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McGruder collage

ѿappUniversity students of the School of Media and Journalism are not afraid to use their platforms to document current issues of diversity at the university and beyond - and their work is gaining attention.

A woman places a flower through the bullet hole left in a sculpture on the ѿappUniversity campus.

ѿappUniversity invites educators of students in grades 6-12 to apply by March 1 for its 2021 Landmarks of American History and Culture workshop, “Making Meaning of May 4: The 1970 ѿappShootings in U.S. History,” which has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom.

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Student pose for a picture at Lavender Graduation.

In a month synonymous with cupid, hearts and chocolates, it seems fitting that ѿappUniversity’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) Center is set to celebrate 10 years of love beginning on Valentine’s Day and extending through the end of the year.

Ceremonial Drum

Evgenia Fotiou, assistant professor of anthropology, was recently featured in Yoga Journal for her expertise on indigenous religions, healing practices and cultural appropriation.

Photos of the We the People display in downtown Cuyahoga Falls

ѿappUniversity is merging research with global connections in the Global Understanding Research Initiative (GURI). The recently displayed “We the People” and the upcoming “Import/Export” exhibition provide cultural kaleidoscopes with local and international reflectors.

The U.S. Constitution on a U.S. Flag

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants us five freedoms: the freedom of religion, speech, press, petition and assembly. Each of these freedoms collectively gives us the right to be ourselves – expressing ourselves and enriching the nation through the free exchange of ideas. But there is some confusion among the general public about these rights. So we asked our ѿappexperts.

Cybersecurity Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay

The gap between the number of trained cybersecurity professionals and the number of available positions has increased in the past few years. To help bridge the gap, ѿappUniversity’s College of Applied and Technical Studies will be offering an associate’s degree in cybersecurity starting Fall 2021.

Cybersecurity Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay

The gap between the number of trained cybersecurity professionals and the number of available positions has increased in the past few years. To help bridge the gap, ѿappUniversity’s College of Applied and Technical Studies will be offering an associate degree in cybersecurity starting fall 2021.

Ryan Claassen, Professor of Political Science in the Classroom

Ryan Claassen, professor of political science at Kent State, conducted research during the fall semester finding that American voters think politicians view situations differently depending on party affiliation. Claassen’s research was recently featured in an article from the Record-Courier. 

Solar Panels at ѿappSalem

ѿappUniversity at Salem has made its next steps in the university’s Energy Master Plan by installing sustainable, cost effective solar panels. A recent story by Salem News detailed the project’s importance and the progress made so far by the Salem and East Liverpool campuses.