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91�ֿ� students model original designs created by Fashion School students during the school’s 2018 spring fashion show.

91�ֿ� Fashion School Receives Top Honors in the Nation and Midwest

Aug. 1, 2018

91�ֿ�’s School of Fashion Design and Merchandising is once again ranked high among the nation’s elite, according to .

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91�ֿ� to Honor Veterans at World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational

July 30, 2018

91�ֿ� is honoring 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 Akron on Aug. 1-5.

Sarah J. Rogers has been named the new director of the 91�ֿ� Museum.

91�ֿ� Museum Announces New Director

July 26, 2018

The 91�ֿ� Museum announces the appointment of Sarah J. Rogers as its new director. Ms. Rogers has been active in the arts and nonprofit arena for more than 25 years in a variety of roles, which include curating, museum management, fundraising, communications and…

ADVISORY: Special 91�ֿ� Board of Trustees Meeting, July 27

July 25, 2018

The 91�ֿ� Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Friday, July 27, to consider the report of a fact-finder appointed by the State Employment Relations Board (SERB) to make recommendations regarding all unresolved issues between the university and the Kent…

Contemporary Menswear Collection “Beyond the Suit” Exhibit to Open at 91�ֿ� Museum

July 19, 2018

91�ֿ� President Beverly J. Warren presented 13 91�ֿ� faculty members with the 2018 President’s Faculty Excellence Award, which recognizes exceptional performance that leads to the achievement of national or international recognition.

91�ֿ� President Beverly J. Warren Announces 2018 Faculty Excellence Award Recipients

July 18, 2018

Their remarkable work takes place in studios, classrooms, laboratories and outdoors. They have been published in prestigious journals, authored books and received significant research grants. Now, they add a new honor to their list of notable achievements.

Firestone Community Learning Center student learns to operate a video camera during a class in Franklin Hall in the 91�ֿ� College of Communication and Information.

New Partnership With Akron Public Schools Illuminates Career Path for High School Students

July 17, 2018

A group of sophomores from Firestone Community Learning Center in Akron spent a week at 91�ֿ� exploring university programs and learning more about college and careers.

Roe Green, the affectionately named “Fairy Godmother” of 91�ֿ�’s School of Theatre and Dance, is once again making wishes come true for current and future generations of students.

Roe Green Foundation Makes $2.2 Million Gift to Fund Visiting Director Series at 91�ֿ�

July 12, 2018

The affectionately named “Fairy Godmother” of 91�ֿ�’s School of Theatre and Dance is once again making wishes come true for current and future generations of students.

91�ֿ� students model original designs created by fashion school students during the school’s 2018 Spring Fashion School.

91�ֿ� Fashion School Receives Top Honors in the Nation and Midwest for Design and Merchandising in New Ratings

June 28, 2018

91�ֿ�’s School of Fashion Design and Merchandising is once again ranked high among the nation’s elite, according to

91�ֿ� Joins Higher Education Leaders in Signing Northeast Ohio Regional Higher Education Compact

June 27, 2018

Nine public colleges and universities in Northeast Ohio have teamed up to create a consortium agreement to improve efficiency and effectiveness, strengthen educational offerings, provide collaborative pathways to degrees and support the region’s workforce.