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Division of Institutional Advancement

Sarah Shendy, ’06, Director, Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment

Alumna Sarah Shendy, ’06, Named First Director of Ohio Office of Law Enforcement and Recruitment

Sarah Shendy, ’06, has been appointment as the first Director, Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. Had it not been for ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø, she may have never gone into law enforcement.

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Alumni and Giving

Wayne Dawson, WJW Fox 8 anchor and ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø graduate in the class of '79.

Opinion: In the Midst of a National Nightmare There Is a Glimmer of Hope

George Floyd's death focused light on what had been America’s ugly secret, the killing of black men by law enforcement officers at a rate far greater than any other race. Wayne Dawson, WJW Fox 8 anchor and ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø alumnus, offers his take on what's at stake for America.

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Rami Daud and Nathaniel Bailey, photographers with University Communications and Marketing, smile after receiving their Silver ADDY Awards. (Photo credit: Smithberger Photography)

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Professionals and Students Recognized at 2020 Akron ADDY Awards

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø brought home the gold after this year’s Akron ADDY Awards, with both professionals and students being recognized for their work. The ADDYs, put on by the Akron Chapter of the American Advertising Federation, celebrate the area’s best creative work in advertising.

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Members of ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹Ù꿉۪s Undergraduate Student Government painted “Flashes Take Care of Flashes†on the Rock on Front Campus. (Photo credit: Lauren Novick, Tierra Moore and Kaelee Dingey)

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø announced the creation of the Pay It Flash Forward Emergency Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute

President Khalil Looney (far right) and some fellow members of ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹Ù꿉۪s Male Empowerment Network (M.E.N.) pose for a photo. The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation has pledged a $10,000 matching gift for Giving Tuesday to the M.E.N. Fund.

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Celebrates Philanthropy With Monthlong Giving Tuesday Campaign

With the launch of its 2019 Giving Tuesday campaign on Nov. 1, ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø has again transformed a one-day fundraising initiative into a monthlong giving campaign to support student scholarships, expanded programs, study away initiatives and modern facilities.

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Kent Campus

Ascendium Grant Will Streamline Transfers and Increase Retention, Graduation Rates

Ascendium Grant Will Streamline Transfers and Increase Student Retention, Graduations

The pathway from a two-year college to ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø will soon become an easier road to travel for Ohio students, thanks to a grant awarded to ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø to collaborate with three Ohio community colleges to streamline the transfer process.

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Kent Campus

The ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Alumni Association will honor seven alumni with its 2019 Alumni Awards.

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Honors Seven Alumni With 2019 Alumni Awards

The ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Alumni Association is proud to announce its 2019 Alumni Award recipients. Recipients are chosen based on their exceptional contributions in their chosen profession, in their communities and at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø.

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