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International Talent and Fashion Show

‘With One Twirl of a Sari, One Beat of a Drum and One Shared Smile at a Time’

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì International Admissions’ Spring International Talent and Fashion Show celebrates cultural diversity.

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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì at Akron Pride 2023

Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University's LGBTQ+ Center is celebrating Pride Month by boosting activities statewide, collaborating with local events, hosting a walking group and planning for a fabulous Fall Semester. 

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A rainbow flag adorns the Main Street Bridge in Downtown Kent for Pride Month.

Ph.D. Candidates Shed Light on Transgender History and Current Challenges

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Ph.D. candidates Beau Shaniuk and Dana Oleskiewicz provide a historical context for the transgender experience and discuss the challenges the community faces in light of the increasing number of anti-trans bills being introduced across the country.

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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Graduate Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing

Refugee Overcomes Obstacles to Graduate and Inspire Community

As a young refugee, Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing, a recent ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University graduate, has not only overcome significant challenges during her time in the United States, but she’s also helping others in similar circumstances.

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Karamu 2024

IN A FLASH: A Celebration of Graduates

Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados is an annual tradition celebrating all of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's graduating African American, Native American, Latinx, Hispanic and Multiracial undergraduate and graduate students.

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Lavender Graduation 2024

IN A FLASH: Welcome 2024 Lav Grads!

Ahead of university-wide commencement ceremonies, the annual Lavender Graduation ceremony honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally (LGBTQ+) students at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University

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May 4 Commemoration 2024

IN A FLASH: The Spirit of May 4

This year's May 4 Commemoration remembered the fallen and recognized the spirit of activism that is part of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's history and the university's foundational values. 

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Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, who lost his dad in high school, was recently elected as a USG senator for the College of Public Health.

He Believed He Could, So He Did: Ivory Kendrick is Elected USG Senator for College of Public Health

In the Fall 2023 sophomore Ivory Kendrick said he wanted to be a senator in University Student Government (USG). He made it happen.

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Vietnamese student Martin Phan learned of the significance of May 4, 1970, after he arrived at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì last August 2023.

Newly Enrolled Vietnamese Student Learns ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì the Legacy of May 4, 1970

Martin Phan, 23, a nursing major in ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s College of Nursing, is one of a growing number of Vietnamese citizens who have chosen to attend ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì.

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