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A staffer among the blooming trees

With so many areas of campus in bloom, it's easy to find a beautiful place to sit and take it all in.

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Student designers and models stand with Linda Ohrn-McDaniel (center left), professor at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's School of Fashion, and Hollie Strano (center right) of WKYC-TV.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s School of Fashion previewed some of the designs created by its senior students for the 2023 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Fashion Show. The student designers and their models showcased what attendees of this year’s fashion show will see walking down the runway.

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Pitch and Ponder Showcase 2023

The DI Hub hosted a unique showcase for Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s student entrepreneurs.

The May 4 Memorial on the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Campus.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies was created as a living memorial to the four students killed on May 4, 1970. 

As the university prepares to mark the 53rd anniversary of the shootings, the school’s director says honoring the legacy of May 4 is still key to the school’s identity and mission. 

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Randale L. Richmond, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ director of Athletics, said Black History Month serves as a source of inspiration for he and his family.

Randale L. Richmond will lead Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Athletics through July 1, 2028, as vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics, in accordance with a contract amendment announced by Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University President Todd Diacon.

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Vocal Majority Exhibit

To better understand the events that transpired at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University on May 4, 1970, we must also understand the national tension and climate leading up to that day. A graduate student and two design students have demonstrated the context of May 4 in a stunning, creative visual exhibit.

A photo of Michael Christoff standing in front of a river

Alumnus Michael Christoff is bringing balance and perspective to the field of architecture. With over 17 years of practice under his belt, Christoff’s community-focused perspective has earned him coveted spots on Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 40 under 40 list, Inside Business Magazine’s Northeast Ohio 25 under 35 Movers & Shakers and the Cleveland Bridge Builders. But, he’s not done making a mark on Cleveland or the architecture industry as a whole.

Visiting May through Augmented Reality

It may be hard to imagine what the Kent campus looked like 53 years ago. With the May 4 Augmented Reality Experience, students and community members can be transported into the past to experience historical flashbacks and engage with Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s previous generations.

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AIGA Beaux Arts Ball 2023

Earlier this month, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ architecture students attended a black-tie, costume ball.

Lawrence Fung, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University, spoke at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University on Friday, April 21.

Lawrence Fung, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University, spoke at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University on Friday, April 21, for the inaugural Neurodiversity Research Initiative Invited Lectureship, sponsored by the new Neurodiversity Research Initiative.