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Grace Puin

Student Makes History Leading Parkinson's Speech Therapy

Grace Puin excels at getting Parkinsons patients to speak and swallow with intent. She’s so good in fact that Parkinson Voice Project, a nonprofit organization that helps people with Parkinson’s all over the world, invited her to host one of its online SPEAK OUT! Home Practice Sessions.

Tags: Profiles , Community & Society , Community Impact

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Kent Roosevelt Chemistry Visit

IN A FLASH: Kent Roosevelt Visits Campus

ÍøÆØÃÅ's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry welcomed students from Kent Roosevelt High School for a day of information sessions, demonstrations and tours of the university's state-of-the-art learning spaces. 

Tags: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , Community & Society , Community Impact , High School Students

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Nursing students at ÍøÆØÃÅ at Stark

IN A FLASH: With Care and Caring

ÍøÆØÃÅ’s Nursing Simulation Labs use sophisticated manikins to help students learn to provide proper care – and caring – for patients of all ages. 

Tags: ÍøÆØÃÅ at Stark , College of Nursing , Health care , Community Impact

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2025 International Town Gown Association Conference Header

Bridging Communities: ÍøÆØÃÅ to Host 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference

When cities and universities work together, incredible things can happen. Like any good partnership, ÍøÆØÃÅ and the city of Kent have spent years building and strengthening their relationship, and it has paid off. ÍøÆØÃÅ will host the 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference.

Tags: University News , Community Impact , Community & Society

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The Crucible - Fall 2024

IN A FLASH: A Rich and Spectacular Performance Season

The Main Stage Season presented by ÍøÆØÃÅ's School of Theatre and Dance is in the middle of a performance-packed season that includes "The Crucible," "Pride and Prejudice: The Musical," faculty dance concerts and "The Wiz."

Tags: Arts & Culture , School of Theatre and Dance , Community Impact

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Fall Commencement 2024

IN A FLASH: Scenes from Fall Commencement

Members of the last cohort of ÍøÆØÃÅ's Class of 2024 walked the stage at Fall Commencement Ceremonies earlier this month. 

Tags: Fall Commencement , Community Impact , University News

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Karamu 2024

IN A FLASH: A Rite of Passage

Presented by ÍøÆØÃÅ's E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados is a pre-commencement ceremony celebrating diversity and the accomplishments of graduating seniors. 

Tags: Student Life , Community Impact , Fall Commencement ,

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Tyler Stimpert, left, and Jehlani White, right, graduated with their master's degrees from the College of Public Health.

From Classroom to Community: ÍøÆØÃÅ Graduates Drive Change Through LGBTQ+ Research

Two ÍøÆØÃÅ graduates who recently earned their Master of Public Health degrees spent the past two years as researchers on the first-of-its-kind Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment. 

Tags: Community & Society , Student Life , Community Impact , College of Public Health

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Collage of local housing

Knocking on the Door of Housing Safety

Did you know that if you live off campus, you’re a commuter student? That’s right, whether you live an hour away from your campus or live across the street, you’re a commuter. ÍøÆØÃÅ is vested in ensuring students have reliable housing resources and avoid unsafe living conditions off-campus. Numerous university and student organizations across campus make commuting and housing a top priority.  

Tags: Student Life , Students First , Community Impact

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Sarah Spinner Liska (Middle) and students at the first Fabric Pantry event

Museum and Student Group Partnership Stitches Together a Greener Future

A new partnership between the ÍøÆØÃÅ Museum and the Fabric Pantry, a student-led organization dedicated to providing free fabric to ÍøÆØÃÅ students, offers students the resources they need while promoting environmentally responsible fashion practices.

Tags: Students First , Organizational Sustainability , Community Impact , Student Life , Arts & Culture

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