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°µÍø½ûÇø Increases Need-Based Aid, Maintains Same Tuition for Continuing Students

°µÍø½ûÇø is committed to making a college education affordable for all students and their families. Over the last two years, °µÍø½ûÇø has dedicated an additional $2 million for need-based aid. 

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Head Football Coach Sean Lewis on the field.

Flashes of Inspiration: Coach Sean Lewis Promotes 'Can Do' Attitude

Today’s Flashes of Inspiration comes from °µÍø½ûÇø Football’s Head Coach Sean Lewis, who delivers a pep talk about how to make it through uncertain, challenging times.

Tags: University News, Video, Football, COVID-19 HUB

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°µÍø½ûÇø Golden Flashes Women's Golf Team and Coach Lisa Strom

Flashes of Inspiration: Women's Golf Head Coach Offers Pep Talk

Today’s Flashes of Inspiration comes from Lisa Strom, °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s head women’s golf coach, who offers a pep talk to all in the university community struggling under the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tags: University News, Video, Student Life, COVID-19 HUB

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Vice President Alfreda Brown speaks.

Alfreda Brown, Trailblazing Leader of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, to Retire After More Than a Decade of Leadership

For nearly 11 years, Alfreda Brown, °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, has been a powerful voice for making sure no one in the university’s wide-reaching system is marginalized, discriminated against or left behind.

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Wick Poetry Center

Flashes of Inspiration: During a Pandemic We Can Celebrate Nature

Today’s Flashes of Inspiration features David Hassler, director of °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s Wick Poetry Center, who is sharing the poem, “Thank You, Tree.â€
 

Tags: University News, Video, Arts & Culture, COVID-19 HUB

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Photo depicts business and commerce

Political Science Professor Advocates for Public Banking

In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the United States would benefit from a public banking system, says Mark K. Cassell, °µÍø½ûÇø professor of political science.

Tags: University News, Community & Society, COVID-19 HUB

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°µÍø½ûÇø Planes Are Back in the Air

On May 21, °µÍø½ûÇø's College of Aeronautics and Engineering received approval from the university to restart flight operations, making May 22 the first day since mid-March that instructors or students have been permitted to fly due to COVID-19 restrictions. 

Tags: University News, College of Aeronautics & Engineering

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Patrick Tomaswick meets with one of his heroes, °µÍø½ûÇø Police Officer Joe Knotek

All for Patrick! °µÍø½ûÇø Police Surprise Toddler Crime Fighter

Patrick Tomaswick wants to be a police officer, but not just any member of law enforcement. He wants to be a °µÍø½ûÇø police officer.

Tags: University News, °µÍø½ûÇø Police Services, Child Development Center, Department of Public Safety, COVID-19 HUB, Success Story

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A °µÍø½ûÇø College of Nursing student gets hands-on experience with a patient simulator in the Olga M. Mural Simulation Lab in Henderson Hall.

COVID-19 Provides °µÍø½ûÇø Nursing Students Unparalleled Experience

During the COVID-19 pandemic, students in  °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s College of Nursing have been employed in hospitals throughout Northeast Ohio, where they have honed their skills and observed healthcare professionals on the front lines.

Tags: University News, College of Nursing, COVID-19 HUB, Success Story

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President's Faculty Excellence Award recipient Chris Woolverton at °µÍø½ûÇø

°µÍø½ûÇø President Todd Diacon Announces 2020 Faculty Excellence Award Recipients

°µÍø½ûÇø President Todd Diacon recently presented six °µÍø½ûÇø faculty members with the 2020 President’s Faculty Excellence Award, which recognizes exceptional performance that leads to the achievement of national or international recognition in the faculty member’s discipline.

Tags: University News, President's Faculty Excellence Awards, Office of the President, Success Story

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