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‘Research Is Everywhere,’ Acclaimed Hollywood Costume Designer Finds Inspiration in Every Corner of Life
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University students had the chance to learn from an award-winning Hollywood costume designer when Isis Mussenden visited the Kent Campus recently for two days.
Flash Focus: Ryanne Bunting
Meet Ryanne Bunting, a ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ sophomore double majoring in international studies and anthropology from Fairfield, Ohio, combining human rights, culture, global interactions and history into a formidable career path.
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Honors 11 Alumni Award Recipients During Homecoming Weekend
Sponsored by the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the university’s most prestigious alumni honors. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ2024 Alumni Award recipients include seven alumni, two recent graduates, one staff member and one current student.
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Signs New Agreement with Central Asian Nation of Turkmenistan
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University has entered into an agreement with the Turkmenistan Ministry of Education to begin exploring the possibility of creating an educational partnership with several national institutes of higher learning there. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµeffort is part of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµâ€™s ongoing commitment to using education to foster global understanding and peace in a divided world.
Statehouse Successes
For Taylor Pierce, her first experience in ¾«¶«Ó°Òµâ€™s Columbus Program in State Issues turned out to be more than most people would expect. She spontaneously entered and won a contest. She met Ohio’s governor and lieutenant governor. And, she considered a new career path. Not bad for a few weeks in a new city.
Flying High: New Graduate Gains Nursing License, Officer’s Bars and Future
It took three years, a move from California to Ohio, and several other bumps in the road. Still, recent ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University graduate Vincent AhSam-Kreiter has achieved his goals of earning a bachelor’s degree, becoming a registered nurse and being a newly commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force.
Brake the Cycle: Keeping Bikes Secure on Campus
Hundreds of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University students use bikes and scooters to get around the university's two hundred and fifty-three acres of land. With that in mind, keeping your bikes and scooters safe and available to you at any time is extremely important.
‘Stand for Your Rights’ Headlines Annual Read-In
Think about a time you finished reading a book that provided a new meaning and connection to you. Now imagine that book that changed and shaped a part of you being banned, unavailable to new readers. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University community joined for the fourth annual open mic night Read-In to discuss banning and challenging books.
IN A FLASH: Scenes from Homecoming 2024
Homecoming Weekend at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ came with a full schedule of events including a parade, alumni activities, a tailgate and a football game at Dix Stadium.
Welcome, Honors College Families
As part of the university's annual Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend, ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ's Honors College presented a day of fun activities for their students and their families.