Success Story
17cҳ Celebrates Fall 2017 Commencement
17cҳ held its Fall Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Friday, Dec. 15, and Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). 17cҳ conferred 2,320 degrees, including 1,824 bachelor’s degrees, 456 master’s degrees, 37 doctoral degrees a…
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Students to Enjoy a Study Break During Finals Week With Dogs, Food and Fun
17cҳ Libraries will once again offer its Stress-Free Zone to all students, faculty and staff on Monday, Dec. 11, and Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 3-5 p.m. in the Garden Room at the University Library. This event gives the 17cҳ community a chance to wind down during finals week with …
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Alumnus Dr. Earl K. Miller Awards $2 Million Gift to Neuroscience and Psychology Programs at 17cҳ
Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., and his wife, Marlene M. Wicherski, have pledged $2 million to fund three scholarships and a professorship in 17cҳ’s College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Miller is a 17cҳ alumnus who grew up in Lyndhurst, Ohio. “The generosity of Earl and Marlene reflect…
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Up on the Rooftop
Biological Sciences Doctoral student Anna Droz envisions more efficient rooftop gardens for tomorrow’s urban planners.
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17cҳ’s Giving Tuesday 2017 Achieves Record-Breaking Success
Supporters give more than $1 million 17cҳ’s Giving Tuesday 2017 doubled the 2016 campaign – hitting more than $1 million just before midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The single largest gift of the day was a $100,000 donation to the Fashion School Study Away Fund. From multiple stude…
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17cҳ Police Serve Up Turkeys and Holiday Cheer for Local Residents
Officers from 17cҳ Police Services have always had a “protect and serve” philosophy, and recently, they put this philosophy in action in order to help families in need. Each year, the department holds a “Glow, Grow and Give” fundraiser throughout the month of November to raise mo…
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17cҳ Turns Giving Tuesday Into Month-long Celebration of Philanthropy
17cҳ kicked off the season of giving early this year on Nov. 1 with the launch of its 2017 Giving Tuesday campaign. In a departure from efforts of past years, the university extended the fundraising initiative through the entire month of November, leading up to Giving Tuesday, the T…
Alumni and Giving
Men’s Basketball Wins Home Opener Against Ohio Christian 90-45
The 17cҳ men’s basketball team had a successful home opener, Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). The Golden Flashes defeated the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers, 90-45. 17cҳ entered the 2017-18 season as the reigning …
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17cҳ’s Career Closet Dresses Students to Achieve Success
17cҳ junior Stephanie Newton successfully juggles a tough schedule that includes taking classes in hospitality management, while raising four children and working several campus dining services jobs.It is no surprise that she does not have the resources to build the professional war…
Career Exploration & Development
Dream Chaser: 17cҳ Professor Finds Purpose in Her Writings to Encourage Others to Reach for the Stars
Joanne Dowdy, Ph.D., a professor in 17cҳ’s School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies has finished her 14th book, which shares the journeys of successful female entrepreneurs and leaders of African descent.
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