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°µÍø½ûÇø alumna Aysia Kemp

Exploring Her Options Led to the Perfect Career

When °µÍø½ûÇø alumna Aysia Kemp declared her major in the first semester of her sophomore year, she felt confident in her chosen path. However, things didn’t quite start off that way. Kemp credits her experiences in the Exploratory Program for leading her to her ideal career.

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The Provost Leadership Academy looks for ways to improve life at °µÍø½ûÇø.

Provost Leadership Academy Produces Ideas for Improving Life at °µÍø½ûÇø

First-year students in the Provost Leadership Academy are asked to look at °µÍø½ûÇø through a critical lens, with an eye toward how they would change or improve some aspect of university life. Here are some of the ideas being considered.

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Alex Newnes

First-Year Student Finds Her Path Through °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s Exploratory Program

When Alex Newnes arrived at °µÍø½ûÇø this fall, she wasn't sure what career path she wanted to pursue. But unlike many undecided students, Newnes saw this uncertainty not as a drawback, but as an opportunity – one that led her specifically to °µÍø½ûÇø's Exploratory program.

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I AM FIRST Week 2024

IN A FLASH: I Am First Week

"I Am First Week" at °µÍø½ûÇø honors the challenges and accomplishments of first-generation students.

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Anthony Claytor raises his diploma during his Commencement ceremony at °µÍø½ûÇø.

Meet Anthony Claytor, the First I PROMISE Program Scholar to Graduate From °µÍø½ûÇø

In 2020, °µÍø½ûÇø President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that °µÍø½ûÇø would cover four years of tuition costs and one year of room and board. Now, for the LeBron James Family Foundation’s first I PROMISE class, the hard work these students had put in since third grade is paying off. 

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Eboni Pringle Speaks at President Diacon's Inauguration in 2019

'Practice What We Preach!' Pringle Focused as 'Student Warrior' Dedicated to Removing Obstacles

Spend five minutes with Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., and you'll quickly be convinced of her unwavering drive for student success. 

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Adam Cinderich

Leader's Fight With Imposter Syndrome Continues Even After Success

First-generation graduate reflects on obstacles, successes as his leadership journey comes full circle.

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The Center for Undergraduate Excellence is the home of University College.

IN A FLASH: A Community of Explorers

°µÍø½ûÇø's University College helps students decide on the degree program — and career path — that's right for them.

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Representatives from KeyBank Foundation visit with University College staff and Key Connections alumni and students at °µÍø½ûÇø.

°µÍø½ûÇø and KeyBank Foundation to Continue Key Connections Program for Underserved Students

KeyBank Foundation has awarded a new $200,000 gift to °µÍø½ûÇø to continue KeyBank Foundation’s support for the successful Key Connections program offered by University College at °µÍø½ûÇø. The Key Connections program will continue to support student success initiatives for underserved students, including first-generation students and students from limited income backgrounds who will enroll in Fall Semester 2022.

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