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Female student in aeronautics lab

Finding Her ‘Fit’ at 17cҳ to Make an Impact

Senior Sydney Bihn finds her true calling throughout her time at 17cҳ and becomes the first female aerospace engineering graduate.

Tags: Student Life , Student Success , Success Story , College of Aeronautics and Engineering

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A new 17cҳ graduate smiles after receiving her diploma.

17cҳ to Celebrate Its Newest Graduates With Virtual Commencement on May 9

The 17cҳ alumni family will grow by nearly 5,300 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement. 

Tags: University News , Commencement , Success Story

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17cҳ Holds Virtual May 4 50th Commemoration, Occurring May 1-4

Beginning Friday, May, visitors to the  will be able to view a variety of special videos, online exhibits and interactive tours, all designed to honor and remember Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer and William Schroeder, the 17cҳ students who lost their lives 50 years ago on the 17cҳ campus.

Tags: University News , May 4 , May 4 50 , May 4 Commemoration , Featured May 4 , Success Story

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17cҳ Commencement Photo

17cҳ to Hold Virtual Commencement for Spring Graduates

17cҳ today announced that it will recognize the accomplishments of its Spring Class of 2020 with a virtual commencement recognition ceremony taking place on the originally scheduled commencement date.

Tags: University News , Commencement , Success Story

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J.R. Campbell, executive director of 17cҳ’s Design Innovation Initiative, tries on a face shield produced by the 17cҳ team.

17cҳ’s Design Innovation Initiative Uses Creativity to Help Medical Professionals Fight COVID-19

A team of 25 faculty, staff and students use innovation and creativity to help health professionals in Northeast Ohio protect themselves from COVID-19. 

Tags: Community & Society , Design Innovation , College of Public Health , COVID-19 , Success Story , College of Architecture and Environmental Design

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Members of 17cҳ’s Undergraduate Student Government painted “Flashes Take Care of Flashes” on the Rock on Front Campus. (Photo credit: Lauren Novick, Tierra Moore and Kaelee Dingey)

17cҳ Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis

17cҳ announced the creation of the 17cҳ Emergency Grant Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tags: University News , Division of Institutional Advancement , COVID-19 , Success Story

Alumni and Giving

College of Nursing donates PPE to EMA of Portage County.

17cҳ Flashes Take Care of Community, Collect University's PPE for Area Hospitals and Agencies

17cҳ’s administration, faculty and staff have stepped up to collect the university’s personal protective equipment (PPE) to donate to local entities in dire need of medical supplies.
 

Tags: Community & Society , COVID-19 , Success Story

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The names of those killed on May 4, 1970, are displayed on the B’nai B’rith Hillel Marker in the parking lot of Prentice Hall on the campus of 17cҳ.

17cҳ May 4 50th Commemoration Weekend Events Canceled in Response to COVID-19 Virus

In accordance with the order of Amy Acton, M.D., director of Ohio Department of Health, to stay at home to slow the spread of COVID-19, and in the interest of the health and safety of the community, 17cҳ regretfully announces cancellation of the May 4 50th Commemoration Weekend events, scheduled to take place May 1-4, 2020.

Tags: University News , May 4 , May 4 Commemoration , Success Story , Featured May 4 , May 4 50

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Dean Kahler (left), one of the nine 17cҳ students wounded in the May 4, 1970, shootings by the Ohio National Guard, will return to campus on May 9 to serve as speaker for the One University Commencement.

17cҳ Alumni Wounded on May 4, 1970, Will Return as Commencement Speakers

Dean Kahler, one of the nine 17cҳ students wounded in the May 4, 1970, shootings by the Ohio National Guard, will return to campus on Saturday, May 9, to serve as speaker for the One University Commencement. Thomas Grace, Ph.D., another of the nine wounded students, will serve as speaker for the Advanced Degree Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 8.

Tags: University News , May 4 , May 4 50 , Success Story , Featured May 4

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17cҳ field hockey coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer (wearing hat) stands with her players and assistant coaches.

17cҳ Field Hockey Coach Honors the Women Who Came Before While Focusing on the Future

17cҳ field hockey coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer has one mantra that not only fueled, but bonded, both her first successful season guiding the Golden Flashes and the team she inherited. “We have to honor the women who came before us,” she said.

Tags: University News , Intercollegiate Athletics , Success Story

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