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Mahtab Tehrani,BS'11, Ph.D.,'18, and first year student Goli Kovoosi, discusses the unrest that is taking place in her home country.

Iranian Members of °µÍø½ûÇø Community Say: We're Here to Ask You to Support Us

A standing-room-only crowd gathered to hear °µÍø½ûÇø alumna Mahtab Tehrani, Ph.D., and first-year student Goli Kavoosi, discuss how the denial of human rights in Iran impacts us all and the tangible actions that Americans can take to help.

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Vaneet Kaur, Ph.D., (top left) assistant professor at °µÍø½ûÇø Stark Campus, took part in a spring break trip to Mexico with students to study sustainable agricultural practices.

Stark Campus Professor Looks for Ways to Support Stark County Businesses

Vaneet Kaur, Ph.D., assistant professor of Management and Information Systems at °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s Stark Campus recently was featured in The Repository, Canton, Ohio newspaper for her work on promoting business ideas to help the local economy. 

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2022 Giving Tuesday results graphic

°µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises $3.6 Million for Scholarships and Programs

This November, members of the °µÍø½ûÇø community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s Giving Tuesday raised $3.6 million, marking the sixth year it has brought in more than $1 million to support scholarships and programs across °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s eight-campus system.

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Cartoonist and °µÍø½ûÇø alum Tom Batiuk signs a book for Jeff Young at the University Book Store on Nov. 30.

As ‘Funky Winkerbean’ Comes to an End, Comic Strip’s Creator Reflects on 50 Years

For a half-century, °µÍø½ûÇø alumnus Tom Batiuk has penned the adventures of the students and staff of the fictional Westview High School, but now, "Funky Winkerbean" is coming to an end. °µÍø½ûÇø Today sat down with Batiuk to talk about his life's journey as a comic strip writer.

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What's the Big Idea?

WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA? BIRDS AND DRONES

°µÍø½ûÇø President Todd Diacon rides to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering to learn more about research involving birds and aircraft.

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The °µÍø½ûÇø Farmers Market at the DI Hub

Final Farmers’ Market of Fall

Shop the final °µÍø½ûÇø Farmers’ Market of Fall today at the DI Hub.

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The 2022 World Cup  in Qatar has given light to the clash of politics and sports.

°µÍø½ûÇø Hosts International Discussion on Politically Charged World Cup

When the U.S. Soccer Team takes the field today to play Iran, there will be more on the line than just which team will advance toward the World Cup.  The match, which ended in a 1-0 victory for the U.S. team, comes at a time when protests within Iran for women’s rights have resulted in incre…

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DI and The Tower of Squares by night.

IN A FLASH: DI By Night

A nighttime view of The Design Innovation Hub and the Tower of Squares sculpture.

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Students eat, meet and greet in the Kent Student Center

Eat, Meet, Greet and Study: Alumni Cherish the Memories They Made at Kent Student Center 

As students, faculty and staff celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Kent Student Center, alumni, who read about the milestone on social media took, time to reminisce about the fun and fond memories they made at the facility.

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Rwandan student Alliah Cynthia Teta serves up a traditional stewed chicken dish.

International Cook-off Provides New Culinary Journey for African Students

The entry of Team Rwanda and Team Nigeria into the annual cooking contest reflects °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s growing relations in sub-Saharan Africa, resulting in new groups of international students on campus. The Rwandan students are part of a group of 12 undergraduates sponsored by the Rwandan government who arrived at °µÍø½ûÇø for the fall semester to pursue degrees.

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