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Dear ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Students,
We hope you are having a healthy and productive summer as you begin to prepare for the upcoming academic year. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new normal for the university, and we continue to make appropriate provisions for a safe academic year.
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A panel of distinguished ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Faculty discussed what to expect with the safety conditions in place for face-to-face learning and how students can succeed regardless of how their classes are delivered.
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Aidan Taylor, a senior who is seeking a double major in Digital Media Production and Pan African Studies, encourages the campus community to examine the United States' long history of racism and its impact on the future of our country.
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What is COVID-19?
Experts from ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s College of Public Health answer your COVID-19 questions.
As the fall semester begins and we welcome students, faculty and staff back to all ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ campuses and locations, we know you may have questions and…
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The ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ alumni family will grow by nearly 1,300 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2020 will be recognized with a virtual commencement recognition ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 15.
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,
We're just one week away from move in, Golden Flashes! To count down your return to campus, let's review one Flashes Safe Seven principle each week.
Faculty members from ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ will take part in two town hall meetings this week leading up to the beginning of the fall semester. The first meeting is provided for parents and students and will focus on the fall learning environment; the second meeting is offered…
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ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ has conferred an honorary Doctor of Science degree on alumnus Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., a world-renowned neuroscientist.
Dear ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Students,
We hope you are filled with anticipation as late summer paves the way for the fall semester. We are busy preparing fun and engaging activities to kick off an unforgettable and unprecedented academic year.
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ President Todd Diacon…