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Ģý baseball player Eric Lauer has been named the Louisville Slugger NCAA Division I Player of the Year by Collegiate Baseball newspaper. He also has earned First Team All-America and Academic All-America honors.

Ģý’s Tradition of Athletic Success Continues

Ģý’s tradition of athletic success was on full display in early June, earning a national player of the year, a national assistant coach of the year and an honor for excellence throughout its 10 women’s sports. Ģý baseball pitcher Eric Lauer earned two significant awards a…

Tags: Intercollegiate Athletics , Awards and Honors , Student Success , Success Story , University News

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Flash, the Ģý mascot, helps cut the ribbon during the grand opening of the new Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement.

Ģý Holds Grand Opening for Its New Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Ģý celebrated the grand opening of its new Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, located at 350 S. Lincoln St. in Kent, Ohio, on June 3. The event, was free and open to the public. The building houses nearly 100 employees from its Division of Institutional Ad…

Tags: Division of Institutional Advancement , Foundations of Excellence , Success Story , Alumni

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Six members of the Ģý softball team are honored prior to the game against the University of Akron. The student-athletes are part of the university’s graduating Class of 2016.

64 Golden Flashes Receive Diplomas in Spring 2016

Ģý Athletes Shatter Record for Highest GPA in Program History The 2016 Ģý Golden Flashes have shattered the record for the highest annual grade point average (GPA) in program history. They also broke the record for the most students with a perfect 4.0.  Collecti…

Tags: Intercollegiate Athletics , Commencement , Student Success , Success Story

Kent Campus

Members of Ģý’s Division of Student Affairs and Department of Public Safety pose for a photo with Ģý student Josh Paulin and his mother (fourth and fifth from left) during the presentation of the Public Safety Citizen’s Award.

Eagle Scout Training Helps Ģý Student Save a Life

Ģý freshman Josh Paulin is not only a good student, but an exemplary citizen. On March 13, 2016, Paulin saved a man’s life, and now Ģý’s Department of Public Safety is honoring Paulin for his heroic acts.     It all started while he was waiting at…

Tags: Division of Student Life , Department of Public Safety , Student Success , Success Story , University News

Kent Campus

New Ģý graduates pose with family members outside the MAC Center following a Spring 2016 commencement ceremony.

Ģý Holds Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 13, 14 and 20

Ģý held its Spring 2016 Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center. The final ceremony will be held Friday, May 20, at Cartwright Hall. Ģý will confer 4,210 degre…

Tags: Commencement , Office of the Provost , Student Success , Success Story

Kent Campus

A Ģý student gives a kiss to one of the therapy dogs during the Stress-Free Zone event in the library.

Library Provides Stress-Free Zone for Finals Week

The Stress-Free Zone returns to the Ģý Library on Monday, May 9, and Tuesday, May 10, from 3 - 5 p.m. to give students a break from studying for finals. The much-loved Dogs on Campus Pet Therapy Program® will be back once again, and snacks and beverages will be provided. Karen …

Tags: University Libraries , Success Story , Student Life

Kent Campus

John Crawford-Spinelli, dean of Ģý's College of the Arts, addresses a large gathering of Ģý students, employees, alumni and donors during the grand opening celebration of the new Center for the Visual Arts.

Ģý Celebrates Grand Opening of New Center for the Visual Arts

The Center for the Visual Arts, the new home of Ģý’s School of Art, celebrated its grand opening on May 6. The festivities began with a short program, immediately followed by building tours, live entertainment, student exhibitions and refreshments. Concluding the grand opening …

Tags: School of Art , College of the Arts , Foundations of Excellence , Success Story

Kent Campus

Terri Kent (center), professor of theatre in Ģý’s College of the Arts, goes over a stage plan with students in the scene shop.

Scholar of the Month

Scholar of the Month Terri Kent Professor College of the Arts 1991-present An accomplished director, actor and educator, Terri Kent is a professor in the School of Theatre and Dance at the College of the Arts. She is the coordinator of the musical theatre program and is the producing artistic…

Tags: School of Theatre and Dance , College of the Arts , Scholar of the Month , Success Story , Research & Science

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Dior Delophont, senior fashion design major from France, competes in the long jump during a Ģý track meet.

Ģý Athletics Drives International Student-Athletes’ Success Inside and Outside of the Classroom

“Ģý has allowed me to do just about everything I have wanted to do,” said Dior Delophont, senior fashion design major and standout women’s track and field competitor at Ģý. Many international student-athletes also revealed the university’s Department of Intercollegiate …

Tags: Intercollegiate Athletics , Global Education , Student Success , Success Story

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A Ģý student stands vigil at the spot where Allison Krause was shot on May 4, 1970.

Ģý Observes 46th Annual May 4 Commemoration

Ģý held its 46th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, with events taking place April 26 through May 4. The annual commemoration, hosted by the May 4 Task Force, provided an opportunity for the university community to gather and remember those who were lost and injured during the t…

Tags: May 4 , May 4 Commemoration , May 4 Task Force , May 4 Visitors Center , College of Sciences and Humanities , Success Story , Community & Society

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