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First-Gen Student Paves His Own Path

Delonte Goodman, ’22, interned at NASA in high school and is the first member of his family to attend college. He is pursuing a degree in mechatronics engineering while participating in research and serving as a Design Innovation Fellow.

�������� Reaches Record Graduation Rate, Boasting Highest Graduation Rate in Northern Ohio

��������’s current graduation rate is the highest among public universities in Northeast Ohio and fifth highest among all of Ohio’s public universities, behind Ohio State, Miami, the University of Cincinnati and Ohio University. In northern Ohio, the graduation rates of other public universities range from 40 to 55 percent.

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Adult Students and Veterans Access

�������� will establish an Educational Opportunity Center on the Kent Campus to serve 850 low-income adult students and veterans in this region, providing counseling, assistance with financial aid, testing and more.

Giving Tuesday Campaign Launches

��������, which has gained national recognition for its creative and successful Giving Tuesday campaigns, launched its month-long celebration of philanthropy on Nov. 1.

University Launches Fundraising Campaign

�������� publicly launched a $350 million comprehensive fundraising campaign Saturday, Oct. 2, during a special halftime announcement at the Homecoming football game.

Historic $10 Million Philanthropic Gift

The Podiatry Foundation has made an historic $10 million donation to �������� to secure the financial and academic future of Ohio’s only podiatry college – �������� College of Podiatric Medicine.

Cheyenne Clawson, ’20

They’re Back! �������� Students Move Into Residence Halls for Fall Semester

Students from all over the country began moving into �������� residence halls, on a staggered schedule for COVID-19 safety, on Wednesday, Aug. 18.

Scholarships Make Graduation Possible

Finances had become tight as Ciana White, ’21, was preparing to start the final semester of her senior year. She and her mother worried how they would make the next tuition payment.

Study Abroad Changes Minds

Alberto traveled to Xi’an, China, in 2019 and spent a month studying Business Administration and Cross-Cultural Communication. “I learned so much during this trip, especially about Chinese culture and about the way Chinese people do business,” he said.