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Megan Conrad (fifth from left) is recognized at a žžÀ² State basketball game. She is joined by her family along with representatives from žžÀ² State’s administration, College of Business Administration, PNC and Flash, the mascot.

PNC Honors žžÀ² State Student Achievers

Each semester, PNC recognizes two outstanding žžÀ² students as PNC Achievers. These students exemplify excellence in the classroom, in the community, and in student leadership and development.

Tags: Student Life, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Awards and Honors

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žžÀ² students wearing their rainbow graduation stoles smile during the university’s 2019 One University Commencement.

žžÀ² State Receives Highest Possible Score as an LGBTQ-Friendly Campus

A national organization has recognized žžÀ² with a perfect overall score for the university’s efforts to create a more inclusive campus and welcoming environment for all.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Division of People, Culture and Belonging, Success Story

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žžÀ² Book to Prisoners is a student group that sends used books to Ohio inmates.

Review of Rules Could Help 'Books to Prisoners' Groups

A review of Ohio prison regulations could make it easier for charity groups to donate used books to Ohio prison inmates.

Tags: Student Life, Community & Society

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Google Map Directions from Tulsa, Okla. to žžÀ², Ohio

From žžÀ² State to Tulsa, Okla.

Sharon Crawford’s story is not one of a typical žžÀ² State student in the SSS program. Almost all of the students in the program live near the žžÀ² campus or in one of the on-campus residence halls. Being on or close to campus allows SSS students easy access to tutoring services, the opportunity to participate in workshops and to attend on-campus events and off-campus trips. With Ms. Crawford living in a different state, it was a unique opportunity for žžÀ² State to bring her into the program. 

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žžÀ² State Students Volunteer in Dominican Republic for Alternative Spring Break Trip

Students Dive Into Service Projects on Alternative Spring Breaks

Instead of traveling to a bustling beach in Florida or a cross-country trip to the Rocky Mountains, žžÀ² State students embarked on a variety of alternative volunteer trips during this year’s spring break.

Tags: Student Life, Featured Story

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Risman Plaza Fountain

Student Defies Health Expectations - Will Join žžÀ² State Masters Program This Fall

Doctors told her that she would never be able to walk again, she wouldn’t finish high school and would never make it to college. But this soon-to-be college graduate and upcoming žžÀ² Master’s student has proven those expectations wrong.

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To the Rescue! žžÀ² State Tuscarawas Students Built Robot That can Douse Fires, Save Lives

žžÀ² at Tuscarawas engineering technology students collaborated on their capstone project during the spring semester and unveiled a search and rescue robot on finals night in early May.

Tags: Research & Science, Student Life

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Greta Babakhanova

Invitation to Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting Is ‘Icing on the Cake’ for Doctoral Student

As if graduating with your Ph.D., starting a National Research Council (NRC) postdoctoral fellowship, getting married in Nepal and organizing an international research seminar wasn’t already a full plate for žžÀ² doctoral student Greta Babakhanova, how about a little dessert?

Tags: Research & Science, Student Life, Greta Babakhanova, Oleg Lavrentovich, Graduate Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Chemical Physics, Physics, Lindau Meeting

College of Arts & Sciences

Knight scholars

College of Communication and Information Students Honored by Akron Press Club

Eight žžÀ² students received scholarships from the Akron Press Club and John S. Knight Memorial Scholarship Fund in April, totaling $40,000 in awards. College of Communication and Information students won eight of the nine awards given by the Akron Press Club this year.

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Students Participate in Program at the Rising Star Center for the Arts

žžÀ² State Senior Finishes School While Managing Her Full-Time Business

Bethany Westphal is a very busy person. Like most seniors, Ms. Westphal spends her time doing school work and preparing for graduation in May. But, at the same time, she also runs the full-time business she started herself.

Tags: Student Life, Community and Society

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