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Ohio Third Frontier Approves $200,000 in Commercialization Grants to 91�ֿ� Researchers

June 11, 2012

The Ohio Third Frontier program recently made three separate grants to 91�ֿ� researchers through the newly established Technology Validation and Start-up Fund, which promotes the commercialization of Ohio technologies developed by the state’s institutions of…

91�ֿ� Professor Stephen Mitchell Elected President-Elect of National Association for Sport and Physical Education

June 8, 2012

Stephen Mitchell, Ph.D., a sport pedagogy professor at 91�ֿ� in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, is the new president-elect of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). He was elected to the position this past…

Building for the Future

June 6, 2012

Work on the Student Green in front of the library and Kent Student Center is currently underway. Due to this construction, the visitor lot in front of Risman Plaza is closed through Aug. 19. 91�ֿ� is building for the future with a number of significant…

91�ֿ� Summary of Board Actions from June 6

June 6, 2012

At its June 6 meeting, the 91�ֿ� Board of Trustees took action on the following items: Trustees Endorse FY 2013 University Budget that Supports Major Campus Improvements The Board approved a balanced educational and operating budget for 91�ֿ�’s…

Dateline Delhi: A Study Abroad Experience in India

June 5, 2012

This spring, 18 91�ֿ� students and their two professors, Gary Hanson and Mitch McKenney, spent nine days in Noida, near Delhi, in India’s Uttar Pradesh to produce a multimedia collection of news and feature stories. Their hosts at Amity University provided…

Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine Raises $35,000 at 2012 Glass Slipper Fete

June 4, 2012

The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (OCPM) raised $35,000 during its annual Glass Slipper Fete on May 19 at the Embassy Suites Cleveland-Rockside Hotel in Independence.

Golf Team Finishes Fifth in Nation

June 4, 2012

PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — The 2012 season was certainly one to remember for the 91�ֿ� men's golf team. The No. 17 ranked Golden Flashes advanced to the match-play portion of the NCAA Championship and secured the highest finish in school history by tying for 5th in the…

World-Renowned Biologist Edith Widder to Address Stark County College and University Students Involved in Water-Testing

June 4, 2012

Edith Widder, Ph.D., co-founder and CEO of Ocean Research and Conservation Association (ORCA), is an internationally recognized biologist who combines expertise in research and technological innovation with a commitment to reversing the worldwide trend of water ecosystem…

91�ֿ� Board of Trustees Meeting, June 6

June 4, 2012

The 91�ֿ� Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting Wednesday, June 6. The Board will convene at 1:30 p.m. in the George Urban Board of Trustees Conference Room, which is located on the second floor of the Kent Campus Library. Trustees…

Pedal-With-Pete Foundation Holds Bike/Hike Event on June 9

June 4, 2012

Pedal-with-Pete, the cerebral palsy foundation created by 91�ֿ� alumnus Pete Zeidner, will hold a biking event in Kent on Saturday,June 9. The start and finish line is at the Faith Lutheran Church, 931 E. Main St. Registration will take place from 7-9:30 am. The bike/…