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Five Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Athletic Programs Recognized for Outstanding Academic Performance
Kent Campus
Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s gymnastics program is one of five Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ athletic programs to be recognized by the NCAA with a Public Recognition Award for outstanding academic performance.

Cuyahoga River Helps Grow a Unique Paddling Partnership With Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹
Kent Campus
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students paddle their way down the Cuyahoga River near downtown Kent. Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Department of Recreational Services runs Crooked River Adventures, offering kayak, canoe, paddleboard and tubing trips during the summer months.

Scholar Studies Liquid Crystals
Kent Campus
Michael Fisch (center), assistant professor in Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology, works with students in an X-ray lab in the Science Research Building.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Exercise Science Professor Develops Treatment Bike for Parkinson’s Patients
Kent Campus
Angela Ridgel, Ph.D., an associate professor of exercise science at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University and an avid cyclist, has designed a bicycle specially tailored to Parkinson’s patients.

Destination Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Advising and Registration Program Returns
Kent Campus

Destination Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ has returned! The summer advising and registration program at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University is a one-and-a-half-day experience that includes an overnight stay in a residence hall. Students are encouraged to invite family members and guests to participate in the program.

The students explore important topics, including the differences between high school and college, navigating the university and properly preparing to be a college student. Family members and guests learn about essential tools for a positive college experience, such as financial aid, academic success tips and support skills for being the parent/family member of a college student.

The program concludes on the second day when the students meet one-on-one with an academic advisor to create an academic plan.

This year, advising and registration sessions are being scheduled between June 6 and July 20 with a break the week of July 4.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Partners With Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University and Cleveland Metroparks to Launch Science Learning App
Kent Campus
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Professor Rick Ferdig, Ph.D., lead investigator on a National Science Foundation grant, partnered with the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Cleveland Metroparks to develop a new learning app.

The Glove That Gives Sign Language a Spoken Voice
Kent Campus
Joshua Ishihara created a glove to help communicate with the ASL community.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Biology Professor Looks to Stop Alzheimer’s Before It Starts
Kent Campus
Gemma Casadesus-Smith, Ph.D., (center), an associate biology professor at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, stands in a lab with two graduate students.

The Flying Flashes Reach the Finish Line Early
Kent Campus
Carissa Marion (left) Jalia Manga (right) are the first female pilot team from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ to compete in the Air Race Classic. Follow their progress on Twitter using #NikkiTheTopHawk.

Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Historic Trip to Cuba Coincides With President Obama’s Visit
Kent Campus
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ architecture and urban design students stand near the aging waterfront in Havana, Cuba, in an effort to design plans to help restore it. (Photo credit: Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative)

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