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Black United Student Leader Thrives
Julian Grimes, a ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ junior, is president of Black United Students (BUS) and is working to keep the organization thriving. BUS is one of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµâ€™s oldest student organizations and is credited with starting the formal observance of Black History Month in 1970.

Community of Caring Supports Student
Shane Reese found a network of support and a community of caring at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ that surrounded him after his mother passed away during his freshman year. As a result, Reese became a resilient leader who is committed to giving back.

'It Felt Like Coming Home'
Cesquinn Curtis is back on familiar ground – the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University campus. He left for two years for another opportunity, and he’s now reflecting on what he learned about being a Golden Flash that convinced him to return.

Will Matthews, ’19
Will Matthews, ’19, adds some flavor to Northeast Ohio’s food scene with Southern Comfort Kitchen, his New Orleans-inspired restaurant and food truck.

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University Awarded $1.2 Million for Choose Ohio First Scholarships
¾«¶«Ó°ÒµOhio Department of Education recently awarded ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University $1.2 million to support Choose Ohio First scholarships. This funding will support learners pursuing associate degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields and expand options for students seeking two-year degrees at the University's Regional Campuses and its College of Applied and Technical Studies.
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Combined Degree Program Creates Specialized Educational Experience
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University’s combined bachelor’s/master’s degree program allows students to count nine credits of graduate level courses to their undergraduate degrees, providing a faster path to an advanced degree. Cassie Milicia chose this route for her degrees in Emerging Media and Technology.