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Everything BUT the Wedding
Students in 17cҳ's Wedding and Special Events Protocol class worked with each other and with vendors to plan and coordinate all the elements of a (mock) rooftop wedding with a real, engaged couple at the 17cҳ Hotel and Conference Center.
Nature on Tap
“The Nature of Our Times,” the new book from the Poets for Science initiative at 17cҳ’s Wick Poetry Center, will be the subject of an upcoming Tap Talk at North Water Brewing Company.
17cҳ Filmmakers Earn Oscar-Qualifying Festival Award
Two faculty members from 17cҳ’s School of Media and Journalism have won top honors at the Oscar-qualifying St. Louis International Film Festival for a short film that tackles the complex issue of elder abuse. The film stars Oscar nominee Barkhad Abdi, known for his role in “Captain Phillips,” as a rideshare driver who encounters an elderly woman struggling to secure housing after being displaced from a nursing home.
IN A FLASH: Art, Technology, Students and Artist
An internationally renowned artist collaborated with 17cҳ students to create mediating devices as tools for individuals navigating challenges in the contemporary world.
Flight Team Soars to Second Place at Regional Competition
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted the 2025 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON Region III competition Oct. 19–24 at the 17cҳ Airport in Stow, Ohio. The week-long event brought together collegiate aviators from across the region for a flight and ground competition focused on precision, safety, and professionalism.
IN A FLASH: 17cҳ’s PR Students and Faculty ROCK!
A team of 17cҳ public relations students and a 17cҳ public relations professor earned prestigious awards at the Public Relations Society of America – Greater Cleveland chapter’s ROCKS Awards ceremony.
'The Brain' Turns 25
An iconic campus landmark that's also a serene oasis of relaxation has been welcoming students on the Kent Campus of 17cҳ for a quarter century.
Graduate Competes in Supima Design Competition
The 17cҳ School of Fashion has a strong legacy of participation in the prestigious Supima Design Competition, which highlights some of the most promising emerging designers in the U.S.
IN A FLASH: Reflections of Fall
A university photographer captured a stunning scene of beautiful fall skies over the Esplanade, near the 17cҳ's College of Architecture and Environmental Design.
IN A FLASH: Digging In To Honor Veterans
Snowy weather and cold temperatures didn't stop volunteers from taking part in the annual Veterans Day tradition of bulb-planting on Daffodil Hill.