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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's ninth president Michael Schwartz in academic regalia

Schwartz Remembered for His Kindness, Leadership and Generosity of Spirit

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s has been flooded with comments from alumni, former colleagues and friends about Schwartz’s kindness, his work ethic as a leader and educator and his genuine concern for his students.  

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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì is among the nation's safest college campuses.

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Police Keep Community Safe While Engaging in Peaceful Discourse  

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's No. 1 priority is the safety of its students, faculty and staff. This has been seen demonstrated over the past few months as the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì community has held demonstrations related to the Israel-Hamas war and other issues, such as abortion. 

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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì President Todd Diacon applauds the graduating Fall Class of 2023 during a commencement ceremony.

President Diacon's Fall 2023 Commencement Speech Urges Graduates to Demonstrate Their Value as They Transition to Careers

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University President Todd Diacon delivered the Fall 2023 Commencement address and told the graduates to demonstrate their value with patience and gentleness.

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(From left to right) ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Police Sgt. Anne Spahr and Salem, a black Labrador retriever, walk with ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Police Officer Miguel Witt and Fredy, a Czechoslovakian shepherd, along the Lefton Esplanade on the Kent Campus.

Paw Patrol: Meet the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì K-9s

Learn more about the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University K-9s, past and present, and how they help keep the university safe.

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A cyclist bikes through Risman Plaza on the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Kent Campus.

The Secret Is Out: Kent Named 1 of Zillow’s Top 2 College Towns for 2023

Several Northeast Ohio towns, including Kent, have made it to Zillow’s 2023 list of most popular markets.

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a photo of evan schumann standing in a wine cellar

Brewing up His Master Plan

Local entrepreneur and business owner Evan Schumann has big plans for the future of beer in Ohio. He credits his academic experiences at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì for helping him prepare for his high-growth career.

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 ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì School of Fashion grad Dara Broadous

Designing Her Own Wedding Dress Was as Simple as 1,2,3,4

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's School of Fashion gave Dara Broadous the skills to design her dream wedding dress.

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Josiah Ragin of Harlem, New York, shared a recipe with students at the Cooking with Culture event.

Cooking With Culture: A Tasty Way to Create Community

The goal of Cooking with Culture was to create a sense of community and affirm the students' identities.

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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì exchange students from South Africa visit the Ohio statehouse in Columbus.

Ohio Legislature Celebrates ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì South African Exchange Students

A group of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University exchange students from the University of Fort Hare in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa, were welcomed by the Ohio legislature on a recent visit to Columbus. 

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