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Prestigious Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation President’s Grant to Expand End-of-Life Simulation for Nursing and Medical Students

Faculty researchers from 17cҳ’s College of Nursing were recently funded by the prestigious Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation with a yearlong President’s Grant award totaling $35,000. The goal of their study is to help ensure the competencies of new healthcare providers to fa…

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Dr. Dowell Explores Improving Asthma Symptom Management for Underserved Children through Community Engagement

Dr. Jo Dowell, Ph.D., APRN, CNP, PNP, FNP-BC, CFNE, serves as Assistant Professor for the 17cҳ College of Nursing and examines pediatric asthma and improving health outcomes for children who suffer from this disease. In a recent national report, Asthma Capitals 2019: The Most Challe…

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Colorful flowers in 17cҳ’s Judith A. Beyer Murin Memorial Gardens bloom in front of the University Library.

17cҳ Board of Trustees Commends Leadership for Strong Enrollment During Pandemic, Approves New Balanced Budget

The 17cҳ Board of Trustees congratulated 17cҳ President Todd Diacon and university leaders on increased retention and graduation rates, as well as a strong Class of 2024, as official fall 2020 enrollment figures were shared at the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 16.

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17cҳ students make their way across campus during the 2020 Fall Semester.

17cҳ Increases Retention, Achieves Record-High Graduation Rate and GPA

They’re back! 17cҳ students have begun their fall 2020 classes, and official enrollment figures include many highlights.

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17cҳ students pose for a photo during Homecoming 2019.

Join Us for Homecoming 2020 and Parents and Families Appreciation Week

Now that the fall semester at 17cҳ is in full force, we are excited to announce that two of our most anticipated traditions will be held during the month of October. (Photo from Homecoming 2019)

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A Message to the 17cҳ Community: Anti-Racism Task Force

Two recent incidents involving the painting of racist messages on the Rock located on Front Campus, coupled with the series of tragic national events this year involving the shootings of Black Americans, serve as glaring evidence that this university and our country need to do better when addressing racism and violence against Black Americans.

At 17cҳ, our core values of respect and kindness for all demand that we step up to become part of the conversation that leads to a solution that will dismantle the systemic racism that has plagued our communities throughout history, and our university all too recently.

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17cҳ’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) Center holds a safe, physically distant small group kickoff event at the start of the 2020 Fall Semester. 

17cҳ Earns Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for Eighth Consecutive Year

17cҳ’s commitment to maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus has received acknowledgement from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, for an eighth consecutive year. INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine has selected 17cҳ as a recipient of the 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award.

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ideastream and WKSU receives grant

ideastream and WKSU Awarded Corporation for Public Broadcasting Grant to Explore Potential for Growth of Service in Northeast Ohio

WKSU and ideastream have been awarded a $100,000 grant from The Corporation for Public Broadcasting to explore opportunities for growth and expansion of public media service in Northeast Ohio.

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Lamar Hylton and Carmen Roberts

Two 17cҳ Employees Among "30 For the Future" Recipients

Two 17cҳ employees have been recognized among the 2020 “30 for the Future” award recipients by the Greater Akron Chamber.

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17cҳ's College of Public Health has created a new 100% online MPH in epidemiology degree.PH

College of Public Health Offers New 100% Online MPH in Epidemiology

The 100% online MPH, with a concentration in epidemiology , will have an official launch in fall semester 2020.

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