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Jayrelis Capeles gets a hug from her brother, Joshua Ortiz at the 2025 Spring Commencement in the MACC

Mission: Graduation Surprise

When Jayrelis Capeles walked across the stage at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University this spring, she was already brimming with emotion. She had just earned not one, but two degrees — in psychology and sociology — and was celebrating the end of her college journey that began in 2021. But the most unforgettable moment wasn’t the walk or the tassel turn.

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences , Department of Sociology and Criminology , Department of Psychology , Community & Society

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Happy 115th Birthday, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì!

In May, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University observes two historic institutional anniversaries, the first is of their founding as a school and the second is of the college being established as a university. 

Tags: University News , Nationally Distinctive , Community Impact , Community & Society

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Earth Fest 2025

IN A FLASH: ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's Earth Fest

In April, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Earth Fest was part of a full month of events and activities celebrating Earth Day and Earth Month. 

Tags: Research & Science , Community Impact , Community & Society , Student Organizations , Organizational Sustainability

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Lauren Paterson and Marc Myers

The Interview That Turned Into an Inter-Generational Friendship

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì graduate student Lauren Paterson and former teacher Marc Myers were recently featured on WBUR’s ‘Here and Now’ sharing their work together on The Legacy Project.

Tags: Community & Society , School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences , Community Impact

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Adeagbo in the Ohio Statehouse

Aging with Care Through Technology

As a doctoral student of sociology, Adedayo Adeagbo is doing her research on dignity care for aging people using advancements of technology in healthcare.

Tags: Health , Profiles , Community Impact , Community & Society , Student Life

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1040 Forms and a post-it note saying "tax time"

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Students Make Filing Less Taxing

With the intent of helping members of the community in need of tax assistance, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free income tax preparation services for low-income and elderly taxpayers while giving students real-world experience.

Tags: Students First , Community Impact , Community & Society

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Former ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Staffer Turns 110

Ethelyn VonHelmers Fitzsimmons of Mantua, who served as a secretary for three ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì presidents, will celebrate her 110th birthday on May 17.

Tags: Community & Society , Profiles

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Graduate Commencement 2025

IN A FLASH: Celebrating Spring 2025 Commencements

It's commencement time at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì! The university will welcomes more than 4,800 new graduates from the spring Class of 2025 in ceremonies on May 8, 9, 10 and 16. 

Tags: Spring Commencement , Commencement , Community & Society , Community Impact , University News

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Students in the an apartment

What College Students Should Know ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Buying Insurance

Choosing any insurance can be intimidating due to the number of options and types available. Two ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University professors with expertise in insurance gave ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Today readers advice on how to navigate the world of insurance with a focus on students.

Tags: Student Life , Students First , Community & Society

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May 4 2025 near Don Drumm's "Heart of Steel" metal sculpture

IN A FLASH: A Memorable Commemoration

The 55-year commemoration of the tragic events of May 4, 1970 at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì included an extensive schedule of presentations, the annual candlelight walk and vigil and the commemoration ceremonies on May 4. 

Tags: May 4 , May 4 Commemoration , Community & Society , Community Impact

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