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Iage of Roe Green

Roe Green, MA ’80, To Receive Honorary Degree

91ֿ’s Board of Trustees will award Roe Green, MA ’80, a Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree in recognition of her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts in Northeast Ohio, the nation and around the world.

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Alumni and Giving

Betsy

Lisbeth (Betsy) Justice, ’70, MA ’83, Ph.D. ’08

Betsy Justice, ’70, MA ’83, Ph.D. ’08, LSW, found her home in Kent and has dedicated her life to creating a strong, supportive community for all

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Betsy

Lisbeth (Betsy) Justice, ’70, MA ’83, Ph.D. ’08

Betsy Justice, ’70, MA ’83, Ph.D. ’08, LSW, found her home in Kent and has dedicated her life to creating a strong, supportive community for all

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Breaking Barriers for Parenting Students is Goal of Professor’s Research

Approximately 5.4 million students with dependent children are enrolled in postsecondary education. Those numbers are only expected to rise in the near future, as a too-often overlooked and underserved population increases. Ashtabula sociology associate professor Jessica Leveto, Ph.D., is focusing her research on the needs of those students as part of a fellowship with the Center for Teaching and Learning that culminates with a faculty workshop on April 21.

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Celebrating Women’s History Month at 91ֿ

This March, 91ֿ is celebrating the 2023 Women’s History Month. The theme for 2023 is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.”

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How Hospitality Management Is Weathering the Great Resignation

In early 2021, during the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, masses of employees across the country began resigning their jobs in record numbers, marking what is known as the “.” For students in 91ֿ's Hospitality and Event Management program, there’s a big opportunity to capitalize on an industry that is in the middle of a large shift in management. 

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91ֿ's Improv Group the Black Squirrel Improv Troupe

91ֿ’s Comedy Improv Troupe Entertains Audiences at Stand-Up Festival

Did you know 91ֿ has its own improvisation group? It does. What does the troupe do, you ask? Improv. 91ֿ. Everything.

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Olivia Meyer, senior fashion merchandising student.

‘Merchandising Is Both a Science and an Art’

Olivia Meyer, junior Honors College fashion merchandising student, is designing her own success at 91ֿ and abroad. “I think what I'm most excited for is the unknown,” she muses.

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Alumni abroad

Transforming Global Education

91ֿ has a longstanding tradition of excellence in global education. In celebration of 50 years of our study abroad program in Florence, Italy, the university has created the 91ֿ Global Education Endowment, with a goal to be the largest endowment in university history.

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LeBron James Breaks Scoring Record

91ֿ's I Promise Students Are Proud of LeBron James' Awesome Milestone

91ֿ I Promise Scholars let LeBron James know how proud they are of him becoming the all-time NBA scorer.

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91ֿ's I Promise Students Are Proud of LeBron James' Awesome Milestone