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Yanhai Du (center), ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ assistant professor in the College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology, teaches students about fuel cell technology.

The Future of Fuel Cells

The basic concept of a fuel cell is simple – it converts chemical energy into electricity. To hear ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Assistant Professor Yanhai Du, Ph.D., in the College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology tell it, however, the impact of modern and emerging fuel cell technol…

Tags: College of Aeronautics & Engineering , Research , Success Story , Division of Research and Sponsored Programs , College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology

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Vivian Feke, a recent graduate of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, is the winner of the 2016 Student Edward R. Murrow Overall Excellence Award for video. The award recognizes outstanding work by student journalists. (Photo credit: Gary Hanson)

2016 Journalism Grad Wins Student Murrow Award for Video Excellence

Vivian Feke, a recent graduate of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ who studied broadcast journalism in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, is the winner of the 2016 Student Edward R. Murrow Overall Excellence Award for video. 

Tags: School of Journalism and Mass Communication , college of communication and information , Awards and Honors , Student Success , Success Story , University News

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Dr. Lawrence Osher (far left), professor of podiatric medicine, reviews X-rays with some first-year students in the Amerigel Radiology Lab on the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ College of Podiatric Medicine campus.

Scholar Makes Contributions to Podiatric Medicine Education

Scholar of the Month Lawrence Osher Professor College of Podiatric Medicine 1982-present An accomplished doctor and academic, a highly regarded colleague and educator, the June 2016 Scholar of the Month is Dr. Lawrence Osher of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s College of Podiatric Medicine, a decision…

Tags: Research , College of Podiatric Medicine , Scholar of the Month , Success Story

Kent Campus

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ baseball player Eric Lauer has been named the Louisville Slugger NCAA Division I Player of the Year by Collegiate Baseball newspaper. He also has earned First Team All-America and Academic All-America honors.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Tradition of Athletic Success Continues

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s tradition of athletic success was on full display in early June, earning a national player of the year, a national assistant coach of the year and an honor for excellence throughout its 10 women’s sports. ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ baseball pitcher Eric Lauer earned two significant awards a…

Tags: Department of Intercollegiate Athletics , Awards and Honors , Student Success , Success Story , University News

Kent Campus

Flash, the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ mascot, helps cut the ribbon during the grand opening of the new Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Holds Grand Opening for Its New Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ celebrated the grand opening of its new Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, located at 350 S. Lincoln St. in Kent, Ohio, on June 3. The event, was free and open to the public. The building houses nearly 100 employees from its Division of Institutional Ad…

Tags: Division of Institutional Advancement , Alumni Association , ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Foundation , Foundations of Excellence , Success Story

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Six members of the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ softball team are honored prior to the game against the University of Akron. The student-athletes are part of the university’s graduating Class of 2016.

64 Golden Flashes Receive Diplomas in Spring 2016

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Athletes Shatter Record for Highest GPA in Program History The 2016 ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Golden Flashes have shattered the record for the highest annual grade point average (GPA) in program history. They also broke the record for the most students with a perfect 4.0.  Collecti…

Tags: Department of Intercollegiate Athletics , Commencement , Spring Commencement , Student Success , Success Story

Kent Campus

Members of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Division of Student Affairs and Department of Public Safety pose for a photo with ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ student Josh Paulin and his mother (fourth and fifth from left) during the presentation of the Public Safety Citizen’s Award.

Eagle Scout Training Helps ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Student Save a Life

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ freshman Josh Paulin is not only a good student, but an exemplary citizen. On March 13, 2016, Paulin saved a man’s life, and now ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Department of Public Safety is honoring Paulin for his heroic acts.     It all started while he was waiting at…

Tags: Division of Student Life , Department of Public Safety , Student Success , Success Story , University News

Kent Campus

New ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ graduates pose with family members outside the MAC Center following a Spring 2016 commencement ceremony.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Holds Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 13, 14 and 20

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ held its Spring 2016 Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center. The final ceremony will be held Friday, May 20, at Cartwright Hall. ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ will confer 4,210 degre…

Tags: Commencement , Spring Commencement , Office of the Provost , Student Success , Success Story

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A ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ student gives a kiss to one of the therapy dogs during the Stress-Free Zone event in the library.

Library Provides Stress-Free Zone for Finals Week

The Stress-Free Zone returns to the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Library on Monday, May 9, and Tuesday, May 10, from 3 - 5 p.m. to give students a break from studying for finals. The much-loved Dogs on Campus Pet Therapy Program® will be back once again, and snacks and beverages will be provided. Karen …

Tags: University Libraries , Success Story , Student Life

Kent Campus

John Crawford-Spinelli, dean of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s College of the Arts, addresses a large gathering of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ students, employees, alumni and donors during the grand opening celebration of the new Center for the Visual Arts.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Celebrates Grand Opening of New Center for the Visual Arts

The Center for the Visual Arts, the new home of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s School of Art, celebrated its grand opening on May 6. The festivities began with a short program, immediately followed by building tours, live entertainment, student exhibitions and refreshments. Concluding the grand opening …

Tags: School of Art , College of the Arts , Foundations of Excellence , Success Story

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