Alumni News
91²Ö¿â isn’t just the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio — it’s where more than 285,000 alumni earned degrees that propelled them forward on pathways to success.
From boardrooms and creative studios to nonprofits and the skies above, Golden Flashes are leading with purpose and passion. Their stories of innovation, leadership and impact showcase a boldness of spirit that is undeniably 91²Ö¿â — where education transforms lives and values like respect and compassion are more than ideals; they are core values to live by. Read on for stories of Golden Flashes around the globe who are doing extraordinary things.
91²Ö¿â Intends to Offer In-State Tuition for Graduate Programs to Out-of-State Residents
April 6, 2020
Out-of-state residents who have earned a bachelor’s degree in Ohio will soon be able to save on tuition for graduate programs at 91²Ö¿â thanks to a new in-state tuition option offered by the university.
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91²Ö¿â Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis
March 30, 2020
91²Ö¿â announced the creation of the Pay It Flash Forward Emergency Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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University and Alumni Events Cancelled
March 18, 2020
Please be advised that in light of precautions surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus), 91²Ö¿â is cancelling all university-sponsored. This includes events on all 91²Ö¿â campuses as well as university-sponsored events scheduled for other locations. Below is a list…
Read More »Secure Your Kent.edu Email Account
Feb. 24, 2020
The Division of Information Technology needs your help in taking steps to ensure the security of your personal information and university data. 91²Ö¿â has been rolling out an important security upgrade, called multi-factor authentication (MFA), to all 91²Ö¿â…
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Two 91²Ö¿â Programs Recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Online Programs Rankings
Jan. 24, 2020
U.S. News & World Report has named two 91²Ö¿â programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2020. 91²Ö¿â is recognized in the Best Online MBA Programs and Best Online Graduate Education Programs rankings. U.S. News released its 2020 Best Online Programs…
Read More »Be a Part of the Impact and Fun on Alumni Day of Service
Jan. 23, 2020
From preparing and delivering meals to the less fortunate in Washington, D.C. to beautifying zoo grounds in Phoenix, there are so many amazing opportunities to give back to your community during this year’s …
Read More »Alumna Spreads Kindness in Her Community
Jan. 23, 2020
Kindness means something different to everyone, but to Stephanie Sweany, ’05, it means making a stranger’s day a little better by simply smiling at them. Stephanie started the Canton Kindness Coalition to “make kindness contagious†in November 2018.
Read More »Why I'm Leaving a Legacy: Randall Keller, '08
Jan. 6, 2020
What's your motivation to give back? Randall Keller, '08, feels 91²Ö¿â is a vital part of Northeast Ohio, and has chosen to boost its regional impact through his estate plan. Randall's gift will support students of 91²Ö¿â's College of Business, and also the…
Read More »Why I'm Leaving a Legacy: Patricia Grutzmacher, '85
Jan. 6, 2020
Patricia Grutzmacher, '85, professor emerita of music education, remembers that as a student it was important for her to have time to study, reflect, philosophize and actually learn. Now, it's important to Patricia to give back to help future students have those same…
Read More »Why I'm Leaving A Legacy: Marilyn Seifert Flower, B.S. '61, M.E '86
Jan. 6, 2020
Marilyn Flower and her late husband, Don, were passionate supporters of the men's basketball and wrestling programs at 91²Ö¿â, and Marilyn loves Porthouse Theater as well.
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