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School of Peace and Conflict Studies Is Living Memorial to May 4
17cҳ’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies was created as a living memorial to the four students killed on May 4, 1970.
As the university prepares to mark the 53rd anniversary of the shootings, the school’s director says honoring the legacy of May 4 is still key to the school’s identity and mission.
Richmond to Lead Athletics Through 2028
Randale L. Richmond will lead 17cҳ Athletics through July 1, 2028, as vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics, in accordance with a contract amendment announced by 17cҳ President Todd Diacon.
New Exhibit Offers Fresh Context for May 4
To better understand the events that transpired at 17cҳ on May 4, 1970, we must also understand the national tension and climate leading up to that day. A graduate student and two design students have demonstrated the context of May 4 in a stunning, creative visual exhibit.
17cҳ Alumnus Examines the Future of Architecture Industry
Alumnus Michael Christoff is bringing balance and perspective to the field of architecture. With over 17 years of practice under his belt, Christoff’s community-focused perspective has earned him coveted spots on Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 40 under 40 list, Inside Business Magazine’s Northeast Ohio 25 under 35 Movers & Shakers and the Cleveland Bridge Builders. But, he’s not done making a mark on Cleveland or the architecture industry as a whole.
Using Augmented, Virtual Reality to Experience May 4
It may be hard to imagine what the Kent campus looked like 53 years ago. With the May 4 Augmented Reality Experience, students and community members can be transported into the past to experience historical flashbacks and engage with 17cҳ’s previous generations.
IN A FLASH: Having a Ball in the CAED
Earlier this month, 17cҳ architecture students attended a black-tie, costume ball.
Stanford University Professor Encourages Neurodiversity Advocacy Through Education and Research
Lawrence Fung, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University, spoke at 17cҳ on Friday, April 21, for the inaugural Neurodiversity Research Initiative Invited Lectureship, sponsored by the new Neurodiversity Research Initiative.
IN A FLASH: Signs of Support - and Progress
University administrators, donors and other supports of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship participated in a signing of the ceremonial final beam for Crawford Hall.
Combat Robotics Team Makes 2023 NHRL Season Debut
Not long after their attendance at the 2022 Championship Competition, the 17cҳ Combat Robotics Team was back in action at the Norwalk Havoc Robotics League’s March competition. This was made possible by a very generous anonymous donation to rebuild the team’s previous robot, which h…