Student Life
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Community Called to Serve as Poll Workers for May 5 Election
With Ohio's May 5 election approaching, the Portage County Board of Elections is facing a significant shortfall of poll workers, and a ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ emerita professor is calling on the university community to step up and fill the gap.
Students Find Their Place to Thrive at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ
Being a new student at a university can be a huge transition for some. Finding their "fit" and a sense of belonging can be essential to their academic and personal success. Knowing this, ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ's student organizations, activities, events and recreational services offer students opportunities to de-stress, connect, build networks and find friends for life.
'Studying Is Fun’ – Brothers Spend Spring Break Hitting the Books as Medical College Admission Test Looms
While many students spent the spring break traveling or having fun in the sun, twin brothers Ray and Will Maynard spent the week studying.
IN A FLASH: The Fog of Midterms
Foggy days on campus are a sign that warmer temperatures and springtime weather are on the way.
Success Continues for ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Groundbreaking Student Life Study
Nearly 10% of all ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ undergraduates are participating in the groundbreaking ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Student Life Study, providing the university with concrete information about what it’s like to be a modern-day college student.
Flash Focus: Tatiana Placer
Meet Tatiana Placer, a graduate student pursuing her master’s in architecture and design at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ. Placer was born in Germany on a U.S. military base and was raised mostly in Orlando, Florida. Growing up in a Puerto Rican household, her upbringing was deeply rooted in the Puerto Rican diaspora.
Career Fair Brings Employers, Opportunities, Wisdom to ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Career Exploration and Development fair connects students with leaders from Disney, Rock Entertainment and more, who share words of wisdom for students.
Flash Focus: Lettie Friona
Meet Lettie Friona, a senior integrated social studies major with a concentration in history and minors in classics and mild to moderate special education from Steubenville, Ohio, whose leadership positions have helped shape her experience at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ.
Overcoming Grief and Injury to Fuel a Stronger Performance
Delrecco Gillespie, senior professional studies major and member of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s men's basketball team, was recently featured in a recent NCAA article that detailed how setbacks like injury and grief fueled Gillespie’s drive to play as if it were his last chance to be on the court.
Academics and Support Foster Student Business Innovation
For many ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ students, college is about more than just getting a degree. It is about building something meaningful to take with them beyond graduation. Sometimes it’s a well of knowledge; sometimes it’s their first stream of revenue. Student entrepreneurs across campus are turning ideas into income. This is the story of five ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ student entrepreneurs.
