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HELPING HANDS

�鶹��ѡ’s Class of 2025 form a K on campus.

�鶹��ѡWelcomes Freshman Class Boasting All-Time High GPA, More Underserved Students

Sep 15, 2021

�鶹��ѡ’s Class of 2025 arrives with a strong record of classroom success, boasting an all-time high GPA of 3.5. These newest Golden Flashes arrive 3,982 strong, an increase of more than 4% from a year ago.

�鶹��ѡHolds Second Annual Flashes Fighting Hunger Contactless Food Drive

Aug 23, 2021

�鶹��ѡ’s Flashes Fighting Hunger Contactless Food Drive will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 25, from 1-4 p.m. at the intersection of Lincoln Street and Hilltop Drive. The collection station will be located on Hilltop Drive in front of Cartwright Hall.
�鶹��ѡCelebrates Its Newest Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies on Aug. 21

Aug 18, 2021

The �鶹��ѡ alumni family grew by nearly 1,300 new graduates as the university held its summer commencement. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2021 were recognized with in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies and a virtual commencement ceremony for all colleges and degrees on Aug. 21.
�鶹��ѡAnnounces Full Attendance for 2021 Fall Sports Season

Jul 12, 2021

�鶹��ѡ Athletics has announced all sports facilities, including Dix Stadium, the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center) and Murphy-Mellis Field, will be at full capacity for the fall 2021 sport season.
Hope Springs Through Verse: Global Vaccine Poem Has Grown to More Than 1,700 Stanzas Worldwide, Gains Attention of Ohio Governor

May 17, 2021

The Global Vaccine Poem, launched in early April by �鶹��ѡ’s Wick Poetry Center and the University of Arizona’s Poetry Center, has grown to more than 1,700 stanzas submitted by people in all 50 states and 89 countries.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, at his May 17 news briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic, shared a video about the project to encourage all Ohioans to submit a stanza.

�鶹��ѡ, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic

May 11, 2021

�鶹��ѡ initiated the Blue, Gold and Grateful program with Main Street Kent to show appreciation to faculty and staff and support participating downtown businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
�鶹��ѡCelebrates Its Spring 2021 Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies

May 05, 2021

Students wearing graduation caps and gowns will once again grace the campus as �鶹��ѡ celebrates its newest graduates and marks the return of in-person commencement ceremonies for the first time since December 2019.
�鶹��ѡAlumna Provides COVID-19 Vaccine Tips to Pittsburgh

Apr 06, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines are becoming more available across the country, but many are still struggling to obtain a vaccine or are unsure about getting the vaccine. One Golden Flash has made it her mission to get Pittsburgh vaccinated. And with more than 40,000 members of her Facebook group, she’s on her way. �鶹��ѡalumna Leighann Bacher created a Facebook group to share COVID-19 vaccine information and tips with Pittsburgh citizens after attempting to secure vaccines for her family members.