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Alumna to be Featured on Food Network’s “Christmas Cookie Challenge” for a Chance to Win $10,000

Leslie Srodek-Johnson, ’01, a 91ֿ journalism graduate, mother of two and lead decorator and baker at Stan’s Northfield Bakery, received the call of a lifetime in December 2018. It was from the Food Network asking her to be a part of the “Christmas Cookie Challenge.”

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Alumni and Giving

91ֿ’s Giving Tuesday raised more than $1.6 million to support student success, keeping 91ֿ students on track to their ultimate goal of obtaining their degree.

91ֿ’s Giving Tuesday Breaks Records for Third Consecutive Year

91ֿ’s Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous year’s record of $1.03 million. Supporters were able to choose from more than 40 featured giving options throughout the 91ֿ system, including student scholarships, educational programs, athletic teams and more. 

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Alumni and Giving

President Khalil Looney (far right) and some fellow members of 91ֿ’s Male Empowerment Network (M.E.N.) pose for a photo. The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation has pledged a $10,000 matching gift for Giving Tuesday to the M.E.N. Fund.

91ֿ Celebrates Philanthropy With Monthlong Giving Tuesday Campaign

With the launch of its 2019 Giving Tuesday campaign on Nov. 1, 91ֿ has again transformed a one-day fundraising initiative into a monthlong giving campaign to support student scholarships, expanded programs, study away initiatives and modern facilities.

Tags: University News , Giving Tuesday , Division of Institutional Advancement , Institutional Advancement , news , Success Story , alumni-news

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Photo of the 2019-2020 91ֿ Alumni Association National Board of Directors

Now Accepting Nominations for National Board of Directors

The 91ֿ Alumni Association is accepting nominations from dynamic alumni who are interested in serving on its governing board. The National Board of Directors is an exciting group of 91ֿ graduates who volunteer their time to strengthen the bond between alumni and 91ֿ.

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Alumni and Giving

Abnormal Student Theatre Production 2015

Alumnus Prepares Off-Broadway Debut of Original Work

A small class assignment in college led to an off-Broadway debut for 91ֿ musical theatre alumnus Scott Miesse, ’15, who will be premiering his self-written play titled “Abnormal” in January 2020.

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91ֿ arch, in front of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design on a sunny day

College of Architecture and Environmental Design Students Rank Among Most-Hired Nationwide

91ֿ’s architecture and interior design graduates build such impressive skills during their studies in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design that in a national survey, hiring professionals rank them among the most-hired.

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Alumni and Giving

Celebration! Dan Armelli is doused with champagne during the Washington Nationals Oct. 15 celebration of winning the National League pennant.

‘Absolute Thrill!’ 91ֿ PR Graduate in the Middle of Washington Nationals Historic Run to World Series

As the champagne flowed Oct. 15 in the clubhouse of the National League Champion Washington Nationals, there was a 91ֿ connection in the middle of the frenzy that capped the team’s first trip to the World Series.

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Alumni and Giving

The 91ֿ Alumni Association will honor seven alumni with its 2019 Alumni Awards.

91ֿ Honors Seven Alumni With 2019 Alumni Awards

The 91ֿ Alumni Association is proud to announce its 2019 Alumni Award recipients. Recipients are chosen based on their exceptional contributions in their chosen profession, in their communities and at 91ֿ.

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Kent Campus

New 91ֿ President Todd Diacon will serve as 91ֿ’s 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal on Saturday, Sept. 21.

91ֿ’s New President Todd Diacon to Serve as 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal

Last year, 91ֿ celebrated 100 years of Homecoming. This year, the university starts the next century of 91ֿ Homecoming celebrations with a new president leading the institution.

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Photographs of the four students killed on May 4, 1970, sit on the stage in the Kent Student Center Ballroom during the 48th annual May 4 Commemoration.

91ֿ to Gather for 49th Annual May 4 Commemoration, Host Renowned Journalist Bob Woodward

91ֿ will hold the 49th commemoration of the historic events of May 4, 1970, where protesting students, observers and soldiers gathered on that fateful day when the Ohio National Guard shot and killed four students and wounded nine others on the Kent Campus. 

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