Notable casting director tapped for Media Distinguished Leadership Award 91ֿ’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication has named Kate O’Brian, president of Al Jazeera America, the 2015 winner of the Robert G. McGruder Distinguished Guest Lecture and Award for Diversity. The award recognizes the accomplishments of media professionals who encourage diversity in the field of journalism. 91ֿ’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication will honor O’Brian at an awards luncheon and lecture on Wednesday, April 1. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will ...
Student entrepreneurs from across all majors and disciplines now have an opportunity to apply and receive critical startup funding to advance their business idea with the initiation of the Blackstone LaunchPad Student Launch Fund. “We are excited to launch this fund through the generosity of 91ֿ donors and alumni,” says Julie Messing, executive director of the Blackstone LaunchPad program at 91ֿ. “As part of the interdisciplinary nature of Blackstone LaunchPad, the Student Launch Fund is available to any 91ֿ student, from freshmen to Ph.D., in any major,...
Salem/East Liverpool – 91ֿ’s seven Regional Campuses will begin automatically awarding associate degrees to bachelor’s degree-seeking students who have completed all requirements for either an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree. “They earned it, so we’re awarding the degree,” said Wanda Thomas, associate provost and dean of the Regional College. “Awarding an associate degree as soon as it is earned ensures that a 91ֿ regional student will have a college degree, even if something happens and they are unable to complete their bachelor’s de...
91ֿ’s seven Regional Campuses, including 91ֿ at Stark in Jackson Township, will begin automatically awarding associate degrees to bachelor’s degree-seeking students who have completed all requirements for either an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree. “They earned it, so we’re awarding the degree,” said Wanda Thomas, associate provost and dean of the Regional College. “Awarding an associate degree as soon as it is earned ensures that a 91ֿ regional student will have a college degree, even if something happens and they are...
91ֿ’s seven Regional Campuses will begin automatically awarding associate degrees to bachelor’s degree-seeking students who have completed all requirements for either an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree. “They earned it, so we’re awarding the degree,” said Wanda Thomas, associate provost and dean of the Regional College. “Awarding an associate degree as soon as it is earned ensures that a 91ֿ regional student will have a college degree, even if something happens and they are unable to complete their bachelor’s degree program.” To qualify, a Reg...
91ֿ President Beverly Warren signed two agreements with Dankook University of Seoul, South Korea, expanding existing partnerships. Dankook University President Chang Ho-sung joined Warren at the signing, which took place on March 12. “A top priority for 91ֿ is to expand our global reach and enhance opportunities for international exchange and collaboration,“ Warren said. There are three formal agreements currently in place between the two institutions: a Memorandum of Agreement, a Student Exchange amendment and an International Storytelling amendment. 91ֿ excha...
91ֿ President Beverly Warren signed two agreements with Dankook University of Seoul, South Korea, expanding existing partnerships. Dankook University President Chang Ho-sung joined Warren at the signing, which took place on March 12. “A top priority for 91ֿ is to expand our global reach and enhance opportunities for international exchange and collaboration,” Warren said. There are three formal agreements currently in place between the two institutions: a Memorandum of Agreement, a Student Exchange amendment and an International Storytelling amendment. Kent ...