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Fork in the Road Food Truck

IN A FLASH: Fork In The Road Wednesdays are Here!

University Culinary Services' Fork in the Road food truck is returning to Risman Plaza for lunch on Wednesdays, from June 12-Aug. 7. 

Tags: Risman Plaza, Student Life, University Culinary Services, Fork in the Road!, Community Impact, Community & Society, University News, Summer

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The Gwangju Uprising memorial mural in Gwangju, South Korea

Keeping the Memory of May 4 Alive

A group of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø professors recently returned from a visit to the commemoration of the Gwangju Uprising at Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, feeling inspired for the meaningful connections they made to the May 4, 1970, shootings at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

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Scene from "Everybody"

IN A FLASH: ‘Everybody’s’ Journeys

51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s School of Theatre and Dance closed its spring performance season with its production of “Everybody.â€

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51³Ô¹ÏÍø at Akron Pride 2023

Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond

51³Ô¹ÏÍø's LGBTQ+ Center is celebrating Pride Month by boosting activities statewide, collaborating with local events, hosting a walking group and planning for a fabulous Fall Semester. 

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Trumbull Veterinary Technology students

IN A FLASH: Helping Creatures Great and Small

The Veterinary Technology Program offered at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Trumbull and Tuscarawas campuses prepares program graduates for successful careers in veterinary practices, animal hospitals and farms of all sizes.

Tags: Research & Science, Health care, Veterinary Technology, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø at Trumbull, Tuscarawas Campus, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive, Community & Society

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51³Ô¹ÏÍø won the food waste category in the Campus Race to Zero Waste national competition.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Places First in National Sustainability Competition

51³Ô¹ÏÍø earned first-place honors in the annual Campus Race to Zero Waste, a nationwide college campus recycling competition.

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

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51³Ô¹ÏÍø Graduate Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing

Refugee Overcomes Obstacles to Graduate and Inspire Community

As a young refugee, Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing, a recent 51³Ô¹ÏÍø graduate, has not only overcome significant challenges during her time in the United States, but she’s also helping others in similar circumstances.

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1st Lt. Ashley White

Nation Remembers Trailblazing Alumna Who Opened Doors for Women in the Military

51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumna 1st Lt. Ashley White has left behind a far-reaching legacy for her trailblazing military service.

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College of Podiatric Medicine Spring 2024 Commencement

IN A FLASH: Putting Their Best Foot Forward


Ready to serve the community from the ground up, 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s College of Podiatric Medicine welcomed 88 new graduates in its spring Class of 2024.

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Police Academy now in Twinsburg

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Opens New Police Academy in Twinsburg

51³Ô¹ÏÍø hopes to address the police officer shortage by expanding its police academy to Twinsburg, Ohio, this fall. 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact

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