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ӰƵ Again Named One of the Nation’s Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities by Campus Pride
Campus Pride has released its 2021 Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities list, and for the second time in two years, ӰƵ has landed on it. ӰƵ is the only Ohio public university to make the 2021 list, and it again is the only school in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) to receive this recognition.
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Leadership Center names Sophia Kiriakou September 2021 Student Leader of the Month
Junior Communication major Sophia Kiriakou is the recipient of the ӰƵ Leadership Center’s Student Leader of the Month. The Student Leader of the Month program seeks to recognize students for excellence in leadership through campus and community involvement. Ariana Kiriakou n…
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Campbell Among 2021 "30 For The Future" Recipients
ӰƵ’s Dennis Campbell has been recognized among the 2021 “30 for the Future” award recipients by the Greater Akron Chamber. Part of the Greater Akron Chamber’s approach to attracting and retaining local talent throughout the region, the “30 for the Future” award honors young professionals …
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ӰƵ Of Well-Being Teaming Up With Local Farmers' Market
ӰƵ of Well-being is teaming up with the Haymaker Farmers’ Market to provide those on campus with a unique opportunity to purchase locally sourced items and learn more about the inner workings of the trade. The Haymakers Farmers’ Market is Portage County’s oldest producers-only farmers’ ma…
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Two Case Managers Added to CARES Center Staff
The Crisis, Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Support (CARES) Center recently hired two new staff members to support its mission. The CARES Center works collaboratively with students to secure resources that meet their basic needs. The center connects ӰƵ students with both on and off…
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ӰƵ’s Lamar R. Hylton Leads With Student-Focused Approach
Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., has always approached his work at ӰƵ focusing first and foremost on students. His leadership and dedication to students have now contributed to him being promoted to senior vice president for student affairs. "Given our overriding Students First philosophy…
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ӰƵ LGBTQ+ Center Offers Free Shuttle to Akron Pride Festival
The Akron Pride Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 28, at Lock 3 Park in downtown Akron. ӰƵ’s LGBTQ+ Center will be sponsoring a free shuttle that will allow new and returning ӰƵ students to experience the event – some of them for the very first time.
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Step Up & Speak Out Moves To KSUMobile
Mental health issues are an increasing concern on college campuses across the country, with faculty and staff often a resource for students to turn to in difficult situations. In 2013, Step Up & Speak Out was created to assist university community members in understanding the reso…
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Residence And Dining Services Usher In New Era At ӰƵ
As the excitement and enthusiasm of the fall semester inches closer, ӰƵ's dining, catering, and residence services teams prepare to serve students as a newly unified department - University Housing and Culinary Services (UHCS). Shortly after transitioning from Aramark to i…
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Changes To Safety and Security Office Provides 24/7 Support
As students return to campus for the fall semester, they will notice many changes to the Safety and Security Office within University Housing (formerly Residence Services). And it’s not just the new uniforms. Most important change is that students will now be able to call (330) …
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