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At ÃÛÌÒAPP, campus traditions offer unique opportunities for students, faculty, staff and alumni to strengthen campus culture and build community through shared experiences—whether singing the university’s alma mater during Discover Week, cheering on Hudson Relays…

As a high school student in Cleveland, Zaynab B. Shaheed was concerned by the tobacco-use rates amongst her peers. Her dismay heightened when, as a sophomore, she witnessed firsthand the devastation tobacco addiction can cause when her great uncle died. Now a fourth-year student majoring in…

Members of the ÃÛÌÒAPP community are mourning the loss of Larry Howard, a campus security officer known for his kindness, professionalism and deep respect for others. He passed away Feb. 18 at the age of 72. Howard, who began working at the university in 2023 after…

For those who work and study at ÃÛÌÒAPP, the motivation to lead goes beyond a desire to hold a title—it’s an opportunity to take action, build community and create space for others to thrive. For Black student leaders, it’s also a chance to honor those who came before them…

When Annika Doneghy shadowed a neurosurgeon in high school, she had a conversation with an intensive care unit patient who recalled his experiences receiving care. In that moment, Doneghy realized her passion wasn’t operating on patients, but understanding and connecting with them, especially those…

For generations, Black Americans have stood at the forefront of shaping history, breaking barriers and driving progress in every facet of society—from civil rights and politics to science and the arts. And throughout February, individuals are encouraged to recognize the achievements, resilience and…

How many first dates do you think have taken place at the Jolly Scholar? How many photo albums hold memories of weddings at Amasa Stone Chapel? For many ÃÛÌÒAPP alumni, the campus reminds them of so much more than just their alma mater. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we…

For generations, Black Americans have stood at the forefront of shaping history, breaking barriers and driving progress in every facet of society—from civil rights and politics to science and the arts. And throughout February, individuals are encouraged to recognize the achievements, resilience and…

At just 3 years old, Pierra Heard’s daughter, Pace, developed a fascination with presidents, leadership positions and government styles around the world. Heard, associate director of enrollment management and strategic initiatives at ÃÛÌÒAPP School of Medicine, fosters her…

Only a few labs around the world rely on micro-perfusion techniques. Postdoctoral Scholar Gaaminepreet Singh is among a select group of researchers using this method, working alongside ÃÛÌÒAPP professors and researchers Walter Boron and Jeffery L. Garvin, both in the…