91ֿ the Competition91ֿ’s Healthcare Design Program hosted "A Clinic for Children" student competition. This challenge encouraged students to reimagine pediatric healthcare settings with a focus on creating inviting, fun, and safe environments for young patients. The competition focused on designs that integrate innovative design strategies to enhance the experience of pediatric patients. Participants were encouraged to develop comprehensive concepts that improve accessibility and functionality, while minimizing stress for young patients and their families. First Place ...
In a quiet, wooded area in front of Taylor Hall on the Kent Campus sits the May 4 Memorial. Made of carnelian granite to symbolize strength and time, the memorial overlooks Blanket Hill, the site of unexpected violence that forever transformed the university, the state and the nation. Keeping its own silent vigil, it welcomes visitors and challenges them to contemplate the gravity of the tragic events of May 4, 1970, with three engraved words: “Inquire, Reflect, Learn.” ...
Fifty-six years after the Ohio National Guard opened fire on student protesters at 91ֿ, killing four and wounding nine, the university community gathered once again on the May 4 site at the 91ֿ Commons to bear witness, reflect and reaffirm its commitment to preserving the legacy of that day.The commemoration remembered by name those killed — Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer and William Schroeder — and those wounded — Alan Canfora, John Cleary, Thomas Grace, Dean Kahler, Joseph Lewis, Donald Mackenzie, James Russell, Robert Stamps and Douglas Wrentmore.&nb...
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As it has every year since 1971, the annual candlelight walk and vigil brought the 91ֿ community together to mark the anniversary of May 4, 1970.Participants gathered Sunday evening at the 91ֿ Commons, with the walk stepping off at 11 p.m. The route, adjusted this year due to construction on Main Street, led to the Prentice Hall parking lot, where the vigil was held. ...
Opening on Apr. 30, the eve of Dean Kahler's 76th birthday, "Still Standing: Dean Kahler and Disability Rights," an exhibition at the May 4 Visitors Center shares his spirit, perseverance and activism. Kahler was one of the nine students wounded during the shootings on May 4, 1970. He was paralyzed by the injury. This experience was the beginning of a lifelong commitment to peace, public service, democratic engagement and disability rights. The exhibition features personal items, donated by Kahler, archival photographs and interpretive content. &nb...
91ֿ Today has been following a group of Golden Flashes for the 2025-26 academic year, chronicling their efforts and successes during the fall and spring semesters. The group of students is at various places in their 91ֿ academic careers and will share their experiences throughout the year as they take part in our distinctive programs, research and global experiences. Here, we catch up with senior physical education and sport performance major Julia Michalak between student-teaching classes during her final semester at 91ֿ. In a brief Q&A-styl...