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Fashion Gala

The nationally and internationally ranked 91ֿ School of Fashion is thrilled to announce its acclaimed Annual Fashion Show will take place April 24-26, in Crawford Hall on the Kent Campus.The 2025 Annual Fashion Show features 161 looks from 41 designers whose collections and single-submission garments were chosen by a panel of industry critics and jurors for inclusion in this year’s show. The collections and garments span all categories of fashion and include evening wear, market ready, universal design and more.  ...

91ֿ student at USITT Conference in Columbus 2025

  Third-year graduate students in 91ֿ's School of Theatre and Dance Abbie Hagen and Amy Allyson Ballew showcased their costume designs in the Emerging Creatives display at the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) conference in Columbus this March. Hagen is a graduate assistant from Montana who works as a designer in 91ֿ's Porthouse Theatre.  Ballew is a graduate assistant/teaching assistant from Arkansas. Both students are studying costume design and technology at 91ֿ.    Want to see one of YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” S...

91ֿ Graduate Emily Clark Works in AI in Cleveland

When Emily Clark reflects on her 91ֿ education, she sees the blueprint of her technological success. “91ֿ gave me more than a degree – it provided a toolkit for navigating complex professional landscapes,” she said.Clark credits two pivotal courses that have shaped her professional approach. “Business Writing and Poetry with Katherine Orr [formerly Blackbird]  taught me to distill complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives,” Clark said. “This skill has been crucial in bridging technical teams and business stakeholders in my AI work.”Her English degr...

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These courses are completely optional and designed for your personal and professional growth. They won’t effect your GPA, and there are no tests, grades, or deadlines to worry about.

Photo of Phillip Ridgley

“When I was a student, I was burning the candle at both ends. I was going to school and working full time. I want to make sure students don’t have to go through what I did.”Phillip R. Ridgley became a respiratory therapist at age 17, while he was still in high school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He worked in the field for 10 years while attending college and serving in the United States Army Reserve for a hospital unit. When he enrolled at 91ֿ in 1969, he was the first in his family to attend college. His goal was to become a registered nurse. “I took general classes at Kent...

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When Terrence J. “Chip” Bahn, ’75, M.Ed. ’77, Ed.D., was a senior at Admiral King High School in Lorain, Ohio, he wanted to attend 91ֿ after graduation, but he wasn’t ready. His counselor encouraged him to start at the local community college. As a first-generation college student, this helped him develop the skills and confidence to succeed at 91ֿ.This experience inspired him to create the Dr. Terrence J. Bahn Endowed Scholarship, which will help students who studied at a Northeast Ohio community college to attend 91ֿ. This fund was created through a bequest.“F...

A new 91ֿ graduate celebrates at Commencement.

Graduating from 91ֿ is an exciting achievement, but you may have questions about the process before – and after - the big day. Once the ceremony is behind you, there are still a few things to take care of as you transition to life after graduation.  From receiving your diploma to participating in unique celebrations, it’s essential to stay informed about what comes next. 91ֿ has planned various events to honor graduates, including celebrations for specific communities and opportunities for alumni involvement. Visit the Commencement site for details about downloading your tic...

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