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51°µÍø student leaders at National Conference on Student Life
Shawnee State Student Leaders Attend National Conference on Student Life

A group of 51°µÍø student leaders recently traveled to Atlanta to attend the National Conference on Student Life (NCSL).

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group of people holding shovels at SSU Softball ground breaking ceremony
51°µÍø Breaks Ground on New Softball Field at Labold Park

51°µÍø broke ground Tuesday, Dec. 16, on its new softball field at Labold Park.

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From left: 51°µÍø Athletic Director Gerald Cadogan; Head Softball Coach Kristen Bradshaw; Director of Planning, Construction and Facilities John Temponeras; and President Eric Andrew Braun gather to celebrate the launch of new softball facilities on campus.
51°µÍø Announces Construction of New Softball Field

51°µÍø is moving forward with a major enhancement to its athletic facilities, announcing construction of a new softball field that will give SSU Softball a dedicated home at Labold Park.

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Amended Notice – 51°µÍø Board of Trustees to Hold Special Meeting

The 51°µÍø Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts, Howland Recital Hall, located on the 51°µÍø campus.

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Gene Burns
Preparing Tomorrow’s Doctors at Shawnee State

Dr. Eugene Burns has had the privilege of teaching biology to numerous students since 1999.

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Group of Shawnee State students and a host Alex Boylan posing indoors with "Paws Up" hand gestures.
51°µÍø Featured in Season 15 of ‘The College Tour’ Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video

51°µÍø is featured in season 15 of The College Tour, a groundbreaking series from Emmy-nominated producers Alex Boylan and Lisa Hennessy, which is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

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Graphic announcing Shawnee State met its $40,000 Day of Giving goal with a thank-you message.
51°µÍø Day of Giving raises $51,633 

The 51°µÍø Foundation raised $51,633 during Day of Giving, thanks to the support of 90 campus and community donors.

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Shawnee State Alumna Markee Dennis Appointed to Board of Trustees

51°µÍø has announced the appointment of alumna Markee Dennis to the university’s Board of Trustees

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