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Division of Institutional Advancement

Sarah Shendy, ’06, Director, Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment

Alumna Sarah Shendy, ’06, Named First Director of Ohio Office of Law Enforcement and Recruitment

Sarah Shendy, ’06, has been appointment as the first Director, Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. Had it not been for ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø, she may have never gone into law enforcement.

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Alumni

Graphic for ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Alumni Awards

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Announces 2020 Alumni Award Recipients

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø is proud to announce its 2020 Alumni Award recipients. Recipients are chosen based on their exceptional contributions in their chosen profession, in their communities and at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø. Sponsored by the alumni association, the Alumni Awards are the university’s most prestigious honors given to alumni.

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Wayne Dawson, WJW Fox 8 anchor and ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø graduate in the class of '79.

Opinion: In the Midst of a National Nightmare There Is a Glimmer of Hope

George Floyd's death focused light on what had been America’s ugly secret, the killing of black men by law enforcement officers at a rate far greater than any other race. Wayne Dawson, WJW Fox 8 anchor and ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø alumnus, offers his take on what's at stake for America.

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Rami Daud and Nathaniel Bailey, photographers with University Communications and Marketing, smile after receiving their Silver ADDY Awards. (Photo credit: Smithberger Photography)

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Professionals and Students Recognized at 2020 Akron ADDY Awards

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø brought home the gold after this year’s Akron ADDY Awards, with both professionals and students being recognized for their work. The ADDYs, put on by the Akron Chapter of the American Advertising Federation, celebrate the area’s best creative work in advertising.

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¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Today

Members of ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's Undergraduate Student Government Painted "Flashes Take Care of Flashes" on the Rock on Front Campus.

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Emergency Grant Fund Helps Students With Basic Needs

The ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Emergency Grant Fund is helping students meet financial challenges.

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Members of ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’s Undergraduate Student Government painted “Flashes Take Care of Flashes†on the Rock on Front Campus. (Photo credit: Lauren Novick, Tierra Moore and Kaelee Dingey)

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø announced the creation of the Pay It Flash Forward Emergency Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Members of ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’s Undergraduate Student Government painted “Flashes Take Care of Flashes†on the Rock on Front Campus. (Photo credit: Lauren Novick, Tierra Moore and Kaelee Dingey)

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø announced the creation of the Pay It Flash Forward Emergency Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Alumni

Members of ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’s Undergraduate Student Government painted “Flashes Take Care of Flashes†on the Rock on Front Campus. (Photo credit: Lauren Novick, Tierra Moore and Kaelee Dingey)

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø announced the creation of the ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Emergency Grant Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’s Giving Tuesday raised more than $1.6 million to support student success, keeping ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø students on track to their ultimate goal of obtaining their degree.

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’s Giving Tuesday Breaks Records for Third Consecutive Year

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’s Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous year’s record of $1.03 million. Supporters were able to choose from more than 40 featured giving options throughout the ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø system, including student scholarships, educational programs, athletic teams and more. 

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Alumni

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’s Giving Tuesday raised more than $1.6 million to support student success, keeping ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø students on track to their ultimate goal of obtaining their degree.

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’s Giving Tuesday Breaks Records for Third Consecutive Year

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’s Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous year’s record of $1.03 million. 

Tags: University News, Giving Tuesday, Division of Institutional Advancement, Institutional Advancement, news, Success Story

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