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Nationally Distinctive

17cҳ ROTC Cadets present the colors at a 17cҳ football game at Dix Stadium.

Serving Those Who Serve

“Always Ready, Always There” is the motto of the National Guard. In many ways, this describes 17cҳ’s Center for Adult and Veteran Services, too. For the 14th consecutive year, 17cҳ has been designated a Military Friendly School.

Tags: University News , Nationally Distinctive , Student Life , Center for Adult and Veteran Services , Division of Student Life , Awards and Honors , Success Story

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Uzoamaka's and Amirah's images of their case studies

Students Addressing Real Issues Facing Fashion Industry

Two fashion students are being recognized for developing projects that address real issues in fashion. One student seeks to provide a skincare line for the brand origins centered around South America, Asia and Africa, while the other aims to help women feel comfortable and confident throughout the day.

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Carol Cartwright was the first woman president of 17cҳ.

Madame President: Carol A. Cartwright

In 1991, Carol A. Cartwright, Ph.D., made history when she was named president of 17cҳ, becoming not only 17cҳ’s first female president, but also the first woman to serve as president of any Ohio public college or university.  

Tags: Profiles , Nationally Distinctive , Featured Story

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Students enjoying the sun in the grass

Institutional Values are ‘Paramount’ to University’s Success

Partnership. Climate. Inclusion. These are the focus areas of 17cҳ’s Division for Student Affairs. 

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Elizabeth Smith-Pryor unboxing Urban League documents

The Importance of Dusty, Old Boxes

A researcher unboxed the history of local Urban Leagues in 17cҳ's University Library. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , University News , Research & Science , Community & Society

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Drone footage shows the freight train derailment, Feb. 6, 2023, in East Palestine, Ohio. (Photo courtesy of Ntsbgov/via Reuters)

17cҳ Experts Weigh in on Aftermath of East Palestine Train Derailment

17cҳ faculty members have been contacted by various media outlets to lend their expert opinions and insight as cleanup work, air monitoring, water testing and more continues following the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact , Nationally Distinctive , Department of Geography , Department of Earth Sciences , College of Arts and Sciences , Environmental Science and Design Research Institute

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Freezing rain left branches on campus with a crystal coating of ice.

IN A FLASH: Crystal Clear

Freezing rain encased tree branches on campus in ice Wednesday morning.

Tags: Student Life , University News , Nationally Distinctive , In a Flash

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MIchael Daniels, director of the Timothy E. Moore Student Multicultural Center, Receives National Award.

Award-Winning Dissertation Focuses on How Black Men Develop as Leaders

Michael Daniels, Ph.D., director of the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, is recognized for outstanding dissertation research by receiving NASPA's Melvene D. Hardee Dissertation of the Year Award.

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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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17cҳ Women's Basketball Team

17cҳ Women’s Basketball Team Clinches Spot in MAC Tournament

After an 87-46 blowout win against the Akron Zips on Feb. 18, the 17cҳ women’s basketball team clinched a spot in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) tournament. 

Tags: Sports , Nationally Distinctive

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