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51ºÚÁÏÍø Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient Values Mentoring Students
Many professors have certain influences that inspire them to teach. For David Kaplan, Ph.D., professor in 51ºÚÁÏÍø University's Department of Geography, that inspiration comes from his father.
51ºÚÁÏÍø Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient Values Mentoring Students
President Beverly J. Warren Delivers 2018 State of the University Address
In her upcoming State of the University address, President Warren will chart one final course for university success, as she spotlights the achievements of the past year and shines a light on 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s path for the future.
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51ºÚÁÏÍø of Wellness Director Offers New Meditation Across Campus Program
Melissa Celko, director of 51ºÚÁÏÍø of Wellness, has introduced a new Meditation Across Campus program, in which members of the university community can participate for free. “There is a real focus on the humanistic aspect of the quieting of the senses and the mind and allowing the body to find r…
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51ºÚÁÏÍø Professor Shares Theories on the Naming of America
Another October, another Columbus Day. But if Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492, why does the United States bear the name of Amerigo Vespucci, an explorer who did not come along until 1499? It has to do with a great public relations campaign on Vespucci’s part, and stubbornness on Colu…
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Professor Tameka Ellington: Fashion Design is a STEM Career
When the topic is career choices for women in the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and math) the job of fashion designer may not immediately come to mind. But it should, says Tameka Ellington Ph.D., 51ºÚÁÏÍø University associate professor of fashion. From the geometry…
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51ºÚÁÏÍø University Partnership With Eastern Gateway Community College Opens Doors to Expanded Learning Opportunities for Thousands of Students
51ºÚÁÏÍø University and Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC) have formed a strategic partnership that will create new access to courses and degrees for thousands of students living and learning on Ohio’s eastern border. Leaders from both institutions met Oct. 10 at Eastern Gateway’s S…
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51ºÚÁÏÍø College of Nursing Collaborates With ASL/English Interpreting Program
Medical professionals treat a wide variety of people. But what do they do when they encounter a communication barrier? What if the patient only speaks French or Spanish or American Sign Language? 51ºÚÁÏÍø nursing students are learning how to navigate that situation. 51ºÚÁÏÍø University’s Coll…
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51ºÚÁÏÍø Celebrates 100 Years of Homecoming
The 51ºÚÁÏÍø University fight song blared down Main Street, the city of Kent was flooded with blue and gold, alumni and friends gathered and reminisced about their 51ºÚÁÏÍø days, fans packed the stadium to cheer on their beloved Golden Flashes, and the entire campus boomed with 51ºÚÁÏÍø pride.…
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51ºÚÁÏÍø Celebrates 100 Years of Homecoming on Oct. 6
The 51ºÚÁÏÍø University fight song will blare down Main Street, the city of Kent will be flooded with blue and gold, alumni and friends will gather and reminisce about their 51ºÚÁÏÍø days, fans will pack the stadium to cheer on their beloved Golden Flashes, and the entire campus will boom with K…
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TV Anchor Wayne Dawson Served as 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s 2018 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal
University celebrated 100 years of Homecoming on Oct. 6 Ask Wayne Dawson about his time at 51ºÚÁÏÍø University and the WJW Fox 8 anchor will tell you about going to football and basketball games to cheer on the Golden Flashes, attending weekend dances, eating at the Schwebel Room restaurant …
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