Student Life

Emergency Relief Fund Helps Students Stay on Course Despite COVID-19 Disruptions
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted everyday life for everyone. For some, it’s minor. For others, it’s catastrophic. At the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ at Geauga Campus, economic hardships caused by the pandemic have threatened to derail many students’ academic plans and their hopes for a better future. Recognizing that dozens of students face similar situations, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Geauga has established an Emergency Relief Fund to provide a stopgap for them to continue on with their studies.

Making ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ a Family Tradition
Kendra Minichello has just begun her sophomore year at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½. Her mother, Stacie Minichello graduated from the university in 1995. Over the summer, Kendra and Stacie were happy to answer questions about their ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ experiences and share how attending ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ is a tradition in their family.

Anne Ritts: A Fierce Female in Finance
Senior finance student Anne Ritts has built an outstanding resume during her time at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, but with a full-time job already lined up for her after graduation, she will not have to worry about updating it any time soon. In her first three years here, Ritts has maintained membership in multiple finance organizations and a sorority, studied abroad, changed her major, and held multiple internships. Ritts’ next adventure will begin this summer in her career with PNC Bank in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Anti-Racism Training for Students: How Students Can Get Involved
The Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offers anti-racism training on ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s campus, which consists of a series of sessions that include anti-racism workshops, Cultural Competency Basics & Awareness, Understanding Unconscious Bias, Leadership, Mindset & Care, Learning How to Be an Ally, and various additional topics on equity, inclusion, microaggressions and diversity.
Alumnus Who Aimed to Solve Major Problem Raises $25 Million
Alumnus Andrew Konya, '10, graduated from ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ with a degree in physics and started chiseling away at what is now his company, Remesh, in 2013. Remesh, has gone on to receive to continue expanding and creating solutions.
Alumnus Who Aimed to Solve Major Problem Raises $25 Million
Alumnus Andrew Konya, '10, graduated from ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ with a degree in physics and started chiseling away at what is now his company, Remesh, in 2013. Remesh, has gone on to receive to continue expanding and creating solutions.

CPM Awards Four Student Scholarships in Spirit of Canceled Alumni Reunion Weekend Events
Throughout the summer, the College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM) raised scholarship dollars in the spirit of Alumni Reunion Weekend that culminated in the announcement of this year’s four scholarship award winners.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Student Winning Battle Against Cancer Thanks to New Treatment
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ psychology major Tanner Noble has been struggling with cancer for five of his last six years, but things changed dramatically for him with the approved use of a new treatment for teenagers and adults.

Join Us for Homecoming 2020 and Parents and Families Appreciation Week
Now that the fall semester at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ is in full force, we are excited to announce that two of our most anticipated traditions will be held during the month of October. (Photo from Homecoming 2019)

Downtown Discovery Days Wants Mask-Wearing Students
In partnership with ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, Main Street Kent invites mask-wearing ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ students to visit downtown Kent businesses for a chance to win great prizes.