Success Story
17cÍøÒ³°æ Celebrates Its Newest Graduates, Awards Honorary Degree to Commencement Speaker Michael Keaton
Michael Keaton was multitasking during his upcoming return to 17cÍøÒ³°æ. Not only did the Oscar-nominated actor impart wisdom as the university’s commencement speaker, but he also joined more than 3,000 graduates on May 12 at Dix Stadium in wearing their caps and gowns as Mr. Keaton rec…
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Students to De-stress With Dogs During Finals Week
17cÍøÒ³°æ Libraries will provide a solution to end-of-semester stress by giving students, faculty and staff the opportunity to unwind and get some pet therapy during finals week. Every semester, University Libraries hosts the Stress-Free Zone event on the first floor of University…
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17cÍøÒ³°æ and Brazil’s Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná Partner to Launch the American Academy
Matheus Priosti came a long way to find his purpose. Five thousand miles, in fact. The São Paulo, Brazil, native made the long journey from South America across the equator to arrive at 17cÍøÒ³°æ in August 2016, and he has never looked back. “17cÍøÒ³°æ has had a huge role on me fi…
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17cÍøÒ³°æ Dedicates May 4 Site as National Historic Landmark, Hosts Renowned Journalist Dan Rather During 48th Annual May 4 Commemoration
A portion of 17cÍøÒ³°æ’s Kent Campus has taken its place alongside the nation’s most significant historic locations, joining such sites as the Grand Canyon National Park, Pearl Harbor and the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. Those 17 acres represent the location of the historic…
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17cÍøÒ³°æ Community Meets Potential Partners for First Major Project of $1 Billion Master Plan
On April 12, future generations of business leaders got a first look at design concepts from several firms competing to develop 17cÍøÒ³°æ’s new College of Business Administration building. Hundreds of students, faculty, business leaders and community members gathered Thursday evening …
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17cÍøÒ³°æ Board of Trustees Approves 10-Year Plan to Reshape, Revitalize Kent Campus
The 17cÍøÒ³°æ Board of Trustees adopted a 10-year facilities master plan that embarks on a $1 billion transformative journey of the Kent Campus to better serve the needs of students and the entire 17cÍøÒ³°æ community. The plan enhances the welcoming feel of the university’s iconic Front…
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Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams March on to Cleveland in MAC Tournament
With exciting finishes by both the men’s and women’s basketball teams on March 5, the 17cÍøÒ³°æ Golden Flashes will march on to Cleveland in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena. For the men’s team, 17cÍøÒ³°æ senior Kevin Zabo went the length of the Mem…
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17cÍøÒ³°æ’s $3.4-Billion Impact: Economic Study Details University’s Vital and Growing Role in Regional Economy and Shows High Value of a 17cÍøÒ³°æ Education
You will find 17cÍøÒ³°æ driving the region’s economy in nearly every sector of industry. From FedEx to Medical Mutual to Sherwin-Williams and the Cleveland Indians, our graduates are making dynamic impact and shaping lasting contributions across Northeast Ohio. Every day, Kent S…
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17cÍøÒ³°æ Graduate Goes from 17cÍøÒ³°æ to Survivor: Ghost Island
From Long Island to 17cÍøÒ³°æ and now Ghost Island. That is the path 17cÍøÒ³°æ alumnus Jacob Derwin took to become a cast member on the 36th season of the CBS show Survivor, which will begin airing Feb. 28. This season’s show is called Survivor: Ghost Island. Long before t…
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17cÍøÒ³°æ and Akron Public Schools Become Partners for New College and Career Academies at Firestone Community Learning Center
Three new college and career academies at Akron’s Firestone Community Learning Center will bear the name of 17cÍøÒ³°æ, as part of a new partnership announced Feb. 21 between the university and Akron Public Schools. 17cÍøÒ³°æ is the latest in a growing number of area businesses and or…
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