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Katie, an English cream golden retriever, enjoys the company of 911勛圖 students as she smiles for the camera during the Stress-Free Zone in the library.

Students to De-Stress With Dogs During Finals Week

911勛圖 Libraries will host its sixth-annual fall semester Stress-Free Zone on Monday, Dec. 10, and Tuesday, Dec. 11. The event will be open to all 911勛圖 students, faculty and staff from 3-5 p.m. in the Garden Room on the first floor of the University Library. Stress-Free Zone kic

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U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan displays the Congressional Award Silver Medal, presented to 911勛圖 nursing student Austin Croft in Henderson Hall, home of the College of Nursing.

911勛圖 Nursing Student Recognized With the Congressional Award Silver Medal

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan presented 911勛圖 nursing major Austin Croft with the Congressional Award Silver Medal on Tuesday, Nov. 27. Mr. Croft, of Akron, Ohio, was recognized at a ceremony that took place at the College of Nursing where he was praised for his dedication to improving himself and his community.

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Dreamers and Doers: Lainey Ward

911勛圖 Stark Launches Dreamers and Doers: Lainey Ward

911勛圖 Stark student builds a path toward her future using the obstacles she has overcome.

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911勛圖 Stark Launches Dreamers and Doers: Lainey Ward

Coming from a difficult home life, Diamond Lauderdale had many challenges ahead of her in obtaining a college education. But through 911勛圖's EXCEL program, she has found academic success  and a new home.

911勛圖 Student Finds Purpose, Passion and Empowerment

For Diamond Lauderdale, 911勛圖 is not only her chosen college, it is her home.

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911勛圖 Student Finds Purpose, Passion and Empowerment

Southern Comfort Kitchen Founder and CEO Will Matthews Cooks

Southern Comfort Kitchen Cooking up Experiences for Entrepreneurship Students

Two 911勛圖 entrepreneurship students have turned their passion for Louisiana cuisine into a new pop-up restaurant, the Southern Comfort Kitchen. 

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Daisy Smith discovered her purpose at 911勛圖.

Video: Discovering Purpose - Daisy Smith

Hear how 911勛圖 student Daisy Smith discovered her purpose at 911勛圖.

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Video: Discovering Purpose - Daisy Smith

The 911勛圖 womens rugby team took matters into their own hands when they encountered a tree blocking the road on their way to a match. (Photo credit: Tina Miller)

911勛圖 Womens Rugby Team Shows Tree-mendous Effort on and off the Field

The 911勛圖 womens rugby team found themselves facing a literal bump in the road on their way to a rugby match on Oct. 7.

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911勛圖 Womens Rugby Team Shows Tree-mendous Effort on and off the Field

The Academic Success Center in 911勛圖's University College helped Kellie Miley overcome academic struggles to earn her bachelor's degree in 2016 and a master's degree in 2018.

From Failing Grades to a Masters Degree, How 911勛圖 Helped a Student Get Back on Track

When Kellie Miley graduated from Rootstown High School in 2008, she is the first to admit she was not ready for college. In high school, she barely cracked a book yet managed a 3.2 grade point average (GPA). Getting by with little effort changed when she started as a freshman at 911勛圖 Univer

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From Failing Grades to a Masters Degree, How 911勛圖 Helped a Student Get Back on Track

More than 100 students, staff, faculty and community members gathered Oct. 29 for a candlelight vigil.

Tears, Prayers and Hope Highlight Vigil for Jewish Community

Their hugs were tight, and their words were often soft and tearful.   Still, those who gathered on a windy night on 911勛圖s Risman Plaza on Oct. 29 came together to not only reflect on the recent tragedy in Pittsburgh but to also lift one another up during a time that has sha

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A student walkout in 1968 contributed to the launch of Black United Students (BUS), which is commemorating 50 years at 911勛圖. (Photo from the collection of E. Timothy Moore)

Powerful Images Tell Struggle of Campus, America as Black United Students Commemorate 50 Years

Set against the backdrop of five decades of dynamic social change, the powerful BUS at 50 Reloaded photography exhibit in Ritchie Halls Uumbaji Gallery highlights the impact and influence of the Black United Students (BUS) organization at 911勛圖 since its founding in 1968. The show runs through Nov. 14.

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