Kent, OHIO – 91ֿ alumna Olivia Fenneken MBA ’25, founder of Cottage Core, earned a spot in the prestigious 2026 Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC) held earlier this month.Now in its 26th year, RBPC, presented by Rice Business and hosted by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, brings together the most promising graduate student ventures from universities across the U.S. and around the world. The 42 selected startups were chosen by a panel of venture capitalists, corporate leaders and entrepreneurs based on innovation, market potential and investability. Finalists com...
Spring 2026 Commencement Table
| Name | Date | Time | College/School | Degree | Major | Honors Type | Honors | Project Type | Project | Faculty Title | Faculty | Armed Forces | Phi Beta Kappa | Legacy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Pearl Abahazi | Friday, May 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. |
Chair: Nathan RitcheyMSB 233A; 330-672-9046 | |
Assistant Chair: Mark LewisMSB 210; 330-672-9033 | |
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Kathy Barbato
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The Bedford Falls Foundation Donor Advised Fund recently made a $1.8 million gift to support students in 91ֿ’s College of Nursing. This gift will create a fund to provide a total of 150 scholarships for junior and senior nursing students during the next three years, with the aim of reducing the workforce shortage in the field.With 2,050 nursing students enrolled across the university’s eight campuses for the 2025-2026 academic year and more than 22,800 living nursing alumni throughout the world, 91ֿ’s College of Nursing boasts a 99.6% job placement rate within six...
Students in the Facilities Planning and Materials Handing Class in 91ֿ's College of Aeronautics and Engineering saw the real world applications of their studies during a facility tour of Rockwell Automation. Abdelhakim Turk, Ph.D., led his class as they viewed manufacturing systems, automation and materials handling operations. James Pignatiello, engineering manager at Rockwell Automation, hosted the visiting students and introduced them to his team. Want to see YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Submit your 91ֿ-related photos to ...
Organizational Chart
View the University of Outreach and Engagement's organizational Chart 2026.
Letter of Recommendation Release Form (PDF)
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This document is a 91ֿ release form that allows a student to authorize an employee to use their confidential education records for a letter of recommendation or verbal reference. It ensures compliance with FERPA by documenting the student's consent, specific information to be shared and whether they waive their right to review the final recommendation.