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The Design Innovation Initiative at 91�ֿ� welcomes the second cohort of the DI Creatives‑in‑Residence (CIR) Program for the spring 2026 semester. This program is a semester-long residency that supports visionary creatives in the 91�ֿ� community and beyond working at the intersection of art, design and technology.This spring’s cohort includes three visionary thinkers — including a 91�ֿ� undergraduate student, alumnus and community member. They were selected for their bold ideas, interdisciplinary approaches, and commitment to pushing boundaries through experimentation ...

My name is Madelyn Lands, and I am an honors student majoring in Public Health with a concentration in Clinical Trials Research and a minor in Environmental Health. Additionally, I’m a part of 91�ֿ�’s combined bachelor-master’s program and will proudly graduate in May 2026!I’m originally from Toledo, Ohio, and from the moment I toured 91�ֿ�, I fell in love with the energy of the campus and the natural beauty of northeast Ohio. I was also drawn to the region’s world-renowned medical systems and Kent’s Exploratory Program. In high school, I wasn’t completely sure what c...

Ali Kiphart recently completed her Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Italian Studies at 91�ֿ�. She has now returned to 91�ֿ� to pursue a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate, which trains individuals to teach English to non-native speakers. Having studied abroad in Florence, Italy during her undergraduate degree, Ali is now headed back to Florence this summer to complete her TEFL practicum. Adding an Italian Studies Minor Inspired Her to Study AbroadIn her freshman year at Kent, Ali decided to take Italian for her foreign language requir...

 Aubreigh Kitzmiller is a freshman at 91�ֿ� and a Choose Ohio First scholar. Aubreigh is studying to get her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Before enrolling at KSU, she interned in community outreach through University Hospitals & Geauga Growth Partnerships. Now at 91�ֿ�, Aubreigh has already joined multiple student organizations. She is part of Cru, as well as Nurses of Faith Fellowship (NOFF) as their secretary for the current school year, and the Student Nurses Association.When asked about how the COF scholarship has helped her, Aubreigh said, "Financially wit...

The 91�ֿ� School of Fashion Master of Fashion Industry Studies program offers unique opportunities for students seeking deeper insights into the fashion industry, blending marketable skills across disciplines for a well-rounded experience.  Hear from one of the M.F.I.S. program's 2024 graduates, Jodi Frontino, who was able to share her experiences in this program and how it ultimately led to her job as assistant buyer with Burlington. "The M.F.I.S. program is strong due to its well-rounded coursework. In addition to learning about the ins and outs of the fashion industry, s...

Originally Posted in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering A lifelong love of aircraft and unwavering support from her parents to pursue her dreams helped Olivia Voyzey '25 excel as a first-generation aerospace engineering student at 91�ֿ�. “Being a first-generation student means opening doors my family never had the chance to walk through,” Voyzey said. “For my family, it represents pride, perseverance, and proof that dedication can create opportunities.”Those opportunities did not always come with a clear roadmap. “I often had to figure out how to access resources, ...