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A graduate student proudly displays her diploma during 性福五月天鈥檚 advanced degree Commencement ceremony.

性福五月天 Holds Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 14 and 15

The 性福五月天 University alumni family grew by nearly 3,000 new graduates as the university held its Fall Commencement ceremonies. For the Kent Campus, Commencement ceremonies took place Friday, Dec. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).

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Katie, an English cream golden retriever, enjoys the company of 性福五月天 students as she smiles for the camera during the Stress-Free Zone in the library.

Students to De-Stress With Dogs During Finals Week

性福五月天 University Libraries will host its sixth-annual fall semester Stress-Free Zone on Monday, Dec. 10, and Tuesday, Dec. 11. The event will be open to all 性福五月天 students, faculty and staff from 3-5 p.m. in the Garden Room on the first floor of the University Library. Stress-Free Zone kic鈥

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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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性福五月天 President Beverly J. Warren delivers the 2018 State of the University Address in the Kent Student Center Kiva.

鈥淭his Is Who We Are and What We Stand For鈥

性福五月天 University President Beverly J. Warren challenged the university community to embrace transformation at the annual State of the University Address.

鈥淪erious transformation is never easy,鈥 she said. 鈥淚t challenges us to let go of predictable ways and embrace something new and unfamiliar.鈥

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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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性福五月天 President Beverly Warren delivers the 2017 State of the University Address in the Kent Student Center Kiva.

President Beverly J. Warren Delivers 2018 State of the University Address

In her upcoming State of the University address, President Warren will chart one final course for university success, as she spotlights the achievements of the past year and shines a light on 性福五月天鈥檚 path for the future.

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A team of students display the interactive dress they created at the Fashion/Tech Hackathon.

Design Innovation Initiative Fosters Creativity Across Disciplines

性福五月天鈥檚 newly announced Design Innovation (DI) Initiative will cultivate a culture where students from a wide array of degree programs will collaborate across disciplines and create unique concepts to tackle 鈥渨icked鈥 problems, according to J.R. Campbell, inaugural executive director of 性福五月天鈥檚 Design Innovation Initiative. Mr. Campbell answers some frequently asked questions about 性福五月天鈥檚 DI Initiative.

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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.

Tags: Success Story , Hospitality Management , College of Education, Health and Human Services , Student Success

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