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It’s not what it seems; no one is reaching for puns when they say that Rebekkah “Bekkah” Berryhill, the grounds manager in University Facilities Management for �Ը������� University’s Kent Campus, is down-to-earth and a well-grounded, happy, fulfilled person.She shared her story of how she arrived at �Ը������� as a student-athlete, became a student worker in the grounds crew, became a university employee and then, nearly 30 years later, became the grounds manager in charge of the entire Kent Campus.  How a Buckeye Legacy Arrived at �Ը�������Both of Berryhill’s parents had graduated...

On Friday, April 24, �Ը������� University community members and staff planted trees across campus to celebrate Arbor Day, continuing efforts that have earned the University national recognition as a Tree Campus USA Higher Education institution for 18 consecutive years.  The Tree Campus Higher Education program helps universities plant, nurture and celebrate trees on campus. �Ը������� has received recognition consecutively since the program began. As a part of the efforts, �Ը������� marked Arbor Day with tree plantings at multiple locations across campus, bringing together students...

�Ը������� University celebrated Earth Day - part of its Earth Month programming - with a campus-wide series of events that blended hands-on education, student research and community partnerships. From the Earth Fest on Risman Plaza—featuring more than 50 organizations—to the scientific posters at the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) Research Showcase and the Electric Vehicle Showcase, the day’s activities highlighted how sustainability is woven into academic life. Together, these events underscored the university’s year-round commitment to environmental care and enc...

Tamim Islam, Ph.D. grew up in Bangladesh with a curiosity for technology and a love of problem-solving. When it came time to pursue his doctorate degree in computer science, he had a specific goal: he wanted to work on video conferencing — and he found exactly the right person to work with at �Ը�������."I found that Dr. Javed Khan was working on video conferencing," Islam said. "That was the main motivation."What followed was a doctoral academic journey that took him far beyond his original interest, shaped by the depth of �Ը�������'s graduate program and a mentorship built on trust and inte...

Alesa Lincheck is a first year Interior Design student at �Ը������� who recently partook in the Culture & Career Exploration in Florence, Italy program. Culture & Career Exploration in Florence, ItalyThis program was a special section of Career Confirmation, designed to support students in developing a professional self-image and learn about decision-making skills needed to navigate the workforce. Before students studied abroad in Florence, they learned about the benefits of the program; including career shadowing and participating in a cooking class. Alesa decided to partic...

Betsy Ann Banks is a Professional Studies student at �Ը������� University, graduating at the end of this semester. She chose to study abroad after having the opportunity to return to complete her degree at �Ը������� and connecting with Dr. Jennifer Ray-Tomasek, one of the faculty members leading the Business of the Olympics, Italy & Greece program. Business of the Olympics, Italy & Greece Spring Break ProgramTo start their journey, Betsy Ann and the group flew from Cleveland to Florence, Italy.In Florence they visited the �Ը������� Florence Center and explored the city. During ...