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Journalism Student Della Fowler sitting with three other people at table in gymnastics meet

‘Find What Makes Your Heart Beat a Little Faster’

For journalism student Della Fowler, a chance opportunity to report on 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University gymnastics sparked a passion that has led her all the way to covering the Olympics.

Tags: school of media and journalism, Internships, Global Reach, Students First

College of Communication & Information

Flash, 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University’s mascot, waves a flag in front of Dix Stadium before a home football game. (Photo credit: Scott Galvin)

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ and Cleveland Clinic Enter Multiyear Partnership to Support Student-Athlete Health and Wellness

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University and Cleveland Clinic have announced a multiyear partnership in which Cleveland Clinic becomes the official healthcare provider for 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Athletics. Cleveland Clinic will serve as the medical services provider to support 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ student-athlete health and wellness.

Tags: University News, Students First, Partnerships, Cleveland Clinic, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Sports, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Alumni and Giving

Crawford Hall progress

Crawford Hall Nears Completion

Anticipation grows as construction on the new home of 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship nears completion. The university's newest and largest building will house innovative, state-of-the-art spaces for learning, collaboration and engaging in valuable, hands on business experiences. 

Tags: Office of the University Architect, University News, Students First, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive, Research & Science

Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University mascot Flash and cheerleaders get the Class of 2027 excited during the 2023 Convocation in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Named Most Affordable Ohio College

In its 2024 Best Colleges analysis of more than 700 four-year colleges, Money ranked 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ as the most affordable college in Ohio. 

Tags: University News, Students First, Division of Enrollment Management

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Students at DKS

Accessibility Impresses Parent at Perfect Moment

Julia Keahey, video and digital marketing coordinator for University Housing and Culinary Services, shared a touching story on LinkedIn about "an interaction with a parent that will forever stay with me."

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Model Room Makeover

IN A FLASH: Decked Out for DKS

The 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Department of Residence Services, University Communications and Marketing and Meijer stores recently teamed up to makeover the model residence hall rooms in Eastway Center. 

Tags: Students First, Destination 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ, Department of Residence Services

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Anthony Claytor raises his diploma during his Commencement ceremony at 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University.

Meet Anthony Claytor, the First I PROMISE Program Scholar to Graduate From 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ

In 2020, 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ would cover four years of tuition costs and one year of room and board. Now, for the LeBron James Family Foundation’s first I PROMISE class, the hard work these students had put in since third grade is paying off. 

Tags: Profiles, Students First, I Promise, University College, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, alumni-news, College of Arts and Sciences

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Melissa Fenn, M.Ed., 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ senior advisor II

Best of the Best: Melissa Fenn Wins Inaugural Distinguished Advisor Award

Melissa Fenn, senior advisor II in the College of Nursing, was recently awarded the university's inaugural Distinguished Advisor Award by University Advising and the Kent Academic Advising Support and Advising Association (KASADA). 

Tags: University News, Student Life, Students First

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Bullets Shattered This Car Window Where Jillian Saliba Had Been Standing

When a gunman's bullets knocked her down, her professors were there to lift her up

As she prepared to receive her degree, Jillian Saliba reflected on a deeply personal story of surviving a drive-by shooting during winter break of her early years as a Golden Flash. When the trauma took its toll, she leaned on her professors.

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Cirque du Chem demonstration

IN A FLASH: Cirque du Chem!

A circus came to the Integrated Sciences Building this spring in the form of "Cirque du Chem," presented the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Tags: Research & Science, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Students First, Student Life

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