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Caplan, Dellinger, Prufer, and Giffels review material in the May 4 Visitors Center

The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio

New Wave ’80s band Devo isn’t just from Ohio. Devo wasn’t just created in Akron. Devo was forged at 91ֿ under the pressure of the turmoil of the late ’60s and the events surrounding May 4, 1970. Authors David Giffels and Jade Dellinger brought their book “The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio” to 91ֿ for a book signing and discussion.

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The 2023 91ֿ Alumni Award winners smile after the Alumni Awards ceremony. Pictured (from left to right) are Sonia Karkare, Danita Brown Young, Ph.D., Scott Haws, Garret Ferrara, Morgan Dawson, Thomas Iivari, Isobel Day, Haley Dees, Avery Hall and John Van Alstine.

91ֿ Recognizes Alumni During Homecoming Weekend

91ֿ recognizes alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, are making a difference. During Homecoming Weekend, 10 Golden Flashes were presented with Alumni Awards, and nine alumni received Lifetime Achievement recognitions from the university’s Black Alumni Chapter.

Tags: University News, Students First, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Alumni, Alumni Association, alumni-news

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Couples Kissing on the "K" at Homecoming 2023

IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"

Couples who met at 91ֿ participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.

Tags: Community Impact, Alumni, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, University News, Homecoming, Homecoming weekend, Celebrating Homecoming

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Alumnus Kyle Craven at his home in Bath

‘Deep Down, I’m Just a Regular Guy’

91ֿ alumnus Kyle Craven, aka "Bad Luck Brian," leads a happy - and lucky - life. 

Tags: 91ֿ College of Nursing, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Alumni, Community & Society, Community Impact, Profiles

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91ֿ Football team

91ֿ Goes Gold for Homecoming 2023

91ֿ celebrated its annual Homecoming on the Kent Campus this past weekend, with a resounding display of Golden Flashes spirit. This year's Homecoming was particularly special, as 91ֿ commemorated 50 years of excellence in global education with the theme "It's a Flash World."

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Homecoming Parade at 91ֿ

91ֿ Celebrates ‘It’s a Flash World’ at This Year’s Homecoming

The streets of Kent, Ohio, will be filled with blue and gold as 91ֿ alumni, students, parents, employees and community members gather for this year’s Homecoming, with a full slate of events Oct. 20-21.

Tags: University News, Global Reach, Homecoming, Alumni, Students First, alumni-news

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Alumnus Kyle Craven at his home in Bath, Ohio giving Flashes the "thumbs up" sign

Friday the 13th: Good Luck from 'Bad Luck Brian'

A 91ֿ alumnus, famous for his "unlucky" internet meme character has a special Friday the 13th message for his fellow Flashes. 

Tags: Alumni, Nationally Distinctive, Community & Society, Arts & Culture, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Student Life

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91ֿ Grad Mary Seats

Using Her Degree and Her Determination to Help Female Entrepreneurs

Mary Seats, a 2010 graduate of 91ֿ, says she combined the tools she acquired while a student at 91ֿ with her own passion and grit to create the successes she enjoys today.

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Bob Christy, 91ֿ’s senior photography coordinator, holds his camera while covering Spring 2022 Commencement.

Focusing on the Man Behind the Camera

Serving under four university presidents, Bob Christy is a witness to 91ֿ history. His photos document the university's people, places and points in time. Get to know Christy as 91ֿ Today takes a closer look at the man behind the camera.

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