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Movin’ on Up: Students Begin Arriving at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì for the 2025 Fall Semester
Filled-to-the-brim plastic totes, computers, desk lamps, excited students and harried parents – it’s the first day of move-in for ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s 2025 Fall Semester. The annual arrival of students to their residence halls began on Wednesday, Aug. 13, on the Kent Campus.
‘Think ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì the Plight of Others Even As You Encounter Your Own Difficulties’
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University President Todd Diacon offered graduates an unconventional yet powerful message during the August 2025 commencement ceremony, weaving together personal experiences, a global perspective and practical wisdom in an address focused on resilience, empathy and maintaining a healthy perspective throughout life.
‘I’m Looking Forward to It; Crossing the Stage as a Graduate, Instead of as a Planner'
After planning and supporting hundreds of ceremonies and events at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì, Lisa O'Connell, director of University Events and Protocol, got a graduate's-eye-view of summer commencement ceremonies as she walked the stage to receive her graduate degree as part of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's Class of 2025.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Celebrates Newest Graduates
The ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University alumni family grew by more than 1,000 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university held its summer commencement ceremony. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2025 were recognized with a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Aug. 9.
Cheers to the Summer Class of 2025: ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Celebrates New Graduates
The ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2025 will be recognized with a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Aug. 9.
Nursing Students Advocate on Capitol Hill at National Student Policy Summit
Katie Murray and Trinity Rudolph, both junior nursing students at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University and members of the Honors College, participated in the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) Student Policy Summit in Washington, DC, in April 2025. The summit brought together undergraduate, master's…
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Alumni to Shine During Pro Football Hall of Fame Week
Two ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University alumni will be in the spotlight this week as the Pro Football Hall of Fame celebrates its Class of 2025, with Antonio Gates set for enshrinement Saturday and Mary Kay Cabot receiving prestigious recognition for her four decades of sports journalism excellence.
Advancing Nursing Through Research - Reflections from the 2025 Midwest Nursing Research Conference
In an era where healthcare organizations are challenged like never before, the role of nurses - as frontline providers, patient advocates, and evidence-based practitioners - has never been more vital. The 2025 Midwest Nursing Research Conference, held in March in Indianapolis, Indiana, reaffirmed th…
Expanding Horizons: Global Education Empowers Future Nurses
This summer, more than 20 students from ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University's College of Nursing attended the Florence Health Institute, a unique education abroad program located in the heart of Italy. These future nurses had the opportunity to view healthcare through a global lens, an experience that will shape …
IN A FLASH: A Place of Quiet Contemplation
Dedicated in April 2015, The Student Memorial Garden on Manchester Field was created as a place of reflection and remembrance of all ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì students who have died.