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Provost Leadership Academy Produces Ideas for Improving Life at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹
First-year students in the Provost Leadership Academy are asked to look at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ through a critical lens, with an eye toward how they would change or improve some aspect of university life. Here are some of the ideas being considered.

First-Year Student Finds Her Path Through Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Exploratory Program
When Alex Newnes arrived at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University this fall, she wasn't sure what career path she wanted to pursue. But unlike many undecided students, Newnes saw this uncertainty not as a drawback, but as an opportunity – one that led her specifically to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Exploratory program.

IN A FLASH: I Am First Week
"I Am First Week" at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University honors the challenges and accomplishments of first-generation students.

Meet Anthony Claytor, the First I PROMISE Program Scholar to Graduate From Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹
In 2020, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ would cover four years of tuition costs and one year of room and board. Now, for the LeBron James Family Foundation’s first I PROMISE class, the hard work these students had put in since third grade is paying off.

'Practice What We Preach!' Pringle Focused as 'Student Warrior' Dedicated to Removing Obstacles
Spend five minutes with Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., and you'll quickly be convinced of her unwavering drive for student success.

Leader's Fight With Imposter Syndrome Continues Even After Success
First-generation graduate reflects on obstacles, successes as his leadership journey comes full circle.

Honors College Students Utilize the Academic Success Center

IN A FLASH: A Community of Explorers
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s University College helps students decide on the degree program — and career path — that's right for them.

Team LeBron Will Play for Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s I Promise Scholars in 2022 NBA All-Star Game
Team LeBron will be playing for Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s I Promise Scholars, a program that provides higher education opportunities for underserved students in Northeast Ohio.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Reaches Record Graduation Rate, Boasting Highest Graduation Rate in Northern Ohio
Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s current graduation rate is the highest among public universities in Northeast Ohio and fifth highest among all of Ohio’s public universities, behind Ohio State, Miami, the University of Cincinnati and Ohio University. In northern Ohio, the graduation rates of other public universities range from 40 to 55 percent.