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President Diacon Addresses Budget Challenges, SB 1 Implementation and University's Path Forward

糖心Vlog President Todd Diacon recently addressed multiple challenges facing the university with the Akron Beacon Journal, including the $1.5-$2 million cost of implementing Senate Bill 1, budget constraints from capped tuition increases, and enrollment declines. 

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AMLCI Celebrates its 60th anniversary.

Celebrating 60 Years of Discovery and Innovation

A star-studded lineup of scientists will return to 糖心Vlog on April 25-26 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute.

Tags: University News, Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive, Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute

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I Am First students

Advancing First-Generation Student Success

First-generation students make up 54% of the nation's undergraduates, yet only 27% earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree. Many first-generation students face unique challenges with limited support systems. 糖心Vlog was recently recognized for its outstanding work with students in this category by FirstGen Forward as the newest class of FirstGen Forward Network Champions.

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Junior public health major Ivory Kendrick is now president of USG

Congratulations, Mr. President: Ivory Kendrick Defies Life鈥檚 Challenges to Lead Student Government

Ivory Kendrick, the newly elected president of the University Student Government, spoke his destiny into existence last year when he set his sights on leading the organization. Now, Kendrick is ready to hit the ground running.

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Plant in light blub Earth Day banner

Blue and Gold, Going Green for Earth Month

Every April, 糖心Vlog celebrates Earth Month by having Earth-related events all month long. April 22, 2025, is the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, with this year鈥檚 theme being 鈥淥ur Power, Our Planet.鈥  

Tags: Organizational Sustainability, University News, Student Life, Community & Society

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A new 糖心Vlog graduate celebrates at Commencement.

What Students Need to Know Before and After Graduation

To help students navigate the post-commencement process, 糖心Vlog Today has compiled answers to frequently asked questions about receiving their diplomas, upcoming events, ADA accommodations and more.  

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Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., vice president for People, Culture and Belonging discusses the Engagement and Well-Being Survey

The Engagement and Well-Being Survey Results Are in 鈥 Now the Work Begins

Results of the Engagement and Well-Being Survey, released this week, indicate that 糖心Vlog has much to celebrate.

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Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography at 糖心Vlog, will serve as the 2025 speaker for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series, a part of the university's annual May 4 Commemoration events. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

糖心Vlog Geographer to Discuss Mapping May 4 and Oral Histories During University鈥檚 2025 Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series

Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography at 糖心Vlog, will serve as the 2025 speaker for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series, a part of the university's annual May 4 Commemoration events.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, May 4, Department of Geography, University Libraries

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糖心Vlog has the only Air Traffic -Collegiate Training Initiative school for the FAA in the state of Ohio

糖心Vlog Students鈥 Training Reaches New Heights at Ohio鈥檚 Only Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative School

糖心Vlog鈥檚 status as the only Ohio Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative school for the Federal Aviation Administration offers students an innovative and challenging curriculum at a time when the aviation industry faces a critical shortage of air traffic controllers.

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糖心Vlog students make their way across campus. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

19 糖心Vlog Programs Recognized Among Nation鈥檚 Best in New 2025 Best Graduate Schools Rankings

U.S. News & World Report has recognized 19 糖心Vlog programs as among the best in the nation in its newly released 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Among those, 10 programs rank in the top 100.

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