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How an International Alumna Designed Her Future at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí

¹ú²úÂ×Àí graduate Luana Johnson highlights how the American Academy partnership and the university's elite design labs provided the professional access needed to launch a global career.

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Student Support Is Tops in the Nation

At ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, student support is a daily practice carried out by hundreds of dedicated professionals across departments, campuses and programs – from the advisors who help first-generation students navigate financial aid deadlines to the staff members who welcome veterans transitioning to campus life.

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Flash Focus: Ayna Tazhiyeva

Meet Ayna Tazhiyeva, a first-year double major in communication studies and international studies, from Turkmenistan, Central Asia.  Combining her studies with a role at University Libraries, Tazhiyeva finds her voice through research and community connection.

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Emma Klein, student-athlete and Honors College member

From Ontario to Kent: Emma Klein's Honors Journey

Originally from Vaughan, Ontario, Emma Klein made the transition to ¹ú²úÂ×Àí not only for academic excellence but also for personal growth and a collegiate sports experience. Now in her sophomore year, she is a part of the Honors College, a member of the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Division I women’s soccer team, and is a member of Phi Delta Epsilon.

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Behind the Scenes of Campus Safety: Stocking Epinephrine

¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s Culinary Services faces the daily challenge of serving more than 20,000 meals to students, staff, and faculty. The increasing number of food allergies further complicates this task.

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New Interest‑Based Theme Communities Prioritize Student Connection

¹ú²úÂ×Àí is preparing to introduce a major shift in its residential experience with the launch of Theme Communities starting in fall 2026. The new model focuses on specific interests or student experiences.

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Tips for Finding and Scoring Scholarships with ScholarshipUniverse

Scholarships remain one of the most powerful ways to make higher education more affordable. They don’t just lighten the financial load; they open doors, expand opportunities and help students focus more on learning and less on financial stress. At ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, students have access to tools that make the search easier and more strategic, especially through ScholarshipUniverse, the university's personalized, scholarship-matching platform.

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University Libraries Launches New ‘Perfectly ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’ App to Streamline Library Resources

¹ú²úÂ×Àí Libraries has gone mobile, so students, staff and faculty can more easily navigate the wide array of assets the library houses from anywhere. University Libraries acquired the app in partnership with OhioLINK and then configured it to make it “perfectly ¹ú²úÂ×Àí."

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IN A FLASH: Do You Bamboo?

¹ú²úÂ×Àí students explored a new dining option on campus as Bamboo had its grand opening in The Hub.

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¹ú²úÂ×Àí students attend a hockey game at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics.

Olympic Dreams Realized

A group of ¹ú²úÂ×Àí students spent their spring break learning in Italy and Greece and attending the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics as part of the Business of the Olympics, an advanced sports administration course.

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