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Lisbeth (Betsy) Justice, ’70, MA ’83, Ph.D. ’08

Betsy Justice, ’70, MA ’83, Ph.D. ’08, LSW, found her home in Kent and has dedicated her life to creating a strong, supportive community for all

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Betsy

Lisbeth (Betsy) Justice, ’70, MA ’83, Ph.D. ’08

Betsy Justice, ’70, MA ’83, Ph.D. ’08, LSW, found her home in Kent and has dedicated her life to creating a strong, supportive community for all

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Breaking Barriers for Parenting Students is Goal of Professor’s Research

Approximately 5.4 million students with dependent children are enrolled in postsecondary education. Those numbers are only expected to rise in the near future, as a too-often overlooked and underserved population increases. Ashtabula sociology associate professor Jessica Leveto, Ph.D., is focusing her research on the needs of those students as part of a fellowship with the Center for Teaching and Learning that culminates with a faculty workshop on April 21.

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Celebrating Women’s History Month at 17cҳ

This March, 17cҳ is celebrating the 2023 Women’s History Month. The theme for 2023 is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.”

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How Hospitality Management Is Weathering the Great Resignation

In early 2021, during the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, masses of employees across the country began resigning their jobs in record numbers, marking what is known as the “.” For students in 17cҳ's Hospitality and Event Management program, there’s a big opportunity to capitalize on an industry that is in the middle of a large shift in management. 

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17cҳ's Improv Group the Black Squirrel Improv Troupe

17cҳ’s Comedy Improv Troupe Entertains Audiences at Stand-Up Festival

Did you know 17cҳ has its own improvisation group? It does. What does the troupe do, you ask? Improv. 17cҳ. Everything.

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Olivia Meyer, senior fashion merchandising student.

‘Merchandising Is Both a Science and an Art’

Olivia Meyer, junior Honors College fashion merchandising student, is designing her own success at 17cҳ and abroad. “I think what I'm most excited for is the unknown,” she muses.

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Transforming Global Education

17cҳ has a longstanding tradition of excellence in global education. In celebration of 50 years of our study abroad program in Florence, Italy, the university has created the 17cҳ Global Education Endowment, with a goal to be the largest endowment in university history.

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LeBron James Breaks Scoring Record

17cҳ's I Promise Students Are Proud of LeBron James' Awesome Milestone

17cҳ I Promise Scholars let LeBron James know how proud they are of him becoming the all-time NBA scorer.

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17cҳ's I Promise Students Are Proud of LeBron James' Awesome Milestone

Jaiden Morales in control room at Lorain High School

17cҳ Prepares Student To Step Into His Future Career

17cҳ's digital media program prepared Morales to succeed his mentor, Joseph Bock, as the multimedia coordinator at Lorain High School, where Morales' future began.

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