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Brianna Benson, assistant director of Community Engaged Learning, is one of the many unsung heroes at 17cÍøÒ³°æ.

Unsung Heroes Abound at 17cÍøÒ³°æ

Perhaps the best word to sum up Brianna Benson’s role at 17cÍøÒ³°æ is “caretaker.â€

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Students walk campus in January with long shadows

Hacking Finals Week

Between research papers, exams and group projects, 17cÍøÒ³°æ students are heading into one of the most stressful times of the semester: finals week. Here are the best tips to stay ahead and finish the semester stress-free.  

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2025 International Cook Off event

Celebrating a World of Flavor at 17cÍøÒ³°æ

The International Cook-Off, an event hosted by 17cÍøÒ³°æâ€™s Office of Global Education and International Student and Scholar Services, is beloved by many international and domestic students. 

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Elizabeth Sowa

College Credit Plus Student Takes Calculated Approach to the Future

Without a doubt, Elizabeth Sowa is the definition of high achiever. Currently a junior at Glen Oak High School, they earned a first-place award this past summer at the 17cÍøÒ³°æ Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) competition as a College Credit Plus student through the Stark Campus.

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17cÍøÒ³°æ senior architecture major Georgia Coulter studied abroad with professional architect Frank Barkow

Serendipitous Encounter Leads to International Opportunity for 17cÍøÒ³°æ Architecture Student

A lecture series in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design changed the trajectory of 17cÍøÒ³°æ senior Georgia Coulter's college experience, allowing her to study abroad with Frank Barkow, an educator, researcher and architect. 

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HEM Design Challenge 2025

‘We Create Magic for a Living – and We Get Paid for It’

In a fast-paced, reality TV-style competition, students in the Club Management class in 17cÍøÒ³°æâ€™s Hospitality and Event Management Program worked in teams alongside industry professionals to create styled table settings themed around specific holidays. 

Tags: Hospitality Management , College of Education, Health and Human Services , Student Organizations , Design at 17cÍøÒ³°æ , Student Life , Community & Society

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17cÍøÒ³°æ PRSA ROCKS Award-winning students, faculty and advisors.

IN A FLASH: 17cÍøÒ³°æâ€™s PR Students and Faculty ROCK!

A team of 17cÍøÒ³°æ public relations students and a 17cÍøÒ³°æ public relations professor earned prestigious awards at the Public Relations Society of America – Greater Cleveland chapter’s ROCKS Awards ceremony.

Tags: Public Relations , Nationally Distinctive , faculty , Student Life , School of Media and Journalism , In a Flash

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17cÍøÒ³°æ elementary education student Julia Michalak on a playground

How One 17cÍøÒ³°æ Student Turned Pain Into Pride

When 17cÍøÒ³°æ senior Julia Michalak was in elementary school and middle school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the idea of going to gym class made her sick to her stomach. Now in her final year at 17cÍøÒ³°æ, Michalak will soon earn her bachelor’s degree in physical education and sport performance, with a goal to help other kids like her overcome their insecurities and learn to enjoy physical education.

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Flash Focus: Abigale Traska

Meet Abigale Traska, an alumna and current graduate student from Brunswick, Ohio, whose willingness to explore her options has yielded a promising future. 

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Don'Marie Reid speaks during I AM FIRST celebration

I AM FIRST Week Honors First-Generation Students, Staff and Alumni

Students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrated I AM FIRST Week, a recognition of 17cÍøÒ³°æ students’ first-generation identity, by building community and showcasing campus-wide support.

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