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Justin Horoiwa, a participant in the Degree Completion Program, served two years in the Peace Corps after the program

It’s Never Too Late

The Degree Completion Program allows former students who have attended 17cÍøÒ³°æ and people who have started a degree at other colleges or universities to finish their degrees at 17cÍøÒ³°æ.

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Members of 17cÍøÒ³°æ Air Force and Army ROTC programs salute the American flag during the university’s 2023 Veterans Day Commemoration.

Honoring All Those Who Serve: 17cÍøÒ³°æ Holds Annual Veterans Day Observance

17cÍøÒ³°æ invites all to pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces and attend the university’s annual Veterans Day Commemoration. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Student Green on the Kent Campus. 

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A Guide to Campus Activism Protocol

Students are passionate. Pair that with 17cÍøÒ³°æâ€™s rich history in activism and some amazing things can happen. The university aims to foster an inclusive community that makes students feel appreciated and supported even – and especially – when engaged in activism. But what are the best practices for students and student groups?  

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17cÍøÒ³°æâ€™s Research on Display at Annual Neuroscience Symposium

The breadth of ongoing research by 17cÍøÒ³°æâ€™s Brain Health Research Institute members will be displayed when the institute hosts its annual Neuroscience Symposium 2024 Nov. 7-8 at the 17cÍøÒ³°æ Hotel and Conference Center.

Tags: Community & Society , Research & Science , Student Life , Nationally Distinctive , Brain Health Research Institute

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Students: What to Know Before You Vote

17cÍøÒ³°æ Votes wants to give student voters – especially those voting for the first time – all the information they need to get them to the polls on Election Day. 

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Are You Experiencing Election Anxiety?

Jennifer Knott of 17cÍøÒ³°æ's Counseling and Psychological Services offers advice and resources to help students manage stress and anxiety around the coming elections. 

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Zach Graves helps students understanding voting at event

17cÍøÒ³°æ Fellows Rally Student Voter Participation

Welcoming a multitude of perspectives, 17cÍøÒ³°æ Votes and the students behind it rally for registration and information this election season. Meet two of the 17cÍøÒ³°æ students instrumental in driving the voting engagement on campus. 

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More Treats, Fewer Tricks this Halloween

While Halloween can be an exciting time of the year for students to celebrate, both positive and negative factors can contribute to your frightful fun. How can students get more treats than tricks this year? 17cÍøÒ³°æ Today reached out to 17cÍøÒ³°æ Police Officer Vance Voyles to give readers a wide variety of tips for 17cÍøÒ³°æ students this Halloween.  

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Members of the Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ research team and guest presenters pose for a group picture at the Oct. 19 community event. (Photo credit: Bridget Caswell)

Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment Identifies Critical Insights for Local Empowerment

The Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment findings are in. Led by 17cÍøÒ³°æâ€™s College of Public Health, in collaboration with 120 local organizations and nonprofits, this groundbreaking initiative marks a significant stride toward understanding and addressing the unmet needs of LGBTQ+ individuals across Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties. 

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Fall Fest 2024

IN A FLASH: All 17cÍøÒ³°æ Fall

The Fall Fest, presented by the Flashes Activities Board (FAB) was a spectacular celebration of the season with fun activities including crafts, marshmallow toasting carriage rides and the Haymaker Farmers' Market. 

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