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As a first generation college student, Kristina worked two jobs to put herself through college. When she received a scholarship, she was able to cut down on her hours and focus on her studies.

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Ursuline College

Associate Professor Dr. Mary Kovach's book, Build a ROCKSTAR Business, became an Amazon bestseller, offering practical exercises for launching businesses, drawing from her extensive academic and corporate experience. Click here to learn more.

Muskingum University

Muskingum University hosted alumni and experts throughout 2024 to share career insights, including talks on genocide, arts, AI, marketing and networking, enriching students' professional understanding. Click here to learn more about these events.

Hiram College

Hiram College Athletics will add women’s lacrosse, women’s bowling, and men’s ice hockey in 2025-26, increasing varsity sports to 26 and expanding student-athlete opportunities. Click here to read the full story.

Denison University

After Kirsten Edwards’ passing, friends published her novel Up On Cedar Mesa and established a $250,000 creative writing scholarship at Denison University in her honor. Click here to read the full story.

John Carroll University

John Carroll University's Boler College emphasizes experiential international education through study trips like Belize, fostering cross-cultural awareness, practical business skills and global exchange opportunities. Click here to learn more.

Kenyon College

Kenyon College honored four staff members for exceptional dedication with Distinguished Service and Spirit Awards, recognizing their contributions, professionalism and commitment to the campus community. Click here to learn more.

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Uniting Tomorrow’s Top Talent with Today’s Top Corporations

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