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91�ֿ� Establishes New School of Peace and Conflict Studies

Aug. 15, 2017

91�ֿ�’s Center for Applied Conflict Management is transforming into a new School of Peace and Conflict Studies this month.

Matthew Lehnert, Ph.D., of 91�ֿ� at Stark researches the method in which flies and butterflies ingest liquids into their own bodies for nourishment.

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Aug. 14, 2017

A study by Matthew Lehnert, Ph.D., assistant professor of biological sciences at 91�ֿ� Stark, shows that the method in which flies and butterflies ingest liquids may be used as a model for delivering disease-fighting drugs to humans.

A 91�ֿ� graduate displays his diploma for family and friends during the baccalaureate degree ceremony at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

91�ֿ� Holds Summer Commencement Ceremonies on Aug. 19

Aug. 14, 2017

91�ֿ� held its Summer 2017 Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). 91�ֿ� conferred 1,422 degrees, including 908 bachelor’s degrees, 427 master’s degrees, 67 doctoral…

A graduate at the Summer 2016 Commencement ceremony waves to his family after receiving his diploma.

91�ֿ� Holds Summer Commencement Ceremonies on Aug. 19

Aug. 9, 2017

91�ֿ� will hold its Summer 2017 Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). 91�ֿ� will confer 1,422 degrees, including 908 bachelor’s degrees, 427 master’s degrees, 67…

91�ֿ� Receives Multiple Research Experiences for Undergraduates Grants From NSF

Aug. 7, 2017

Several 91�ֿ� professors in the College of Arts and Sciences have been selected to receive Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF). REU grants are designed to provide faculty with funding to create research…

Randy Roberts, a student working toward his associate’s degree in enology at 91�ֿ� at Ashtabula, uses his previous degree in biology to help supplement his education.

91�ֿ� Student Mixes Science Degree with Wine Making for Unique Recipe for Success

Aug. 7, 2017

Randy Roberts is combining his bachelor’s degree from 91�ֿ� with his experience in infectious diseases to take a fresh approach to wine making.

91�ֿ�’s Danniel Thomas-Dodd, who captured the 2017 NCAA Division I Women’s Shot Put National Championship, has been nominated for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year award.

91�ֿ�’s Danniel Thomas-Dodd Named MAC Nominee for NCAA Woman of the Year

Aug. 2, 2017

91�ֿ� track and field’s has been named one of the Mid-American Conference’s two nominees for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year award, the NCAA announced on Aug…

91�ֿ� Researchers Help Find Pathologic Hallmarks of Alzheimer’s Disease in Aged Chimpanzee Brains

Aug. 1, 2017

Dementia affects one-third of all people older than 65 years in the United States. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive, irreversible brain disease that results in impaired cognitive functioning and other behavioral changes. Humans are…

91�ֿ� Honors Veterans During World Golf Championships in Akron

July 31, 2017

91�ֿ� is again showing its appreciation to our nation’s service members by hosting a military-exclusive hospitality chalet for veterans, service members and their families during the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in…

91�ֿ� sophomore public relations major Emelia Sherin leads actors and volunteers through a rehearsal of her original play that brings heroin to life as a character.

Life and Death Vision: 91�ֿ� Student Challenges Opioid Addiction Head on in Original Play

July 31, 2017

91�ֿ� sophomore public relations major Emelia Sherin brought heroin to life by making the drug a character in her original script.