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Terrie Harris rejoices in receiving her bachelor's degree after studying off and on for 27 years.

‘A Promise Kept’

When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris’ educational journey, but thanks to Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December. 

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A student rides a scooter on the coldest day (thus far) of 2024.

IN A FLASH: Flashes in the Freeze

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« students braved the extremely cold temperatures and below zero wind chills on their way to their classes.

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New Year, New You? Don’t Let Anxiety Keep You From Thriving

Addressing the problems of a changing society, such as mental health, is a foundational value at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«, which also offers a number of resources to support students, faculty, staff and the community.

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A snowy walk toward the University Library

IN A FLASH: A Snowy Return to Classes

Some of the season's coldest temperatures and snow cover set the scene for students' first day of classes after winter break. 

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Dating violence is prevalent among women ages 16-24.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Student Escapes Dating Abuse, Helps Others Know Their Worth 

After experiencing dating violence in high school, Rhylee Shepherd turned her pain into a teaching opportunity for her peers through the Know Your Worth project.

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Regional Campuses

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s ninth president Michael Schwartz in academic regalia

Schwartz Remembered for His Kindness, Leadership and Generosity of Spirit

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îȫ’s has been flooded with comments from alumni, former colleagues and friends about Schwartz’s kindness, his work ethic as a leader and educator and his genuine concern for his students.  

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President McGilvrey at his desk.

Happy Birthday, President McGilvrey!

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s founding president was born on Jan. 8, 1867. His tireless dedication to the institution and its students is reflected in innovations that continue to propel Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University forward today. 

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A member of the Fall Class of 2023 is embraced by her dean at the Karamu ceremony

IN A FLASH: Views From Karamu

Members of the Fall Class of 2023 participated in the Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados pre-commencement ceremony.

 

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« President Todd Diacon applauds the graduating Fall Class of 2023 during a commencement ceremony.

President Diacon's Fall 2023 Commencement Speech Urges Graduates to Demonstrate Their Value as They Transition to Careers

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University President Todd Diacon delivered the Fall 2023 Commencement address and told the graduates to demonstrate their value with patience and gentleness.

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Snow around the Star Sphere near Franklin Hall

IN A FLASH: All Dressed in White

Snowfall earlier this week covered the Kent Campus in a blanket of white. 

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