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Wesley is the first student to graduate from American Academy

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s American Academy Graduates Its First Brazilian Student

Alvacir Wesley Kalatai Alberti of Imbituva, Brazil, is the first student to graduate from the American Academy, a dual-enrollment program offered jointly at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì and the Pontifical Catholic University of Parana, located in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.

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Where on the Web? University Events Calendar

Where on the Web? Find Plans With the University Events Calendar

How does the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì community find out what events are happening on campus? Where do you go to find your weekend plans? "Where On the Web?" is an ongoing series that introduces possibly unfamiliar pages and features on the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University website that students, faculty and staff should know about. One informative section of the website is the Events Calendar which can be used by anyone and features events from all eight ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì campuses.

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Students Aim to Make ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì ‘Most Refugee-Welcoming Campus in America’

Students Aim to Make ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì ‘Most Refugee-Welcoming Campus in America’

Turmoil from recent wars and tragedies causes millions to be displaced from their homes every year. This year is no exception with the intensifying conflict in Ukraine, forcing millions of refugees to find safety elsewhere. Not only do these refugees need shelter, but they also need education and the opportunity to have new life experiences in different countries. 

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The federal Juneteenth Holiday is observed Monday, June 20

University Community Reflects on Juneteenth Federal Holiday at KSU

In advance of Monday’s observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday, we asked members of the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University community to reflect on the federal holiday and share their thoughts on what they hope it means for the university.

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Recent Graduate Chazzlyn Jackson Honed her Passion for Social Justice Activism at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì

When recent Undergraduate Student Government (USG) President Chazzlyn Jackson started her journey at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University in 2018, she had planned to major in fashion until a mentor with Kupita/Transiciones (K/T) cultural orientation program helped her tap into her leadership abilities and passion for social justice issues. The advice played a pivotal role for Jackson, who stepped into leadership roles and anti-racism advocacy and has not looked back.

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Spring graduates Benjamin Wales-McGrath and Jameson Payne

Best Friends Graduate From ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University at the Age of 18

During ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s spring 2022 commencement on May 14, Jameson Payne will earn his bachelor’s degree in integrative studies with concentrations in physics and political science. Benjamin Wales-McGrath will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in cellular and molecular biology at the age of 18.

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Kent Campus

Finally Janes Reinart will become a ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Golden Flash at the spring commencement on May 14, 2022

Finally James Reinart Is a Member of the Club: After 21 Years He’s a Golden Flash Alumnus

After a 21-year absence, Chagrin Falls resident James Reinart will be crossing the stage at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s spring commencement ceremonies on May 14, 2022, to become a Golden Flash alumnus.

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Dylan Mace, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Student Board Trustee, was recently recognized for his outstanding service.

Student Trustee Dylan Mace Recognized by ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Board of Trustees and Fraternal Association

Leadership roles in the Interfraternity Council and Delta Tau Delta Fraternity served as preparation for Dylan Mace's service on the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Board of Trustees when Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine appointed him in July 2020. Mace’s two-year term, in which he served as a member of the Board’s Academic Excellence and Student Success Committee and the Finance and Administration Committee, will expire May 16, 2022. 

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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Student Entrepreneur Accelerator, the Marty Erbaugh i3 Lab Pilot Program, Launches Alongside Burton D. Morgan Foundation Entrepreneurship Suite Naming

The ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Board of Trustees recently approved the naming of the Burton D. Morgan Foundation Entrepreneurship Suite, a space that includes the LaunchNET offices, the Marty Erbaugh i3 Lab and surrounding areas within the Design Innovation (DI) Hub.

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Isobel Day, a junior political science major at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì and Newman Civic Fellow

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Names Isobel Day as Its 2022-2023 Newman Civic Fellow

Taking action in addressing issues of inequality and political polarization, demonstrating motivation and potential for long term civic engagement and engaging with others to create social change are all ways one could be committed to service. These qualities are the requirements for the Newman Civic Fellowship and traits that Isobel Day, Newman Civic Fellow, exemplifies.

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