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Sarah Shendy, ’06, Director, Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment

Alumna Sarah Shendy, ’06, Named First Director of Ohio Office of Law Enforcement and Recruitment

Sarah Shendy, ’06, has been appointment as the first Director, Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. Had it not been for 17cÍøÒ³°æ, she may have never gone into law enforcement.

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Alumni and Giving

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17cÍøÒ³°æ Announces 2020 Alumni Award Recipients

17cÍøÒ³°æ is proud to announce its 2020 Alumni Award recipients. Recipients are chosen based on their exceptional contributions in their chosen profession, in their communities and at 17cÍøÒ³°æ. Sponsored by the alumni association, the Alumni Awards are the university’s most prestigious honors given to alumni.

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Alumni and Giving

Wayne Dawson, WJW Fox 8 anchor and 17cÍøÒ³°æ graduate in the class of '79.

Opinion: In the Midst of a National Nightmare There Is a Glimmer of Hope

George Floyd's death focused light on what had been America’s ugly secret, the killing of black men by law enforcement officers at a rate far greater than any other race. Wayne Dawson, WJW Fox 8 anchor and 17cÍøÒ³°æ alumnus, offers his take on what's at stake for America.

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Rami Daud and Nathaniel Bailey, photographers with University Communications and Marketing, smile after receiving their Silver ADDY Awards. (Photo credit: Smithberger Photography)

17cÍøÒ³°æ Professionals and Students Recognized at 2020 Akron ADDY Awards

17cÍøÒ³°æ brought home the gold after this year’s Akron ADDY Awards, with both professionals and students being recognized for their work. The ADDYs, put on by the Akron Chapter of the American Advertising Federation, celebrate the area’s best creative work in advertising.

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17cÍøÒ³°æ Today

Members of 17cÍøÒ³°æâ€™s Undergraduate Student Government painted “Flashes Take Care of Flashes†on the Rock on Front Campus. (Photo credit: Lauren Novick, Tierra Moore and Kaelee Dingey)

17cÍøÒ³°æ Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis

17cÍøÒ³°æ announced the creation of the Pay It Flash Forward Emergency Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute

Members of 17cÍøÒ³°æâ€™s Undergraduate Student Government painted “Flashes Take Care of Flashes†on the Rock on Front Campus. (Photo credit: Lauren Novick, Tierra Moore and Kaelee Dingey)

17cÍøÒ³°æ Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis

17cÍøÒ³°æ announced the creation of the Pay It Flash Forward Emergency Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Alumni and Giving

Members of 17cÍøÒ³°æâ€™s Undergraduate Student Government painted “Flashes Take Care of Flashes†on the Rock on Front Campus. (Photo credit: Lauren Novick, Tierra Moore and Kaelee Dingey)

17cÍøÒ³°æ Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis

17cÍøÒ³°æ announced the creation of the 17cÍøÒ³°æ Emergency Grant Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Alumni and Giving

17cÍøÒ³°æâ€™s Giving Tuesday raised more than $1.6 million to support student success, keeping 17cÍøÒ³°æ students on track to their ultimate goal of obtaining their degree.

17cÍøÒ³°æâ€™s Giving Tuesday Breaks Records for Third Consecutive Year

17cÍøÒ³°æâ€™s Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous year’s record of $1.03 million. Supporters were able to choose from more than 40 featured giving options throughout the 17cÍøÒ³°æ system, including student scholarships, educational programs, athletic teams and more. 

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Alumni and Giving

17cÍøÒ³°æâ€™s Giving Tuesday raised more than $1.6 million to support student success, keeping 17cÍøÒ³°æ students on track to their ultimate goal of obtaining their degree.

17cÍøÒ³°æâ€™s Giving Tuesday Breaks Records for Third Consecutive Year

17cÍøÒ³°æâ€™s Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous year’s record of $1.03 million. 

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Alumni and Giving