Students First

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Alumni Tell a Tale of Success for TRIO Student Support Services
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University is celebrating another five years of federal funding for its TRIO Student Support Services program that helps propel first-generation college students, students from limited-income backgrounds and students with disabilities to academic success.

Movin’ on Up: Students Begin Arriving at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì for the 2025 Fall Semester
Filled-to-the-brim plastic totes, computers, desk lamps, excited students and harried parents – it’s the first day of move-in for ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s 2025 Fall Semester. The annual arrival of students to their residence halls began on Wednesday, Aug. 13, on the Kent Campus.

‘I’m Looking Forward to It; Crossing the Stage as a Graduate, Instead of as a Planner'
After planning and supporting hundreds of ceremonies and events at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì, Lisa O'Connell, director of University Events and Protocol, got a graduate's-eye-view of summer commencement ceremonies as she walked the stage to receive her graduate degree as part of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's Class of 2025.

IN A FLASH: Chasing Darwin
This summer, a group of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì students enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime education-abroad experience in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.

Christian Siriano: ‘ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Interns Are Always Amazing’
Acclaimed New York fashion designer Christian Siriano told ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University School of Fashion students to practice their craft with dedication, accept criticism and learn from it, but to remember that they will never please everyone.

Cheers to the Summer Class of 2025: ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Celebrates New Graduates
The ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2025 will be recognized with a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Aug. 9.

IN A FLASH: A Place of Quiet Contemplation
Dedicated in April 2015, The Student Memorial Garden on Manchester Field was created as a place of reflection and remembrance of all ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì students who have died.

Eagle Scout Project Provides ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Students a Place to Hang Out
Copley High School senior Grant Hyne developed Hammock Hangout on the Kent Campus as part of an Eagle Scout service project.

IN A FLASH: The Halls of Science
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Annual Environmental Science and Design Research Institute Research Showcase offers an opportunity for student researchers to present posters showcasing their explorations and findings in all areas of environmental research and design.

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Prepares Students for Their Future Careers
The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience is a great opportunity for undergraduate researchers such as Ethan Wenk to work directly with a faculty mentor, gain valuable experience to clarify career and educational goals, enhance research skills and gain academic insight.