Alumni
Lisbeth (Betsy) Justice, ’70, MA ’83, Ph.D. ’08
Betsy Justice, ’70, MA ’83, Ph.D. ’08, LSW, found her home in Kent and has dedicated her life to creating a strong, supportive community for all
Reaching New Heights in Advanced Air Mobility
As a follow-on to the highly-successful 2022 "Manufacturing for EV Mobility" Conference, the Smart Manufacturing Cluster of NEO, in partnership with Manufacturing Works and Team NEO, and hosted by 91²Ö¿â, will present another exciting opportunity, focusing on a yet more targeted marke…
Alumna Roe Green to Receive Honorary 91²Ö¿â Doctoral Degree
The 91²Ö¿â Board of Trustees has approved awarding Roe Green, MA ’80, a Doctor of Humane Letters, an honorary degree recognizing her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts not only in Northeast Ohio, but also across the nation and around the world.
U.S. Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, ’07, Strives to Deliver Meaningful, Bipartisan Results for the People of Ohio’s 13th District
In 2022, U.S. Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, ’07, became the first Black person elected to represent Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. For eight years, Sykes served as the state representative for House District 34, including three years as the leader of the Ohio House Democratic Caucus. Now serv…
91²Ö¿â Soundly Surpasses Fundraising Goal for Student Scholarship Support Within Its Comprehensive Campaign
91²Ö¿â will be equipped to offer more financial assistance to students in need thanks to donors to a key area of the university’s ongoing comprehensive fundraising campaign. The Forever Brighter campaign includes a scholarship-support component, Prioritizing Student Success, that now stands at $142 million, surpassing the $100 million goal set at the campaign’s outset in October 2021.
A Match Made in Honors
Abigail Wilsbacher just began her freshman year at 91²Ö¿â this past fall, but she has been immersed in 91²Ö¿â nearly her entire life. In 1997, her parents met as Honors College students at 91²Ö¿â and now in 2023, Abigail continues the legacy as an Honors student. Abig…
Golden Flashes Skate the Night Away in Downtown Kent
What a night it was at this winter wonderland! Sparkling lights lit up the ice rink as alumni and friends glided by. An acapella group and the spirit of Golden Flashes added to the magic of this winter night.
IN A FLASH: Flashes on Ice
Flashes can enjoy a number of fun, winter activities in January and February.
New Year, New Alumni Events!
As the holidays come to an end and you settle back into your daily routine, you may be looking for fun in the coming months.
Marvin L. Logan Jr., ’15
Marvin L. Logan Jr., ’15, knew at 13 years old that he wanted to run a nonprofit that would change lives and make communities stronger. As a 91²Ö¿â student, he developed his leadership skills as president of Undergraduate Student Government and Black United Students, competed as a student-athlete and honed his storytelling craft through student media. Seven years after graduating, he’s living his childhood dream and inspiring other children to dream big as well.