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Prioritizing Student Success

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Chris, ’17, and Kimberly Rohr, ’04, MBA ’07

When Chris and Kim started dabbling in winemaking, they uncovered a passion that would change the course of their lives

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Scholarship Supports Student Leader’s Goals

Jenna Gilbreath, ’23, had a chance encounter with Michael John Gallagher II, '19, during one of her student visit days. He gave her some great advice about her future as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« student.

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Students in the Upward Bound program during the summer of 2022

Summer Program Will Offer Lessons in Civics, Literature and a Sense of Connectedness

A five-week pilot project funded by a $15,000 Teagle Foundation Knowledge for Freedom Program grant will be held at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« this summer for Upward Bound and Firestone High School students.

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Ashtabula Campus Spring 2023 Nursing Alpha Delta Nu Inductees

Gamma Sigma Chapter Inducts new Alpha Delta Nu Members

Second-year nursing students Katie Cumberledge, Taylor Lamb-Kutz and Melissa Williamson were recently inducted as the newest class to the Gamm Sigma chapter of the Alpha Delta Nu nursing honor society at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Ashtabula.
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Rising Scholars Students Partner With NASA

Rising Scholars students at the Columbiana campuses are partnering with NASA to create personal hygiene kits that astronauts may use during simulation training exercises. The goal is for each scholar to complete one hygiene kit.

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Professional Judgment Is ‘Driving Force’ in Army Nurse Program

Two Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) cadets, will be spending their summer immersed in an experience propelling them into a career with the Army.

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Roe Green, MA ’80, To Receive Honorary Degree

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îȫ’s Board of Trustees will award Roe Green, MA ’80, a Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree in recognition of her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts in Northeast Ohio, the nation and around the world.

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Lisbeth (Betsy) Justice, ’70, MA ’83, Ph.D. ’08

Betsy Justice, ’70, MA ’83, Ph.D. ’08, LSW, found her home in Kent and has dedicated her life to creating a strong, supportive community for all

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University students walk through Florence, Italy, as they receive a tour.

Student Success Priority Exceeds Goal

The Forever Brighter campaign’s Prioritizing Student Success initiative now stands at $142 million, surpassing the $100 million goal set at the campaign’s outset in October 2021. This will enable the university to offer more financial assistance to students in need.

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