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Terrie Harris rejoices in receiving her bachelor's degree after studying off and on for 27 years.

‘A Promise Kept’

When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris’ educational journey, but thanks to 17cҳ’s regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December. 

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society , Alumni

Alumni and Giving

A symbol of the Kent-Akron rivalry: the fabled Wagon Wheel

IN A FLASH: New Year, Old Rivalry

17cҳ's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19. 

Tags: Mens Basketball , basketball , Intercollegiate Athletics , Community Impact , Student Life , Mid American Conference , In a Flash

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Terrie Harris rejoices in receiving her bachelor's degree after studying off and on for 27 years.

‘A Promise Kept’

When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris’ educational journey, but thanks to 17cҳ’s regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December. 

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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A student rides a scooter on the coldest day (thus far) of 2024.

IN A FLASH: Flashes in the Freeze

17cҳ students braved the extremely cold temperatures and below zero wind chills on their way to their classes.

Tags: Student Life , Nationally Distinctive , Spring Semester , In a Flash

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emoji faces

New Year, New You? Don’t Let Anxiety Keep You From Thriving

Addressing the problems of a changing society, such as mental health, is a foundational value at 17cҳ, which also offers a number of resources to support students, faculty, staff and the community.

Tags: Student Life , Students First

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A snowy walk toward the University Library

IN A FLASH: A Snowy Return to Classes

Some of the season's coldest temperatures and snow cover set the scene for students' first day of classes after winter break. 

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

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Dating violence is prevalent among women ages 16-24.

17cҳ Student Escapes Dating Abuse, Helps Others Know Their Worth 

After experiencing dating violence in high school, Rhylee Shepherd turned her pain into a teaching opportunity for her peers through the Know Your Worth project.

Tags: Student Life , Tuscarawas Campus , Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services

Regional Campuses

17cҳ is graduating students prepared for the most in-demand jobs of 2024.

Job Market Bright for 17cҳ Graduates

The newly released list of “100 Best Jobs for 2024” by U.S. News and World Report illustrates how 17cҳ has the majors that are preparing graduates to lead in tomorrow's workforce.

Tags: Community & Society , 17cҳ Works , Community Impact , College of Nursing , Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship , Student Life

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17cҳ's ninth president Michael Schwartz in academic regalia

Schwartz Remembered for His Kindness, Leadership and Generosity of Spirit

17cҳ’s has been flooded with comments from alumni, former colleagues and friends about Schwartz’s kindness, his work ethic as a leader and educator and his genuine concern for his students.  

Tags: University News , Student Life , Community & Society

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President McGilvrey at his desk.

Happy Birthday, President McGilvrey!

17cҳ's founding president was born on Jan. 8, 1867. His tireless dedication to the institution and its students is reflected in innovations that continue to propel 17cҳ forward today. 

Tags: University News , Nationally Distinctive , Office of Continuing and Distance Education , Regional Campuses , Education Abroad , Student Life , Greek Life

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