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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ students walk across Risman Plaza in front of the fountain and the Kent Student Center.

In its new 2024 Best Online Programs rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognizes °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ in the Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master’s in Business Programs and Best Online Master’s in MBA Programs lists.

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Mwatabu S. Okantah on WKYC's Good Company show

Mwatabu S. Okantah, professor and chair of the Department of Africana Studies at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ, was featured on WKYC Studios’ Good Company discussing the history and importance of Black History Month.

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Jacob Schnitzer leading the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Orchestra

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ student composers had the opportunity to have their works performed in concert by the university’s orchestra. 

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Black squirrel near a tree on Front Campus

At °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ, campus black squirrels may need to step in for Groundhog Day forecasting duties. 

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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ alumna Michelle Abrahamson Robell

After a few stops and starts, alumna Michelle Abrahamson Robell found her purpose in a fulfilling (and award-winning) career as a teacher.

Students presenting their campaigns

The combination of a strong curriculum, real-world experience and a focus on networking allows °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ’s undergraduate public relations students to develop a strong foundation for their future careers.  

Senior fashion design majors Mackenzie Karsten and Daniella Byrnes review candidates during model tryouts at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's School of Fashion

Students, faculty and alumni from °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ’s world-renowned School of Fashion will be sending some of their most exciting designs down the runway on Feb. 8 in Haute for the House, a fashion show to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio. 

Student pushing clothing racks in NYC

Faculty and staff at the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ School of Fashion revel in the creativity and confidence of our students. That's certainly true at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ New York City Fashion, where °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Today found students, staff and alumni working side by side with the top names in Fashion to prepare our graduates to succeed.

View of Florence, Italy, skyline

Boardman-based architect Robert Mastriana was among the first class of students to study in Florence, Italy, through the university’s education-abroad program. He tells The Vindicator newspaper how that experience still influences his work.

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

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ students braved the extremely cold temperatures and below zero wind chills on their way to their classes.