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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ women’s basketball players and graduating seniors Ali Poole, Sydney Brinlee and Megan Carter smile with their caps and gowns. (Photo credit: Scott Galvin)

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Student-Athletes Complete Record-Setting Spring Term in Classroom

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ student-athletes conquered the unprecedented challenge of completing the final months of the spring term via remote classes by posting the highest term grade point average (3.563) in athletics department history. All 17 programs posted a term GPA of 3.1 or better with 14 setting a new term record.

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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Increases Need-Based Aid, Maintains Same Tuition for Continuing Students

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is committed to making a college education affordable for all students and their families. Over the last two years, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ has dedicated an additional $2 million for need-based aid. 

Tags: University News , Board of Trustees

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Head Football Coach Sean Lewis on the field.

Flashes of Inspiration: Coach Sean Lewis Promotes 'Can Do' Attitude

Today’s Flashes of Inspiration comes from Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Football’s Head Coach Sean Lewis, who delivers a pep talk about how to make it through uncertain, challenging times.

Tags: University News , Video , Football , COVID-19

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Flashes of Inspiration: Women's Golf Head Coach Offers Pep Talk

Today’s Flashes of Inspiration comes from Lisa Strom, Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s head women’s golf coach, who offers a pep talk to all in the university community struggling under the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tags: University News , Video , Student Life , COVID-19

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Flashes of Inspiration: During a Pandemic We Can Celebrate Nature

Today’s Flashes of Inspiration features David Hassler, director of Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s Wick Poetry Center, who is sharing the poem, “Thank You, Tree.â€
 

Tags: University News , Video , COVID-19 , Arts & Culture

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Political Science Professor Advocates for Public Banking

In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the United States would benefit from a public banking system, says Mark K. Cassell, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ professor of political science.

Tags: University News , Community & Society , COVID-19

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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Planes Are Back in the Air

On May 21, Âé¶¹´«Ã½'s College of Aeronautics and Engineering received approval from the university to restart flight operations, making May 22 the first day since mid-March that instructors or students have been permitted to fly due to COVID-19 restrictions. 

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Patrick Tomaswick meets with one of his heroes, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Police Officer Joe Knotek

All for Patrick! Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Police Surprise Toddler Crime Fighter

Patrick Tomaswick wants to be a police officer, but not just any member of law enforcement. He wants to be a Âé¶¹´«Ã½ police officer.

Tags: University News , Child Development Center , Department of Public Safety , COVID-19 , Success Story , Police Services

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A Âé¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing student gets hands-on experience with a patient simulator in the Olga M. Mural Simulation Lab in Henderson Hall.

COVID-19 Provides Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing Students Unparalleled Experience

During the COVID-19 pandemic, students in  Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s College of Nursing have been employed in hospitals throughout Northeast Ohio, where they have honed their skills and observed healthcare professionals on the front lines.

Tags: University News , College of Nursing , COVID-19 , Success Story

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Misinformation in the World Today

As individuals consume and spread an alarming amount of news during COVID-19, the threat of misinformation is heightened. Emeritus Professor Thomas J. Froehlich, an expert on misinformation in the public sphere, offer contexts about what we're seeing unfold.

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