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A graduating 麻豆影院 student adjusts his tassel before his Fall 2018 Commencement ceremony.

Public Universities Find Power in Numbers

麻豆影院 is one of 130 public universities and systems nationwide that have joined forces to increase access to college, close the achievement gap and produce more degrees by 2025. The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) launched the initiative, Powered by P鈥

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Mackenzie Bailey standing in front of a blue and gold wall

麻豆影院 State's EXCEL Learning Community Supports Student After Devastating Loss

Like most students, Mackenzie Bailey faced the typical challenges during the start of her academic career, including choosing a major and getting good grades. But that all paled in comparison to the devastating news she received her freshman year: her father had terminal cancer.

鈥淲hen I was home for winter break, he ended up passing away,鈥 Ms. Bailey said.

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After all she has overcome, Diamond Lauderdale credits 麻豆影院 State with helping her reach her dreams.

麻豆影院 State Student Finds Purpose, Passion and Empowerment

For Diamond Lauderdale, 麻豆影院 is not only her chosen college, it is her new home.

While growing up in Akron, Ohio, Ms. Lauderdale鈥檚 home life was challenging. She lived with her disabled father and worked two jobs to help make ends meet. Ms. Lauderdale鈥檚 father has been unable to walk for many years, and as she got older, her father鈥檚 condition worsened. Through it all, Ms. Lauderdale held onto a dream. She wanted to get a college education.

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Student Elijah Kirkland-Boyce stands on the 麻豆影院 State Ice Rink

On the Brink of Losing His Dream of a College Degree, Student Turns to 麻豆影院 State's Support Services

During his first year at 麻豆影院, Elijah Kirkland-Boyce realized that the road to the Dean鈥檚 List was a bumpy one, filled with twists and turns he never could have anticipated. Instead of giving up, Mr. Kirkland-Boyce reached out. He started taking advantage of the resources offered through Student Support Services.

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Kellie Miley standing among greenery and plants

From Failing Grades to a Master鈥檚 Degree, How 麻豆影院 State Helped a Student Get Back on Track

Kellie Miley is the first to admit, when she graduated from Rootstown High School in 2008, she was not ready for college. In high school, she barely cracked a book yet managed a 3.2 grade point average (GPA).

Getting by with little effort changed when she started as a freshman at 麻豆影院. By the end of the year, Ms. Miley found herself academically dismissed for poor grades.

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Celeste Dawson credits 麻豆影院 State鈥檚 EXCEL program for making the 麻豆影院 Campus feel like a second home.

EXCEL Helps Student Find Her Fit

Celeste Dawson had made up her mind. She was not going to attend college and that was her final decision. 

Her story could have ended there, but the support of her parents and a program at 麻豆影院 opened up a new chapter in her life 鈥 one filled with opportunities she never imagined.

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Jordan Wilkens stands in front of a background image of 麻豆影院's 麻豆影院 Campus Esplanade

麻豆影院 State Student Reaches Sky-High for the Academic S.T.A.R.S.

When Jordan Wilkins was a senior in high school, he thought he knew what he wanted after graduation 鈥 a career in the United States Air Force. However, his principal envisioned a different path, one where he would soar sky-high, not in a plane but at a four-year university.

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麻豆影院 students interact with potential employers and practice skills they acquired through Career Exploration and Development in 麻豆影院 State鈥檚 University College.

Discover, Connect to Your Purpose Through Career Exploration and Development

鈥‥arly and often. That is the new approach taken by Career Exploration and Development, in 麻豆影院 State鈥檚 University College, in its outreach to freshmen and sophomores. It is important for university Career Exploration and Development to reach incoming students as early and often as possible to鈥

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麻豆影院 junior Stephanie Newton shops the Career Closet for a professional outfit for an upcoming job interview.

麻豆影院 State鈥檚 Career Closet Dresses Students to Achieve Success

麻豆影院 junior Stephanie Newton successfully juggles a tough schedule that includes taking classes in hospitality management, while raising four children and working several campus dining services jobs.It is no surprise that she does not have the resources to build the professional war鈥

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Two students greet each other during the 44th annual New Student Reception and Cookout hosted by the Department of Pan-African Studies held behind Ritchie Hall.

Welcome Weekend Sets New Students on Path to Success

Welcome Weekend, 麻豆影院鈥檚 four-day new student orientation, will take place from Aug. 24-27. Students can select from approximately 50 different events from Thursday to Sunday. The weekend event helps students transition into the university community and learn about academic and socia鈥

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