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Flash Focus: Hannah Fletcher

Meet Hannah Fletcher, a senior history major and anthropology minor, from Ravenna, Ohio. This history major thrives on creating powerful connections between visitors and the stories that shaped a generation.

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°µÍø½ûÇø graduate Luana Johnson with her research poster

How an International Alumna Designed Her Future at °µÍø½ûÇø

°µÍø½ûÇø graduate Luana Johnson highlights how the American Academy partnership and the university's elite design labs provided the professional access needed to launch a global career.

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Student Support Is Tops in the Nation

At °µÍø½ûÇø, student support is a daily practice carried out by hundreds of dedicated professionals across departments, campuses and programs – from the advisors who help first-generation students navigate financial aid deadlines to the staff members who welcome veterans transitioning to campus life.

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IN A FLASH: Could It Be... Springtime?

Spring rain showers and warming temperatures are inspiring flowers and plants to bloom and students to enjoy spending more time outdoors.

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Flash Focus: Ayna Tazhiyeva

Meet Ayna Tazhiyeva, a first-year double major in communication studies and international studies, from Turkmenistan, Central Asia.  Combining her studies with a role at University Libraries, Tazhiyeva finds her voice through research and community connection.

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Emma Klein, student-athlete and Honors College member

From Ontario to Kent: Emma Klein's Honors Journey

Originally from Vaughan, Ontario, Emma Klein made the transition to °µÍø½ûÇø not only for academic excellence but also for personal growth and a collegiate sports experience. Now in her sophomore year, she is a part of the Honors College, a member of the °µÍø½ûÇø Division I women’s soccer team, and is a member of Phi Delta Epsilon.

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Behind the Scenes of Campus Safety: Stocking Epinephrine

°µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s Culinary Services faces the daily challenge of serving more than 20,000 meals to students, staff, and faculty. The increasing number of food allergies further complicates this task.

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New Interest‑Based Theme Communities Prioritize Student Connection

°µÍø½ûÇø is preparing to introduce a major shift in its residential experience with the launch of Theme Communities starting in fall 2026. The new model focuses on specific interests or student experiences.

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Tips for Finding and Scoring Scholarships with ScholarshipUniverse

Scholarships remain one of the most powerful ways to make higher education more affordable. They don’t just lighten the financial load; they open doors, expand opportunities and help students focus more on learning and less on financial stress. At °µÍø½ûÇø, students have access to tools that make the search easier and more strategic, especially through ScholarshipUniverse, the university's personalized, scholarship-matching platform.

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University Libraries Launches New ‘Perfectly °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™ App to Streamline Library Resources

°µÍø½ûÇø Libraries has gone mobile, so students, staff and faculty can more easily navigate the wide array of assets the library houses from anywhere. University Libraries acquired the app in partnership with OhioLINK and then configured it to make it “perfectly °µÍø½ûÇø."

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