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IN A FLASH: °µÍø½ûÇø Votes!

°µÍø½ûÇø students – many of them first-time voters, were proud to go to the polls on Tuesday. 

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Justin Horoiwa, a participant in the Degree Completion Program, served two years in the Peace Corps after the program

It’s Never Too Late

The Degree Completion Program allows former students who have attended °µÍø½ûÇø and people who have started a degree at other colleges or universities to finish their degrees at °µÍø½ûÇø.

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Members of °µÍø½ûÇø Air Force and Army ROTC programs salute the American flag during the university’s 2023 Veterans Day Commemoration.

Honoring All Those Who Serve: °µÍø½ûÇø Holds Annual Veterans Day Observance

°µÍø½ûÇø invites all to pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces and attend the university’s annual Veterans Day Commemoration. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Student Green on the Kent Campus. 

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A Guide to Campus Activism Protocol

Students are passionate. Pair that with °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s rich history in activism and some amazing things can happen. The university aims to foster an inclusive community that makes students feel appreciated and supported even – and especially – when engaged in activism. But what are the best practices for students and student groups?  

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°µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s Research on Display at Annual Neuroscience Symposium

The breadth of ongoing research by °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s Brain Health Research Institute members will be displayed when the institute hosts its annual Neuroscience Symposium 2024 Nov. 7-8 at the °µÍø½ûÇø Hotel and Conference Center.

Tags: Community & Society , Research & Science , Student Life , Nationally Distinctive , Brain Health Research Institute

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Students: What to Know Before You Vote

°µÍø½ûÇø Votes wants to give student voters – especially those voting for the first time – all the information they need to get them to the polls on Election Day. 

Tags: Students First , Elections , Voting , Community & Society , May 4 Visitors Center

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Are You Experiencing Election Anxiety?

Jennifer Knott of °µÍø½ûÇø's Counseling and Psychological Services offers advice and resources to help students manage stress and anxiety around the coming elections. 

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Zach Graves helps students understanding voting at event

°µÍø½ûÇø Fellows Rally Student Voter Participation

Welcoming a multitude of perspectives, °µÍø½ûÇø Votes and the students behind it rally for registration and information this election season. Meet two of the °µÍø½ûÇø students instrumental in driving the voting engagement on campus. 

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More Treats, Fewer Tricks this Halloween

While Halloween can be an exciting time of the year for students to celebrate, both positive and negative factors can contribute to your frightful fun. How can students get more treats than tricks this year? °µÍø½ûÇø Today reached out to °µÍø½ûÇø Police Officer Vance Voyles to give readers a wide variety of tips for °µÍø½ûÇø students this Halloween.  

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Members of the Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ research team and guest presenters pose for a group picture at the Oct. 19 community event. (Photo credit: Bridget Caswell)

Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment Identifies Critical Insights for Local Empowerment

The Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment findings are in. Led by °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s College of Public Health, in collaboration with 120 local organizations and nonprofits, this groundbreaking initiative marks a significant stride toward understanding and addressing the unmet needs of LGBTQ+ individuals across Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties. 

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