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Emerson College Professor Gregory Payne Ph.D., far right, teaches a course on the tragedies at 91²Ö¿â and Jackson State

Emma Cudahy and DJ Mara, students at Emerson College in Boston, have forged a connection to 91²Ö¿â through a political communications course taught by a professor who has devoted his life to memorializing the lives of those lost in the 91²Ö¿â and Jackson State shootings.The Emerson College students are enrolled in a course created by Gregory Payne, Ph.D., titled Advanced Topics in Communication Studies: The Killings at 91²Ö¿â and Jackson State.The course examines the tragedy on May 4, 1970, when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on 91²Ö¿â students during an anti-wa...


Hit a home run with this unforgettable night! Watch the Akron RubberDucks face off against the Chesapeake Baysox, with our very own Flash throwing out the first pitch to kick things off. Enjoy a delicious dinner before the game and score an exclusive 91²Ö¿â/Akron RubberDucks baseball hat. After the game, sit back and enjoy a grand slam fireworks show! Tickets include a $6 donation to the 91²Ö¿â Scholarship Fund. Register by Aug. 1 to be part of this exciting event. Tickets available while supplies last.

Grab your peanuts and Cracker Jacks as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Oakland Athletics. Enjoy lunch in the stadium’s Pennant District before the game and take home a one-of-a-kind 91²Ö¿â/Cleveland Guardian’s baseball hat. Tickets also include a $3 donation to the 91²Ö¿â Scholarship Fund.  The deadline to register is July 14 using the offer code “KSU2025.†Tickets available while supplies last.

Experience an unforgettable evening of music and community at 91²Ö¿â’s outdoor theatre! Join fellow alumni for dinner and great conversation in the Thornbury Pavilion before the curtain rises on “Fiddler on the Roof,†a timeless story of family, faith and resilience. Tickets also include a $5 donation to the Porthouse Theatre Fund. 

Student tour guide Emma Butera talking about the aftermath of May 4

The May 4 Visitors Center uses 91²Ö¿â’s history to help guide the community in understanding the past and applying it to the present. Tours conducted by student guides are a rich part of this process.  Student guides shape the experience that visitors have at the May 4 Visitors Center. They provide unique perspectives on the events surrounding May 4, 1970, and its aftermath. In addition to being responsible for greeting the visitors, student guides conduct tours of the galleries and campus memorials, as well as answer questions about the exhibits and May 4, 1970, itself. ...

Our love for your pups and our beautiful Kent Campus runs deep, and we’re excited to invite you and your furry friend(s) for a morning stroll and bark brunch!

Join fellow Flashes for a laid-back walk along dog-friendly campus paths, followed by a celebratory bark brunch complete with pup cups, pawsecco and bubbles. Each four-legged pawticipant will receive an honorary degree for their loyalty and tail-wagging spirit!

Jackson State Spring Break

Originally posted on 91²Ö¿â TodayBanner image: 91²Ö¿â students view a mural honoring community leaders outside of the Margaret Walker Center in Jackson, MS. Photo provided by the Margaret Walker Center. Every year, 91²Ö¿â’s Office of Community Engaged Learning plans Alternative Spring Break trips that offer opportunities for student learning and enrichment. The trips are designed to expose students to social justice and cultural issues through direct service, community engagement, reflection and cultural activities.For 2025, one of the trip options was a six-da...

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