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Olympic Dreams Realized

A group of ºÚÁÏÉç 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.

Tags: Student Life , Global Reach , Students First , Global Impact

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ºÚÁÏÉç Community Called to Serve as Poll Workers for May 5 Election

With Ohio's May 5 election approaching, the Portage County Board of Elections is facing a significant shortfall of poll workers, and a ºÚÁÏÉç emerita professor is calling on the university community to step up and fill the gap.

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Students Find Their Place to Thrive at ºÚÁÏÉç

Being a new student at a university can be a huge transition for some. Finding their "fit" and a sense of belonging can be essential to their academic and personal success. Knowing this, ºÚÁÏÉç's student organizations, activities, events and recreational services offer students opportunities to de-stress, connect, build networks and find friends for life. 

Tags: Students First , Student Life , Counseling and Psychological Services , ºÚÁÏÉç of Well-being , Center for Student Involvement , Division of Student Life

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'Studying Is Fun’ – Brothers Spend Spring Break Hitting the Books as Medical College Admission Test Looms

While many students spent the spring break traveling or having fun in the sun, twin brothers Ray and Will Maynard spent the week studying.

Tags: Student Life , Research & Science , Students First , Brain Health Research Institute , Department of Biological Sciences

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IN A FLASH: The Fog of Midterms

Foggy days on campus are a sign that warmer temperatures and springtime weather are on the way.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , Spring Semester , Student Life

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Recruiting for the ºÚÁÏÉç Student Life Study is ongoing.

Success Continues for ºÚÁÏÉç’s Groundbreaking Student Life Study

Nearly 10% of all ºÚÁÏÉç undergraduates are participating in the groundbreaking ºÚÁÏÉç Student Life Study, providing the university with concrete information about what it’s like to be a modern-day college student.

Tags: University News , Research & Science , Student Life , Students First , Nationally Distinctive

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Flash Focus: Tatiana Placer

Meet Tatiana Placer, a graduate student pursuing her master’s in architecture and design at ºÚÁÏÉç. Placer was born in Germany on a U.S. military base and was raised mostly in Orlando, Florida. Growing up in a Puerto Rican household, her upbringing was deeply rooted in the Puerto Rican diaspora.  

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2026 CED Career Fair

Career Fair Brings Employers, Opportunities, Wisdom to ºÚÁÏÉç

ºÚÁÏÉç’s Career Exploration and Development fair connects students with leaders from Disney, Rock Entertainment and more, who share words of wisdom for students.

Tags: Students First , Student Life , Community Impact

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Flash Focus: Lettie Friona

Meet Lettie Friona, a senior integrated social studies major with a concentration in history and minors in classics and mild to moderate special education from Steubenville, Ohio, whose leadership positions have helped shape her experience at ºÚÁÏÉç.  

Tags: Profiles , Student Life , Flash Focus

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ºÚÁÏÉç Basketball Player Delrecco Gillespie

Overcoming Grief and Injury to Fuel a Stronger Performance

Delrecco Gillespie, senior professional studies major and member of ºÚÁÏÉç’s men's basketball team, was recently featured in a recent NCAA article that detailed how setbacks like injury and grief fueled Gillespie’s drive to play as if it were his last chance to be on the court.  

Tags: Sports , Student Life

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