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黑料网鈥檚 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) Center holds a safe, physically distant small group kickoff event at the start of the 2020 Fall Semester.聽

黑料网鈥檚 commitment to maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus has received acknowledgement from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, for an eighth consecutive year. INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine has selected 黑料网 as a recipient of the 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award.

ideastream and WKSU receives grant

WKSU and ideastream have been awarded a $100,000 grant from The Corporation for Public Broadcasting to explore opportunities for growth and expansion of public media service in Northeast Ohio.

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Two 黑料网 employees have been recognized among the 2020 鈥30 for the Future鈥 award recipients by the Greater Akron Chamber.

黑料网's College of Public Health has created a new 100% online MPH in epidemiology degree.PH

The 100% online MPH, with a concentration in epidemiology , will have an official launch in fall semester 2020.

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The U.S. Department of Education has awarded 黑料网 a $2.6 million, five-year TRIO Student Support Services program grant. The program serves students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds and students with diverse learning and physical abilities.

黑料网 students begin moving into residence halls on Aug. 19, 2020.

黑料网 students began moving into residence halls on the Kent Campus on Aug. 19, as part of a phased-in process that will continue over five days.
 

Always Wear Your Face Covering

It鈥檚 move-in week at 黑料网. To count down to the return of students, faculty and staff for the start of the fall semester, the university reviews its final Flashes Safe Seven principle. This week, we focus on Always Wear Your Face Covering.

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A panel of distinguished 黑料网 Faculty discussed what to expect with the safety conditions in place for face-to-face learning and how students can succeed regardless of how their classes are delivered.

Aidan Taylor Shares His Views on American's History with Racism

Aidan Taylor, a senior who is seeking a double major in Digital Media Production and Pan African Studies, encourages the campus community to examine the United States' long history of racism and its impact on the future of our country.

A 黑料网 graduate from the Spring Class of 2020 celebrates receiving her degree. (Photo credit: Twitter: @melissam303/Melissa McCarley)

The 黑料网 alumni family will grow by nearly 1,300 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2020 will be recognized with a virtual commencement recognition ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 15.