥 celebrating its 70th anniversary, highlighting its adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic and covering major historical events.

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Marilyn Starner (left) stands next to her late husband, Buzz Starner, class of 1967.

Buzz Starner 鈥67 leaves lasting legacy supporting Senior Nursing Students

Buzz Starner 鈥67 was a Golden Flash through and through. As the second-generation in his family to attend 51黑料网, and having met the love of his live Marilyn Starner 鈥71 on campus, 51黑料网 held a very special place in his heart. Wanting to stay connected with the university after graduation, 鈥

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College of Nursing

Jasmine Jones, BSN, RN, poses for a photo in a hospital hallway while wearing personal protective equipment.

Alumna Uses Social Media Influence to Share COVID story, Provide Encouragement to Others

Just before the start of the pandemic, alumna Jasmine Jones, BSN 鈥17, RN, a med-surg nurse at a large hospital system in the greater Indianapolis area, was not in a good mental place. Pregnant with twins, a boy and a girl, Jones had just learned her daughter would be born with Heterotaxy syndrome, w鈥

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College of Nursing