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Louis Stokes meets with ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì students in 2013

‘Only One Dr. Martin Luther King Comes Along in a Lifetime’

In a "lost" interview, former U.S. Congressman and civil rights leader Louis Stokes shares his thoughts on the role of students in shaping the future, the state of civil rights and his friendship with Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 

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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's ninth president Michael Schwartz in academic regalia

Schwartz Remembered for His Kindness, Leadership and Generosity of Spirit

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’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!

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì'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 ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University forward today. 

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Late ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University President Michael Schwartz on campus posing with students

Michael Schwartz, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Ninth President, Dies at 86

The ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University community is remembering the legacy of its ninth president, Michael Schwartz, Ph.D., who died on Jan. 2, 2024, following a long illness. He was 86. 

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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.

 

Tags: Fall Commencement , Commencement , Class of 2023 , University News , Student Life

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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì is among the nation's safest college campuses.

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Police Keep Community Safe While Engaging in Peaceful Discourse  

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's No. 1 priority is the safety of its students, faculty and staff. This has been seen demonstrated over the past few months as the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì community has held demonstrations related to the Israel-Hamas war and other issues, such as abortion. 

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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì 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

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì 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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A covering of snow blankets the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University campus.

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Closed Dec. 22-Jan. 1, University Offices Reopen Jan. 2

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University will be closed from Dec. 22, 2023, through Jan. 1, 2024. University offices will reopen on Jan. 2, 2024. Spring classes begin on Jan. 16, 2024. To see a list of state-designated holidays and dates when the university is closed, please visit ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Academic Calendar.

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Graduates and their loved ones celebrated at 2023 Fall Commencements

IN A FLASH: Overwhelming Pride

Joyous emotions erupted from graduates and their loved ones as ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì welcomed its newest class of graduates. 

Tags: Fall Commencement , Commencement , Nationally Distinctive , University News , Community Impact , Student Life

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