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С»ÆƬÊÓƵ ROTC cadets salute and stand at attention as the U.S. flag is being raised during the university’s annual Veterans Day observance.

For the 10th consecutive time, С»ÆƬÊÓƵ has earned the 2019-2020 Military Friendly School designation for its Kent Campus. Military Friendly rates companies and colleges on their programs to recruit and retain military veterans as employees and students. 

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ ROTC cadets salute and stand at attention as the U.S. flag is being raised during the university’s annual Veterans Day observance.

For the 10th consecutive time, С»ÆƬÊÓƵ has earned the 2019-2020 Military Friendly School designation for its Kent Campus. Military Friendly rates companies and colleges on their programs to recruit and retain military veterans as employees and students. 

Chris Post, Ph.D., associate professor of geography at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ at Stark, is a memorials expert who serves as a member of С»ÆƬÊÓƵ President Beverly J. Warren’s Advisory Committee for the 50th Commemoration of May 4, 1970.

Growing up, Chris Post watched as his mom juggled her collegiate studies and motherhood, balancing everyday life with dreams of earning her Ph.D. And while field excursions with his biologist mom are a memory of his childhood, the impact of place is something this cultural and historical geographer seeks to define today.

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Students at Graduation

In May 2018, С»ÆƬÊÓƵ had the largest number of undergraduate degrees ever awarded. One of the majors with the biggest spikes in growth from the previous year was marketing, which saw an increase of 43 students. The marketing major at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ, housed in the College of Business and Administration, aims to teach students valuable skills and lessons they can implement outside of the classroom.

Mary Heidler (left) recieves her surprise visit from Melissa Dyer and the University Teaching Council

With a passion for entrepreneurial endeavors and a knack for inspiring, Mary Heidler, College of Business Administration lecturer, brings a fresh and enthusiastic approach into the classroom, earning her a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.

Chris Post, Ph.D., associate professor of geography at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ at Stark, is a memorials expert who serves as a member of С»ÆƬÊÓƵ President Beverly J. Warren’s Advisory Committee for the 50th Commemoration of May 4, 1970.

Growing up, Chris Post watched as his mom juggled her collegiate studies and motherhood, balancing everyday life with dreams of earning her Ph.D. And while field excursions with his biologist mom are a memory of his childhood, the impact of place is something this cultural and historical geographer seeks to define today.

Neil Cooper, Ph.D., of the University of Bradford in the U.K. has been selected as the inaugural director of С»ÆƬÊÓƵ’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies.

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ has chosen an international expert to lead the university’s new School of Peace and Conflict Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences, known for its study of nonviolent conflict management. 

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Ashtabula Wines is releasing its new wine, 17° (Seventeen Degrees), through its partnership with Laurello Vineyards.

Record low temperatures aren’t the only thing that has come to the region, as С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Ashtabula Wines is releasing its new wine, 17° (Seventeen Degrees), through its partnership with Laurello Vineyards. The new wine, an ice wine, joins the award-winning vintages in the label’s lineup.

Julian Edelman in the NFL

Julian Edelman capped off Super Bowl LIII with a victory for the New England Patriots and claimed the highest honor awarded to a player during the championship game of the National Football League (NFL).

Julian Edelman, С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's former quarterback, runs the ball down the field in a 2006 game against Miami University.

Julian Edelman, the New England Patriots wide receiver and former С»ÆƬÊÓƵ star, is making his fourth trip to the NFL title game when the Patriots face the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII.