Student Life
From 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ to Tulsa, Okla.
Sharon Crawford’s story is not one of a typical 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ student in the SSS program. Almost all of the students in the program live near the Kent campus or in one of the on-campus residence halls. Being on or close to campus allows SSS students easy access to tutoring services, the opportunity to participate in workshops and to attend on-campus events and off-campus trips. With Ms. Crawford living in a different state, it was a unique opportunity for 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ to bring her into the program.
Students Dive Into Service Projects on Alternative Spring Breaks
Instead of traveling to a bustling beach in Florida or a cross-country trip to the Rocky Mountains, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ students embarked on a variety of alternative volunteer trips during this year’s spring break.
Student Defies Health Expectations - Will Join 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Masters Program This Fall
Doctors told her that she would never be able to walk again, she wouldn’t finish high school and would never make it to college. But this soon-to-be college graduate and upcoming 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University Master’s student has proven those expectations wrong.
To the Rescue! 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Tuscarawas Students Built Robot That can Douse Fires, Save Lives
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University at Tuscarawas engineering technology students collaborated on their capstone project during the spring semester and unveiled a search and rescue robot on finals night in early May.
Invitation to Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting Is ‘Icing on the Cake’ for Doctoral Student
As if graduating with your Ph.D., starting a National Research Council (NRC) postdoctoral fellowship, getting married in Nepal and organizing an international research seminar wasn’t already a full plate for 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University doctoral student Greta Babakhanova, how about a little dessert?
College of Communication and Information Students Honored by Akron Press Club
Eight 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University students received scholarships from the Akron Press Club and John S. Knight Memorial Scholarship Fund in April, totaling $40,000 in awards. College of Communication and Information students won eight of the nine awards given by the Akron Press Club this year.
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Senior Finishes School While Managing Her Full-Time Business
Bethany Westphal is a very busy person. Like most seniors, Ms. Westphal spends her time doing school work and preparing for graduation in May. But, at the same time, she also runs the full-time business she started herself.
Talented Photojournalism Student Earns Prestigious Award and Internship Grant
Nathaniel Bailey has been interested in photography for as long as he can remember. After years of study and practice, Mr. Bailey’s passion has paid off. In March 2019, Mr. Bailey won the Chuck Scott Student Photographer of the Year award from the Ohio News Photographers Association (ONPA), and he was awarded the Larry Fullerton Photojournalism Scholarship.
Mother-Daughter Duo Go Through 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Geauga Nursing Program Together
Ronda McCaskey and Caitlyn Horvath are best friends who went through the nursing program together and graduated one year apart with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees from 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University at Geauga. Now they are both intensive care nurses. But they also happen to be mother and daughter.
Construction Management Students Take First Place
Freshman and sophomore construction management students from the College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) attended the University of Cincinnati (UC) New Builders Competition and took first place for the second year in a row.