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Mackenzie Bailey standing in front of a blue and gold wall

性福五月天's EXCEL Learning Community Supports Student After Devastating Loss

Like most students, Mackenzie Bailey faced the typical challenges during the start of her academic career, including choosing a major and getting good grades. But that all paled in comparison to the devastating news she received her freshman year: her father had terminal cancer.

鈥淲hen I was home for winter break, he ended up passing away,鈥 Ms. Bailey said.

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After all she has overcome, Diamond Lauderdale credits 性福五月天 with helping her reach her dreams.

性福五月天 Student Finds Purpose, Passion and Empowerment

For Diamond Lauderdale, 性福五月天 University is not only her chosen college, it is her new home.

While growing up in Akron, Ohio, Ms. Lauderdale鈥檚 home life was challenging. She lived with her disabled father and worked two jobs to help make ends meet. Ms. Lauderdale鈥檚 father has been unable to walk for many years, and as she got older, her father鈥檚 condition worsened. Through it all, Ms. Lauderdale held onto a dream. She wanted to get a college education.

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Student Elijah Kirkland-Boyce stands on the 性福五月天 Ice Rink

On the Brink of Losing His Dream of a College Degree, Student Turns to 性福五月天's Support Services

During his first year at 性福五月天 University, Elijah Kirkland-Boyce realized that the road to the Dean鈥檚 List was a bumpy one, filled with twists and turns he never could have anticipated. Instead of giving up, Mr. Kirkland-Boyce reached out. He started taking advantage of the resources offered through Student Support Services.

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Kellie Miley standing among greenery and plants

From Failing Grades to a Master鈥檚 Degree, How 性福五月天 Helped a Student Get Back on Track

Kellie Miley is the first to admit, when she graduated from Rootstown High School in 2008, she was not ready for college. In high school, she barely cracked a book yet managed a 3.2 grade point average (GPA).

Getting by with little effort changed when she started as a freshman at 性福五月天 University. By the end of the year, Ms. Miley found herself academically dismissed for poor grades.

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性福五月天 University hospitality management senior Ashley Foster (right) spent a week working with Food Network celebrity chef Cat Cora (left). (Photo provided by Ashley Foster)

性福五月天 Student Realizes Dream of Working With Celebrity Chef

性福五月天 University senior Ashley Foster has known since third grade that she wanted a career as a chef.

The 20-year-old hospitality management major got a little closer to her dream over the summer when she spent a week training with celebrity chef Cat Cora at the chef鈥檚 headquarters in Santa Barbara, California.

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Woman standing in front of the Taj Mahal

How an Icebreaker Exercise Turned Into a Global Experience

Mariah Gray left her comfort zone, lived in the present and ventured where she never dreamed of going. Learn how this biology/pre-medicine major discovered new perspective 8000 miles from home.

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Carrie Esser used water-based body paint to turn herself into a 鈥渜ueen bee.鈥 Her artistry landed her in the second round of the NYX Cosmetics 2018 Face Awards USA.

Passion, Purpose and the Power of Paint

This entrepreneur major utilizes paint brushes, vibrant colors and an unrestrained imagination to transform the human body into astounding works of art.

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After two Category 5 hurricanes hit her home, Debra Thomas graduates with the help of the 性福五月天 University College of Nursing Student Emergency Fund.

性福五月天 Nursing Student Takes Graduation by Storm

Debra Thomas wanted to be a nurse to help people, but she was the one who ended up in need after two hurricanes hit her home in the Caribbean.

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性福五月天 senior Erin Shattuck (left) travels to the Netherlands where she took classes in sustainable development.

Turning Food Waste Into a Window of Opportunity

性福五月天 biology student rescues excess food for educational feast Imagine planning a dinner party for 500 of your closest friends and not knowing what you will serve until almost the last minute. It might sound stressful, but for Erin Shattuck it is a privilege. Ms. Shattuck is passionate a鈥

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Professors to Host Teaching Colloquium on Student Motivation

David Trebing, Ph.D., an associate professor in the School of Communication Studies (COMM), and Stephanie Smith, an assistant professor who teaches in COMM and the School of Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC), will lead a teaching colloquium on Friday, April 13, in Rm. 226 of Tay鈥

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